Bad days just don't happen here in Corvallis. Even when the work is
hard or we're rejected, it's still so much fun to be a missionary! It
may be hard for me to leave this area someday.
The prophets and apostles have been encouraging us to "go to the
rescue" lately, and it is so satisfying. There is a very dear Family
in our area by the name of Latu and they have been less-active for
quite a while now. Ever since I have been here, we have been stopping
in randomly and talking with them, and last week they came to church!
They are the Polynesian family that feeds us every Monday now! One of
the daughters works at the grocery store we shop at and she needed a
new tie so she gave me some fabric and I made her one! Last week when
we were there we shared a video about the sacrament and talked about
how important it was to partake of the sacrament weekly. What a
treasure it is to be a part of this family's life and see the good
changes they are making.
The hardest part about our lessons with Mitchell these days is not
getting completely sidetracked. We all just get along way too well, and
it doesn't help that Sister Chapman is always feeding me a sugary
dessert just before the lesson haha. This last week we went really deep
into priesthood and priesthood keys.
Last week we were sitting in Gospel Principles and a woman in the ward
came to the door and beckoned us outside. When we got out there, she
told us there was a woman on the phone that wanted to talk to the
missionaries. Nobody calls the church phone, ever. I pulled the cord
phone into a nearby room because the hallway was crowded and loud,
just like mom used to do when I was being loud and annoying and she
was on the phone. This woman told us that she was in need of some
help, both spiritual and physical. We set up an appointment for
Tuesday. Her name is Bonnie, and we had such a great lesson with her!
The spirit was strong and we were able to set a date for her baptism!
God guides us to those that are ready.
Last week as we were walking home late at night, Elder Peterson almost
got run over when he walked out in front of a car! I grabbed him and
they slowed down, but then they pulled into the nearby driveway. God
literally puts people in our path, but in this case we happened to be
in their path haha. We went and talked to him for a second. His name
was Troy, and he was extremely kind and invited us over next time we
were available! Tuesday night we saw that his vehicle was there so we
went and visited. His son Shane answered and Troy called out from the
background, "come in, do you want some meatloaf?" Luckily, we had felt
the prompting not to eat a lot during dinner that night, so we gladly
accepted! As we ate, his two daughters came home from work. They were
so kind and fun to be with! It was late when we got there so we
couldn't stay long, but before we left we shared a spiritual thought
about Christ from the book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 25:26. When we go back
we will teach the first lesson.
We got to teach Maeci again. She is such a fun, happy girl. Every time
I shake her hand her elbow pops, we can't figure out why, but it does
haha. She is not completely invested yet and her father is not forcing
her, but he is doing all he can to help her improve. He is a very
good, patient man.
Last night we taught Fred and Cara about keeping the sabbath day holy
and the Ten Commandments. This is one of my very favorite lessons to
teach. We use the "Sign Language of the Ten Commandments," hand signs
to remember each commandment. This always accompanied by some good
laughs.
We didn't get to meet with Randy and his family this week because they
are all quite sick. Please pray for their healing.
Amy Weidow just had her LAST INTERVIEW!!!!! She and her two children
will be baptized on November 19th. So exciting:)
Love,
Elder Thomas
Not many pictures this week. Just more of beautiful Montana!
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