This week has been one rollercoaster ride!

We had interviews with President Ames, and that was cool! He came out with us that night and taught Sylvie with us. IT was cool to see him be able to dig up concerns and help resolve them. He promised her that
there will be a day where she will ask the missionaries to be baptized.

We had a weird experience this week. First, background: 2 weeks ago, we went to the Cove Sisters baptism for their investigator. While we were there, a man named John told us that he had a non-member brother that lived in our area and that we should go visit him. So I took down his name, address, and then asked, “Do you want the visit to be anonymous or should we use your name?” “You can use my name,” he said. A couple days later we had some free time to try by him. Knocked on James’ door and his daughter answered. “He’s out of town right now, who are you?” “We are missionaries for Jesus Christ. Your Uncle John sent us to see how yall are doing and share a message if your family is willing.” She told us to try back another time. This week we tried
back again. This time the son answered the door and said the same thing, “He is out of town.” But then we heard some yells from the kitchen, “WAIT, WAIT, WAIT.” James’ wife came to the door and said that James was on the phone and wanted to talk to us. So I took the phone and said hello. “WHO ARE YOU AND WHO SENT YOU TO MY HOUSE??” We told him who we were and that his brother John sent us. “HOLD ON RIGHT THERE. IM PUTTING HIM ON A 3-WAY CALL.” We then talked to the both of them. James told me to repeat what I said, and John denied all of it. They were all freaking out. James’ wife could see how we were acting though and believed us. James made us leave our number and he wants to sit down with us and figure this out. So now we play the waiting game till he gets back in town and contacts us. President Ames counseled that we dont meet with them – just let this family figure it out on their own. Crazy situation…

Gabriels baptism was great! Had some technical difficulties with the baptismal suits and such, but it all worked out! Very memorable experience. He was also confirmed a member yesterday. As we went up to stand in on the confirmation, Bishop whispered to me, “He asked if you would do it – Suprise!” And it totally took me off guard. I confirmed him and that was also a great experience!

Last night we met with Yaneck. We helped him understand the Restoration more in depth and invited him to be baptized on March 12th! He accepted! He has a great desire to do so as well, we could tell in his eyes. When we asked why he wanted to be baptized, he said because he wants to come closer to God in his church.

Latoya is still having a hard time gaining motivation. Even when the Spirit is present, the atmosphere is just cold. We have plans to help her live the Law of Chastity and move toward baptism.

Sylvie met with us two days after the lesson you joined us for and she started by saying that she has decided not to get baptized. After talking with her for a while, we found that she still wants to learn at the pace we have been teaching her and still wants to come to church and that she may change her mind in the future. Soooo basically nothing has changed. We helped her realize that even if she asked to be baptized this week we would say that she needs to learn more first. She really understood and appreciated that.

Rufus is almost coming to a halt. We are not sure what to do for him. He understands the apostasy completely now and he got a little upset because he believes his past baptism was for nothing and it was such a momentous occasion for him. We helped him understand that that was a spiritual experience for him and that he should hold on to that memory. But at the same time we tried to help him understand the need for a baptism again.

Met with Maya and Leah this week. Their father recently came back and so their minds were a little distant. We hope to help them toward baptism. While trying to renew that desire in the father to learn more.

We helped Tito and Tania tear out one of their sheds this week. They trust us very well npw after the last couple experiences with them. We are trying to help them get on the process to getting married.

I had the apportunity to interview Tammy (Gatesville Elder’s investigator) and she is so ready! Just as long as she is able to keep all those commitments!

I know that everything happens for a reason. I love this gospel and everything that it teaches me. I am grateful for a merciful, patient Father in heaven. I know that Jesus Christ has suffered for my every
infirmity.

Love,

Elder Householder