4/14/14

I'm doing pretty fantastic!  Especialy this week!  We had some crazy miracles happen way us in the way of finding new investgators.  One, was a self referral from mormon.org! He's 27 and his girlfriend is mormon.  She lives in Utah.  They have had a long history and to shorten it up, he was intrigued a few years ago about eternal marriage and has learned a little bit from his girlfriend since then.  He has had some events happen in his life that have led him to come closer to God and he has been reading the Book of Mormon, all before we met him  We're also the first missionaries he's met with!  So, when we got the referral I called him up and left a message.  A few minutes later he calls us back and we set up an appointment with him that day!  He's bee prepared and he's going to be baptized when he moves to Utah at the end of the month!

Our second miracle happened this Sunday right after Sacrament meeting!  (Michael came by the way!)  An older gentleman, Wayne, walked in dressed for church and started asking about the services to one of our members!  The member then handed Wayne off to us and we asked him if he would like to stay and learn more, come next week, and meet with us again during the week.  He agreed to all three!  Wayne said he felt so loved and very good while he was there.  It was great too, because the whole Sunday was focused on the Savior and His atonement!  If you've heard of the conversion story of Glen Beck, that's kind of how Wayne's is.  We found both of these brethren from praying for Heavenly Father to lead us to those He has prepared to receive the Gospel.  Our prayers were answered and Heavenly Father has put His trust in us to help these men!  I am so grateful and excited!

Now to answer your question about Marti, she isn't committing to anything anymore other than reading and appointments.  Doesn't come to church, or commit to baptism.  It's very sad.  From what we've gathered, just from being with her a lot and teaching her, she is looking for a church that teaches for convenience only, and not commitment.  She has her agency and we still love her, but it can be frustrating and sad just because we know how the Gospel is the perfect thing for her and everyone!

The funniest thing that happened this week was yesterday actually. We were at a members, the Tate's, for dinner and this guy is probably around Garrett's age.  Maybe I just say that because he reminds me exactly of Garrett ha ha!  So Elder Skinner couldn't lie about what he's going to be doing when he gets home because they asked if he had a girl waiting.  He said, "Well, I'm actually getting married in July..."  Brother Tate flips out and asks, "ARE YOU ON CRACK?"  It was so funny!  I wasn't expecting it so my food almost flew out of my mouth!

Now, one major thing I've admired and gradually learned from Elder Skinner is once he sets a goal, he sticks to it!  It's nice!  I hope we're together for his last transfer in May to June!

Something that could be included in the package...hemming instructions? I thought I could figure it out, but I don't dare try after looking at everything!  Glad to hear that Luke got to speak!  It's crazy how old he looks now!  I'll have to send some new pictures of them soon.  I don't have any pictures of Marti.

I love you all!

-Elder Mounts