Hi Mom!!
This week flew by too. We've got some promising investigators but unfortunately nobody came to church this week. It's frustrating because I feel like that is the easiest part of conversion is just getting to church, but we have needed to do a better job of having people from the ward in the lessons so they have friends they can identify with when they come. We've been decently busy, and I'm continuing to work hard.
Elder Watchman hasn't seen as much success as he deserves and I think that that gets to him when things don't go as planned. We had a cool experience this week, Elder Watchman had this impression to tract down this street in Curepe, so we went. We said a prayer before and the spirit was so strong, I knew we had to be there for a reason. The first house we went up to this guy was of the Apostolic faith. He attacked us with Bible Scriptures saying that our church wasn't true and that we did things wrong. It was the first time that we had really gotten attacked. It wasn't the most fun experience, but two houses down from him we ended up finding a less active youth named Shaquille and his mother who isn't baptized. We shared a little about our message and she agreed to meet with us again. I know that Shaquille and Beverly are the reason Elder Watchman was led to that street and the blessing that followed the trial of the really disagreeable man. It was a testimony to me of the work that we're doing and that if we listen to the Spirit we can be guided to those who have been prepared. It was really cool.
We got fed twice this past Sunday, sooooo much food haha I am doing my best to continue exercising and taking care to eat as good as I can. Thats crazy that Lynn is the Stake President. He'll do a great job. That will be cool to see him and be released by him. I'm glad you and dad are getting the opportunity to exercise and motivate each other too. Use that support system. Also I have a challenge for you guys. Read the Book of Mormon, everyday, together. It has helped my testimony grow so much just over these past few weeks I cannot even express it to you. I know it will keep you guys sane with all the other stuff going on. I love you mom! Oh and some of the members were requesting a picture of Eric and I together, could you send that to me? Thanks!! I love you!!
Nick
Hey Dad!!
Thats so sweet about Lynn and DenBoer (new head coach of the boys basketball team)!! Bout time they came to their senses!!
Our investigators fell back a little this week, they didn't come to church any of them and its been tough. We have one little girl who was really doing well but she didn't come so we have to push her back. She's been worked with for over a year now. Then a guy named Korie who is in the military so his schedule makes it really hard for him to come to church. The rest we're considering dropping because they haven't let us come see them all week. Its sad, because I know how much this gospel can bless their lives if they just let it. Anyway we were busy with member lessons and teaching less actives, this week blew by.
I'm so glad that you're continuing out at Virginia's and that things are improving for you! It makes me happy, You'll be a bodybuilder when I get back; you'll make me look bad! haha. I'm doing my best to do what I can with limited resources. The fruit is starting to ripen though so I'll be taking advantage of that! We only have two weeks left in the transfer, how nuts is that? I got a letter from Corynn's little sister today, I haven't read it but its the first paper mail I've gotten since I've come out, I'm pretty excited!! I'm trying to stay positive though. I'm working hard dad, and know that I'll never stop doing that. I know that this church is true, and I challenged you and mom to read the book of mormon every day together. I know that It will bless you guys cuz its blessed me so much out here already. I know that there are people here waiting to hear this message, and I'll do whatever I can to find them. I love you dad, keep working hard cuz that's where I learned how to do it.
Nick
