tried a perspective elder. Knocked on their door and they were super
nice. Let us sit down and talk to them. They were both raised in Utah
and felt like they had it forced on them, so the last time they
remember going to church was before they made the 3 hour block, where
they went to church went back home, then came back. Also the husband
said he hadn't seen missionaries come by in 10 years, but the wife
said she had seen then stop by a few times. But they both said hey
maybe it's time to start learning again and getting some questions
answered, they had family in town last week so our return appointment
got canceled, so hopefully this week we can meet with them.
About 9 months ago I met this part member family, and they were super
interested in learning more. They were living at the non members
sisters house and she didn't want us coming over so they said they
weren't interested in us coming over. But just last week at the
library I was looking something up and Elder Wolf was talking to
someone, they sounded familiar and the names they were using sounded
familiar, I turned to see who it was, and it was these people who we
had met a long time ago. They are so prepared. We invited them to
church and they came and they said their new job just called them and
wanted them to work, and they said "nope we can't, we are going to
church!" So awesome. And they said they were planning on moving, but
the non member husband said, I think I want to get established in the
church before we move. And they loved church and it was awesome!
Only one sad thing, they aren't in our area so we won't be teaching
them. I am excited to watch their progress though.
We had mission tour and Elder James B. Martino, from the 70 came. It
was awesome. The Spirit was really edifying.
Charity was talked about,
also members being involved and how the people we teach need to be
taught in the right members home, where they can feel the spirit, and
have a solid fellowship family to answer questions and be there to
help them out when the missionaries aren't there. It was inspiring and
uplifting. President Wadswroth said as we do this, there will be more
success and better retention. He has broadened the vision from a goal
of 1 baptism a month to 4. I am a little sad I won't be here longer to
the the progress and growth that happens in this mission.
After that meeting the zone leaders and sister training leaders got
together and discussed some things we need to work on, the main topic
of planning. I am not the best planner and not too fond of it, but
it's apparent when there is better planning, we are more effective and
happier cause we aren't just wondering what to do next or whatever. I
have seen that so it was a good discussion, we are to come up with
ways to help be more effective planners.
It was cool because Elder and Sister Martino stayed for that.
Afterward President Wadsworth asked if I had received a blessing for
my procedure today. I said I did for the sickness right when it
started but not for today, so I got a blessing from Elder Martino,
President Wadsworth and Elder Wolf. It was really peaceful and
comforting, reminding me that I need to continue to trust in the Lord.
I am grateful for the Priesthood.
Church was so edifying yesterday. First, Susie and Bill came to
church! It was awesome! It was so wonderful to see them there. They
enjoyed it. Also Michael, from YSA who I taught a long time ago, was
there, he has been coming but today he had a white shirt and bow tie
and looked happy and wanted to meet with us after church.
The atonement is so magnificent. I am grateful for the redemptive and
enabling powers of the atonement. They are so real and we go through
things in life, but as I was reminded by the Spirit to just keep
going, we with the grace of Jesus Christ, can do all things. I can't
even explain it in words. We also talked about testimonies and ah it's
just so good to be a member of Jesus Christ's church. I love it.
Today I am going to go to the GI doctor, he is in our ward so that's
good. He's gonna do a scope on the upper tract of my system. Hopefully
they can figure out what is going on since all the other tests have
come back negative. I am still able to work though, even though some
days I need a little break. It makes it hard to want to endure to the
end when I don't feel well. But like I mentioned before, the grace of
Jesus Christ is real.
I hope you have a great week.
Я вас люблю
Love Elder David Witt
PS Procedure went well. I went under so I'm still tired, he said some of
it is cause from acid reflux
And going to do a hidascan in a couple weeks
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