Yesterday and today, we had the real wake up call in missionary work. We have been somewhat protected from the real world with the experiences we have had. Yesterday afternoon we went to see a fellow we had an appointment with to teach the first discussion. He was very friendly last week and excited to hear what we had to say. This week, he would not answer the door even though his light was on. He would not answer his cell phone and had his home phone off the hook. We were bummed because he seemed so excited last week.
We were able to teach a first discussion to Sue today. We are not sure that she is not using the system, though. She has already ask for help in paying her bills. But at least she listened and nodded her head and tried to come up with the right answers.
This afternoon we went to see Alisha and Blake. I should have gotten the hint when I called and they didn't answer. But I just gave them a telephone reminder and we went out there. They were not expecting us because they didn't answer the phone. She also told us her mother was not happy with them talking to the Mormons. She just kept saying, "right," about everything we said. They really didn't want to hear it and just did it out of courtesy. I get bugged when people just don't say, "We're not interested." Why do they hide and not answer the phone and try to make you go away that way? It is ridiculous.
A member of the Stake Presidency called tonight and wants to meet with us tomorrow night. He just wants to get acquainted. We hear he is on fire about missionary work. That will be neat. Tomorrow is zone meeting and all of the ward meetings too. A big day. We are also teaching Blake. I love zone meeting; It is such a pick me up!
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I hate when people won't come out and say they're not interested too. We wasted a lot of time tracking down people on my mission who wouldn't just be honest with us. I remember one media referral I kept calling and she kept hanging up on me . . . I wasn't sure if we were getting disconnected somehow because of a bad connection, so I kept calling back until she finally answered the phone by saying, "Stop calling!" Sheesh! Like I was the one being rude!
Or there was the couple we were teaching. We went over one night for a discussion, stood outside the door for a few seconds and heard the husband and wife laughing at something on TV inside. But when we rang the doorbell, it suddenly got real quiet inside and then the husband came to the door and said the wife was out and we needed to reschedule. Obnoxious!
Well, just hang in there. At least you're weeding out the people who aren't ready to get to the ones who are!
I think that is where it is good to be honest with people. What about asking them if they are truly not interested in the message? It's kind of a compassionate thing to do in some cases and they may respond to your compassion. If you think about it, it is making them feel bad/guilty to do that. I really enjoyed reading your blog today mom! I really enjoy hearing your testimony.
Thank you for your comments. It helps me to know we are having normal experiences. We would love to be honest and compassionate with them if they would answer their doors or telephone! That is what is frustrating is they make appointments and then play games with us. You are right, though. We are weeding the ones out that are not interested.
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