Super Crazy Life

We had a full week so I'll get right into it.

Monday- I know I don't usually include Mondays, but some stuff happened. We found out that one of our investigators is in Prison for violating parole. We did finally get the chance to teach her mom, so all is not lost. On our way home, we almost died. We were riding home on our bikes, when a car blew a tire and veered right for us. Luckily the car hit the curb and straightened out, but the debris from the tire went right past our heads. As we went on home, I had some time to think and I realized that that could have been it for me. I was way shooken up that night, but luckily the Lord is on my side. He comforted me and helped me realize that it was him that protected us from any harm.

Tuesday- Miracles Abound!!! So I've said how we're trying to work more with less actives. Well, while we were out with a member, we visited a couple. One of them had told the Sister missionaries not to come back, but she invited us to come back any time. Then we met another less active who had not been to church in 30 years. The Spirit really spoke through us in comforting her. Then we visited another one who had been praying for the Elders to come and give her a blessing!!! Today was awesome.

Wednesday- We visited a less active family in the ward. The wife is from Ukraine and their meeting was definitely set up by the Lord. He has a super powerful testimony. We don't understand why they don't come to church, but we won't give up.

Thursday- It rained more today than it did during the Hurricane haha!! The streets were flooded. We had dinner with a less active (he's only less active cause of work). He took us to an asian buffet called Hibachi and it was delicous. We had a lesson afterwards and we encouraged him to find missionary opportunities. He's awesome.

Friday- We had interviews with President Baker. I was really super nervous before it, but once I got in there, I calmed down. The interview was pretty short. He gave me some really good advice. He commended me and Elder Terril for our diligence and wisdom. After interviews, I went on an exchange with Elder Seastrand. I've decided that I need to learn Spanish. Or at least enough to get by. The lesson that we had was with a family that spoke little English. It was still a really powerful lesson. That just goes to show that the Spirit can work even through language barriers.

Saturday-We did some service for one of the less actives we met on Tuesday and she was so grateful. We worked on her yard for three hours. That was the majority of our day.

Sunday- We attended the funeral of the son of a recent convert. She moved to the other ward when I got here. I did not like the pastor that spoke at the funeral. He did not seem sad at all and most of his sermon was spent on talking himself up. I felt really bad for the mom. The pastor did nothing to comfort the family. I'm so glad that I know of this gospel and about the Plan of Salvation. We met with an excommunicated member. He really wants to turn his life around. He is ready and willing to accept Christ back into his life.

So this last week was a pretty wild week. Almost died, saw a ton of miracles, had an actual hurricane (not really), and had an Interview with President Baker. The Church is true, the book is blue, and Jesus Christ is a Mormon. I love you all. May Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ watch over you always.

Elder Dumont