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Final Words for The Kenya Nairobi Newsletter

September 10, 2018

This letter is a missionary's final words. They go out in the Kenya Nairobi mission newsletter every transfer.  Anyways love you! And by the way, we had two baptisms this last Sunday and one of them was our blind investigator! I've got a whole lot to tell you when I get home! Have a good week! I love you very much! 

-A

An Infinite Atonement 

By Elder Fraga 

I know Christ suffered for the sins and pains of the world, though I can't comprehend it. And I have called upon that sacrifice far too many times. Though it gives me comfort to know that Christ knows not only the pain I've felt in sin, but also any pain that I have been through in His name(Acts 5:40-41). In the mission field we all experience trials, even on a daily basis, and I don’t want to speak out of turn, but I've had my own fair share.

Christ knows what it's like to be lonely. He knows what its like to shake because of fear. He even knows what tear gas feels like, haha… He knows me. And I know Him. To quote Job 23:10- 

“but He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” 

This is His promise; and my prayer and testimony, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Companions: 

Elder Ngabonziza, Elder Covarrubias, Elder Mayekiso, Elder Jack(sugarbuns), Elder Sunu, Elder Ngele, Elder Mahanzu, Elder Ntlebi

Areas: 

Chyulu, Nthongoni &Yumbuni; Nairobi, Zimmerman; Kisumu II; Eldoret, Huruma

I would like to thank each of my great companions for teaching me and helping me stay true to the faith, and our great president, President Msane, for everything he has done to change and fortify this mission- To the new missionaries, you will never really now how much good that man has done for this great place.

To stay in contact: Email- aidanfraga80@gmail.com Instagram- @aidanfraga

I'm Back!

September 10, 2018

Sorry for not writing last week. No I was not in jail, and I'm still moving strong... 

The last two weeks have been busy kidogo. Two weeks ago, it was transfer stuff, so for those of you who I was not able to reply too, it's cool. Don't worry. When we were in Nairobi things were good. We had another meeting, talking about mission stuff, which was cool. But the highlight of the week was our correlation meeting with the Eldoret district president. It was me and my comp Elder Ntlebi and the zone leaders up in Kitale, Elders Merz and Bigirindavyi. When we were with him, we talked about a number of things, but the majority of the conversation was about what we can do as Eldoret grows into a stake. It should become one in November! But, we talked about a YSA thing, determining what the role of members is vs missionaries, and have you ever thought about this one: a Book of Mormon book club! Kinda cool eh? That's what I want to be doing to keep myself busy in October. Anyways, other than that, I'm pretty sad because out of the next four weeks before i go, only one of them is a full week... Can you believe it? I only have one full week to work... :( 

But I am excited to see you guys, so yeah. 

Love ya all! Gotta go. 

elder frags

I'm Feelin' Good

August 27, 2018

Man, I'm feeling so fine! We got transfer news yesterday and I will be finishing my mission here in Eldoret! This is just awesome! I'm happy, I'm motivated, and I'm ready to go on in the work! I feel like emailing today has really filled me up to the brim! Although it is pretty weird, because it seems like there are waves that come and just hit me in the face and I'm like, "man I'm ready for this to be over...", but I love being a missionary. This is the best work. I'm determined to stay alive. 

This last week was pretty good. I was able to go on exchanges with Elder Christensen, who is the first missionary that I met on the way here! We came together and even on top of that we almost ran into each other at the youth conference down in Moab! Funny enough, also TC ran into his mom at Lowes! And btw TC, I'm super bad at emailing. I'm sorry, please forgive me. But you are the man and we are going to be cruisin' up Bell's real soon man! But- Elder Christensen and I went on exchanges and had an awesome time! Super awesome miracles that we saw, which I'll tell you at home, and also super awesome/kinda scary story to tell you also when I get home! Man it was an exciting day! But one thing that was on our minds throughout it, had to do with "What is missionary work?", but it was a lot deeper than that alone... after a lot of thinking we came to a final question, and of course there were a whole lot of things we covered in the discussion, too many to name in this email alone, but the final question is "What is the purpose of a saint?". I want you to think about that, what it really means.

I'll say, it's a loaded question... And I don't feel like I got a complete answer yet, because it may very well be grander than this life alone can tell. I love this gospel though. The gospel of eternal progression and love. The gospel changes lives and I've seen that. God cares about all His children, I've seen that. True peace is found in Christ, I've felt that. But I love you all very much, and I can't say that enough, I love you guys. And I hope you all have a better week. and a great week!

elder fraga

Dang Those Sexy Pistols

My pant ripped this week. They ripped right down the middle, so I got them sewed up and then they ripped again. So I got them sewed again, and they ripped again. So I got them sewed AGAIN and they ripped AGAIN! So I sewed them myself and somehow they're sticking together down there, but the stitch looks like I took it to freakin' Victor Frankenstein's shop...  

First off, this last week looked like it was pretty good for you guys! Travelin' and workin' on the house! That's some nice stuff! Also, that's some crazy stuff about Hyrum and Grant both going to Barcelona on their missions! That is super sick! I'm excited for those guys! Maybe they can be companions! 

Things were good here! But I am very excited about the coming week. We have interviews with president, zone conference, and district conference! Talk about a spirit close-to overload! Woah! I'll report on it this coming week. 

But imma peace out for now. I got distracted with some stuff, and I ran out of time, but I love you all!

elder fraga

Bingo Bango- The Lucky Tie...

When I Heard The Ladies Man Was Alive and Well

There are some things that I am really excited about... ex. two new albums by Father John Misty. Ooh baby, that's gonna be good, and reading books, and writing books, and swinging my way into a state of "I'm gonna sit here and chill and paint watercolors and not have a care in the world". Also drinking mate'. I'm excited to do that again. And I want to watch "Soaked in Bleach" the documentary about Kurt Cobain's murder? We were talking with some people in Nairobi about it. 

In fact, here's a couple of things to do:

-movies:

   -Soaked in Bleach

   -Six (it's a series about navy seals or something?)

   -Shot Caller

-music:

   -everything.

-Hike from Draper Temple to Park City (Yes, I still want to do that.)

-Go on the roof and read books (I used to do that a lot before I left.)

-Drink mate and have deep discussions.

-Books:

   -Eternal Man

   -"Exodus" by Leon Uris 

   - "One in Thine Hand" by Gerald Lund

  -"The Book of Mormon" by Mormon(oh... wait.)

-Watercolor, 'cause, yeah i draw out here, but I want to paint again, and watercolor is my favorite.

But apart from that stuff, I am super, super happy out here and MLC was amazing! I loved it and it was super powerful as always. I left on a spiritual high and I'm still feeling it! This past Sunday we had a confirmation for one of our investigators who was baptized and had 3 baptisms for other people and they are all super, super, super amazing people! Being on a mission is an amazing experience! I love it out here! 

And I love you all, talk to you later and have a good week,

-Elder Fraga