HELLO!
This last week has been good. We had some way good lessons with Thomas and Becky.
Thomas is set for this saturday on baptism. We are way excited. He asked me to speak on the Gift of the Holy Ghost, so that's going to be fun. I'll have to do it in just 5 minutes, because it's supposed to be a quick service. But that's how they want it. I love watching that family. Thomas and Nikolee's family, how they've grown so close because of the Gospel. On sunday we had a pretty tender moment. Elder Davis is likely being transferred in a week, and so he let them know that. The family, and us all got a little emotional- because we are all important to each other. Later Thomas and Marty (Nikolee's dad) embraced us, and told us they love us. That meant the world to me. I love that family so much. To not only grow close to them, but to see them grow closer to each other, and their Heavenly Father has made me one of the happiest people on the planet. There is NOTHING, absolutely nothing like seeing the Gospel change peoples worlds. Shattering the world in peoples lives to help them come unto Christ. I love the Gospel.
Becky is also doing very well. We might have to push her date back a week or two just because we haven't been able to meet as consistently. But she is doing amazing. I love watching her put the "puzzle" together herself. When she says "well, this makes me happy. It's made me better." That warms my soul. It may already be 105 out side with 100% humidity, but it feels so good to hear someone say that. Again, I love the Gospel.
This last week we had interviews with President Jergensen. It was an hour and half long drive to Quincy, and another hour and half back to Kirksville, and once again- I was stuck behind the wheel. So much driving. But in the long run, interviews were awesome. President Jergensen is my friend. I love him. He always does what he needs to, as directed by the spirit, to address my personal needs. He is very aware of every missionary. We have laughed together, and we have cried together. He is like my second father. I will always look up to him. I'm glad the Lord put him here in the Iowa Des Moines Mission to help me become the man I am today. I am glad that I can say I am a man now too, and with confidence. I used to say it in high school just to make other kids mad, because I thought it was funny. But now, I know I am a man. Because I have changed my life. I also got a new temple recommend. THAT WAS WEIRD! I am nearing the end. I say it in every email- I think.
But I don't know what I'm going to do when I get back. I've changed too much. I do believe that. Many things that interested me, now do not interest me. My life has changed, for the better. But where will I start?
I dunno, I'll pray about it.
Elder Prows
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