This week was probably the slowest week of this transfer,
but was filled with blessings and an amazing miracle. Yesterday Craig came to
church!!!! YAY, happy day!! He will be getting baptized this Sunday and we are
so excited for him. I'm going to share a couple stories about him this week.
His son was killed while being chased by cops this passed week. Craig lost
contact with his son for awhile, but got the news that he's been living out in
the streets and got into some trouble with the cops, and ended up getting
killed. Craig being the positive person told us that it's really hard to hear,
but he is so happy that he has the knowledge of God's plan and trusts that his
son is in a better place. He is also really excited to do his sons work in the
temple in a year. We will probably be going with Craig to the funeral this week
to give him some support. Another story is his ex-girlfriend came over to see
how Craig was doing after she heard bout his son. I guess she is really pretty
and still has a thing for Craig and she asked if they could get back together.
Craig then told her that he has changed his Religion and in his new religion he
has chosen to abide by the law of Chastity. He then taught her what it is and
how the only way he would get with her is if they got married, and that was not
going to happen.When he
showed up to church he was in this sweet old pin stripe suit and looked very
nice. He started to cry in Sacrament and told us that he was never felt so
happy in his life. He also got to stay and watch 6 people be baptized. This
past week the mission baptized 42!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The most the mission has ever
had in history. It's because God really blessed the 40 missionaries that are
going home this week.
Yesterday at church we got a new Branch Presidency. I am
really excited to work with the new Presidency and there takes on missionary
work. Brother Holt is the first counselor and is an amazing member and
missionary.
We were blessed to do a lot of service this week. We helped
the Houston Police with a luncheon they were giving for one of the cops that is
retiring. There was so much food! They filled our plates full of BBQ and one of
the City counselors Dwight Boykins wants us missionaries to come and get
specially awarded for all the service that we give the community! That's a
great in for the church. He is a super tall and awesome guy, I will send
pictures of him. We also got to wash some of our members cars :) We had to wake
up super early so we wouldn't be dying in the heat. And this week one of our
members is allowing me to cut their lawn!!! Happy Day! I love yard work.
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We had our last district meeting with Elder Evertsen. It's
hard seeing all these amazing missionaries go home. Elder and Sister Hansen
cooked a yummy breakfast for us today before we said goodbyes. Everyone keeps
reminding me that this will be me in 6 weeks. I still don't believe them.
We had a huge miracle with getting a lesson in with our Less
active Heather and her son Seth. They are from the Caribbeans and are awesome.
She really wants her three sons to be baptized and learn more about God. This
Friday we will be teaching hopefully all of them and extending dates. :) She
also took us to Olive Garden for lunch and we had a really good time talking
about the Gospel, and we got to bless our waitress day by giving her a pass
along card. That is another story that I will have to wait to tell you when I
get home. :)
I love you all. Have a wonderful week!!!
Hermana Watkins
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