So on Fast Sunday the stake
had a fast specifically for new investigators! And that was way cool.
Tuesday was just the start of it! We texted Dena and asked if we could
set up a time where we could come over and talk. She said we could on
Tuesday in the morning so we went! We chatted then Dena asks "Sooo what
did you want to talk about??" I nervously shot a look at Sister Jones
who just nodded. Dena said "Umm why did you just look at her?? Are you
nervous?" I laughed and said "No.....but yes." I explained that we
wanted to talk about the gospel and it was extremely important to me. I
said I wanted them to say yes so badly and I was afraid they would say
no. Marcus explained that he didn't like religion forced down his throat
so he would most likely say no, but he would pray about it. Ummm sweet.
Because God is TOTALLY going to tell him to listen to us. Dena was a
little more quiet during this. She then let Marcus finish and said that
she knew we weren't there to just help her paint her house or unpack. We
were there from God. When she needed God the most, we came knocking.
She said that Marcus and her were uncomfortable with their church and
wanted to find one that fit them. That's also the day the sisters
knocked on the door for the first time. So we ended up talking about
religion for a while and then Marcus said "Well, if your church is true,
why isn't it that old? I mean Catholicism and Presbyterian date way
back. What about yours?" Sister Jones and I laughed and said, "Well,
this will take some explaining. Can we teach you the first lesson?" They
agreed and we taught. We talked about the Book of Mormon and Marcus
said that it made sense. He also said he wanted to read it to know what
it said. Umm go for it. Be our guest!!! (: haha! Basically, I want them
to accept the gospel more than anything else in this world. I can't even
describe the overwhelming feeling I get when I think of them being
baptized and sealed to their kids!!! It makes me so happy!! This is what
missionary work is ALL about. Incomprehensible joy. We then had dinner
and then went to Tim and Tonja's. Kianna, Tonja's daughter, is home for
good now. We talked first to Tonja about smoking. She has gone almost 2
whole weeks without smoking!!!!!! We are so proud of her!! She is making
so much progress. It's clear that she wants to go to the temple more
than anything. Next was a stop at the Hoffmans. They are so funny.
Wednesday
was totally sweet!! We had District Meeting, which let's be honest, is
getting kinda old. The same lessons by different district leaders.
*sigh* I still try and get as much out of them as I can but it isn't
like when I first came out. We went to the Braddy's house after lunch
and talked with Sis Braddy about missions and conversions. Then Sister
Jones asked if her kids were interested in taking the lessons. Right
then, Mennolly pops up and says "I want to be baptized! There is an 8
year old getting baptized and I am 10!!" hahah! So, we didn't
specifically teach her, so she isn't a new investigator yet, but she
will be this coming week! We then went back to Tim and Tonja's for TJ's
lesson. Well, TJ conveniently went to Pittsburgh for the day. Tonja and
Kianna were sitting outside when we walked up. We ended up giving Kiana
the first lesson and she is all fired up about it. It was super awesome!
So we picked HER up as a new investigator. (But we aren't done with the
family yet!!)
Thursday was a test of our faith I think. Everything
fell through. But when we went to go organize our area book we got a
text from TJ asking us to come and teach him a lesson asap. So we did.
He is a typical 11 year old and got mad for some reason. He laid on the
floor talking to us through his arms. So like the awesome sisters that
we are, we laid on the floor next to him and talked to him through our
arms. He eventually sat up once Tonja came and yelled at us for laying
on the floor haha! ooops.
Friday was weekly planning and we beasted it up. We
got it all done in 3 hours and set up members to be at ALL teaching
appointments. CRAZY. We took Elizabeth, the Bishop's daughter with us to
see a new less active, named Sherry. She basically just told us all of
her medical problems. Yikes...Then we met up with Sue who is superwoman I
swear. She is SO amazing. She drove us to Cokeburg so we could meet
with Aja, a recent convert from Washington. Aja is amazing. She is
getting married in August and has a little girl named Adriana. Aja
wanted to come to church so she asked us to help her set up a ride. No
problem, we are pro at that haha! Unfortunately, Aja is probably moving
to North Dakota in September. Bummer!
Saturday was non-stop running from the time we woke
up to the time that we laid down for bed! Crazy stuff. We had
correlation with Brother Wood then we came home and did studies. Then we
went to the Ader's and had lunch with them. They are so sweet. Sister
Ader came out with us and we visited Tonja again to make sure she was
still doing well. She was (: We met up with Haley, a young woman who is
planning on going on a mission. She drove us to the Humbert's and also
Eve's. We committed the Humberts to pray every day about the
BOM....we'll see how that goes this week. Eve is funny as usual. She was
explaining that when you talk to an old person you have to speak really
loud and slowly and look at them. When she finished, or so I thought, I
asked if she had any advice for us and she said "I'm trying to tell you
it!!" We went back to the church, took a picture with Haley then tried
to figure out a ride for Sherry on the way to our dinner appointment.
The Mossers fed us Brazilian hot dogs again!! SO yummy. We had the
spiritual thought. We combined D&C 18:15-16 with Diet Coke and
Mentos. Figure that one out (; haha!
Sunday was good. We fasted for Dena and Marcus to
get their answer. So if you can keep them in your prayers that would be
amazing!! We went to choir practice before church and 15 minutes before
sacrament meeting, Brother Binger, the 2nd Counselor pulls us into a
class room and asks me to speak! 0.o Sister Jones was already speaking,
so I was the fill in because our WML's WIFE got sick. Oh man. haha! So
let the stress begin! I scribbled some thoughts down tried to
concentrate on the sacrament but I was SO nervous. Funny story about the
sacrament. They blessed the bread just fine then they started to bless
the water...and a whole tray was empty as in it was never filled. Bryan,
one of the priests blessing the sacrament was like "What the??" So they
filled the tray as the other priesthood holders were passing the water.
They hoped they wouldn't have to bless it again. Annnnnd they almost
made it. They had to bless a whole tray for Elder Martin. Bryan started
whispering again "Are you serious!?" It was SO awkward haha! They say
the prayer and everyone is confused. Elder Martin takes the water and
they sit down. hahahaha! Sister Jones and I were dying we were laughing
so hard. But the rest of the meeting went ok. Minus my talk haha! d: But
what can you expect? Not much haha! So that was about as eventful as it
got!!
So as you can see, it's been an amazing week. I
feel so privileged to be serving at this time. I may not be able to see
the changes, but I can feel my desires slowly starting to change. I
love the scriptures with all of my heart. If nothing else, I have
promised to never EVER forsake the knowledge that I have gained here.
It's too precious. I love my Savior and I am so grateful that He was
willing to condescend so that He could know how to help ME through my
difficulties. Who else would show that much love? I love my Heavenly
Father with all of my heart because He is willing to let us go for a
while so that we can eventually reach perfection, completion, and
exaltation. What a wonderful time we live in where the Restored Gospel
is on the earth!!
I love you all and I hope that you have a marvelous week!!! Oh and Happy Birthday Dad!!!! (:
Love,
Sister Kaitlyn Crockett
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