Elder Tyson here with another weekly report, and
what a report it is. We shared the Plan of Salvation with her, using the
scriptures in 2 Nephi 2, and she committed to be baptized for this coming Saturday. The Spirit was so strong, we left so excited.
We had another visit with her on Saturday,
and something had changed. All her desires to be baptized had left and
we're just filled with doubts. She didn't think that wine was bad and
she said that she wouldn't be assisting church every week. We did our
best to follow the Spirit to discern her needs, listen and ask
questions, but she would interrupt us at every turn with a completely
different concern that would change everything again.
It
was a very tough lesson, but we made it through and committed her to
read the Book of Mormon to know for sure if Joseph Smith was a prophet.
She then came to church, but said she had to leave after Sacrament
meeting. So we thanked her and tried to set up a time to meet with her.
She then left, but returned in the middle of our Gospel Principles class
to give Elder Cook and I some dessert she had. She then stayed for the
rest of the class and we were able to talk about the Atonement and. The
Fall.
She is such a kind person. Elder Cook and I have been
praying and fasting to know her concerns and how we can help her. We
have realized that she is ready to hear the Gospel but is not quite
ready for baptism. This is exactly why we are here. We are just guides
for her, so that she can come Unto Christ and receive the fullness of
the Gospel. What a miracle it is that we get to be here doing the
greatest work ever.
I love these people. Old,
young, Spanish, Hispanic, or Muslim, they are all children of God, and I
am so grateful that the Lord has allowed me to come here and share my
testimony with them. To love them as He loved, to serve them as He
serves, and to be friend to all.
For
preparation day today we went to the famous caves de drach... they
were so pretty... a little expensive to go in, but its a once in a
lifetime opportunity, right???
Oh ya, I am staying in my area, our whole district stayed the same.
It rained a ton this week... but we loved every minute of it...
WE
ARE OFFICIALLY THE ONLY MISSIONARIES IN THE WORLD THAT HAVE A MAJORQUIN
TABLE!!!!! For those who don't know, it is a table that is covered
with a blanket, then underneath is a heater to warm your legs. It's
amazing! We found it in our like church shed, and our president in
our branch said we could have it. So, BOOM!!!!!!!! WE GOT IT!!!!! THE
ONLY ELDERS IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!
Anyways... gettiing my haircut later, its really needed... hahaha... excited for another great week...
That picture of the beware of dogs sign is for mom, I know you loved the
common beliefs and establishing relationships. I thought of mission
prep and the door knocking... so fun!!!!
By the way, I just hit 8 months!!!!! We got new office elders, and lots of new missionaries... really cool!!!!!
Thank you for the thoughts and prayers. Every area you go to, you
try to figure out why you are there, and I am not sure why I was sent
here. I am trying to figure it out, but I know that I am here for a
reason.
One of my favorite things is that when
we see a really angry old man, I just say to Elder Cook, "talk to him
until he smiles", and we put on big smiles and just kill them with
kindness. It makes me so happy... big waves and big smiles... it
pulls them out of their world and reminds them that this life is
happy! There are good people in this world. I love just giving
people hope!!!!!!!!
Our candy
lady (investigator), reminds me a lot of Grandma Harrington. she looks a lot like her. It makes me want to help
her so much more! She has a family that wants her for eternity
too!!!!!
I couldn't ask for better parents. Man, Elder Cook and I were
talking today, we are literally on our own, in the middle of an island,
in the sea, away from family, friends, work, education, all in the name
of the Lord. How amazing is it? I want to thank you for being
the best parents anyone could ask for. I think back to all those
things you told me to do that I thought were dumb, but are now blessing
my life. Things like "try night", keeping your room clean, being in the
room and not on your phone, seeing the best in others, getting on bed
on time, and most importantly, not putting yourself in situations that
could drive away the Spirit. As strong as Satan is, he has got
nothing on my parents. :) Thank you so much for caring. For pushing
me to be involved in different things, to always give my best. I love
you so much.
Well, I have to go... love you lots!
Elder Tyson
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