"So I had 2 more baptisms this Saturday. The Africans are so loud and there was a big stake activity at the same time as the baptism and the people were running in the halls and yelling and actually opening the doors of the baptismal service and then slamming them on the way out. So finally I got up and was in the hallway as the noise monitor. Ha! some of the people probably think I am very serious now because that hall was silent after I talked with them all. I'm doing my job keeping the spirit and teaching the people the important things!!"
Jamin also said he got the chance to break down a door after several missionaries in their apartment, including him, could not get it open using their "brains instead of brawn". After he used his martial arts skills and of course his weight/strength, he said that now, more than ever before, the Africans say '"cette un grande homme" »which means "that's a big man" and then my companion and I just laugh!'
We are also fortunate to receive emails from the Senior Missionary couple serving in Abidjan; they often pass on information that adds more detail to what Jamin writes. This week they wrote to re-assure us of the missionaries safety during this second round of elections:
"Actually there is no news. At least the results have not been announced as of 8:30pm today (Tuesday). The President of Cote D'Ivoire has declared all borders closed, the airport closed, and a curfew from Sunday through Wednesday, 7pm to 6am.
The 'regroupment' plan (14 elders have been moved to shared living quarters) is still in effect until the results come out and we know things are calm enough. The mission President wanted us all back in our apartments by noon, hoping the results would come out early this afternoon. But still no results. This afternoon, however, it was nice to hear people out and about and children playing and people laughing. But tonite, all is quiet again.
All missionaries are safe and doing well. We will let you know as things progress.
Much love,
Elder and Soeur Gubler"
We feel such gratitude for the blessings in both Jamin's life and ours!
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