July 30, 2018
Funny: We have been teaching this awesome guy named William!
He has a girlfriend in Idaho who originally introduced him to the church. We
were teaching him about commandments the other day, and we were going through
each one to make sure he understood them all and was willing to live all of the
commandments. We were having him read them and we came to the one that says
"Thou shalt not steal" and he said "Guys... I have a problem
with this one... I stole my girlfriends heart." It was really funny! He
decided that he wants to get baptized in Idaho in a couple of weeks so she can
be there to support him. We are so excited for him!
Spiritual: We had zone conference this week. I love
President Howell! I really feel that my mission president is called of God
and he is called for me. We had interviews the day before zone conference and
he just got to know me mostly. Even though I didn't tell him everything about
me I feel like he knows me so well. Some of the biggest things Heavenly Father
has been teaching me recently are: charity, humility, patience, and obedience.
Those were all things that President Howell talked with me about in our
meeting. He received personal revelation from Heavenly Father for me that I had
also received. I have been learning those traits right now in my companionship
more than I could have if I had been put with any other person. So, I'm truly
grateful for her. She's helped me grow in the ways I needed to the most.
Growing is not usually very comfortable but it is crucial. The people of
Williston are so prepared to receive Heavenly Father into their lives. This
town is full of miracles and I am SO grateful to be here!
Where I'm at: Transfers are in a week and a half. There is a
good chance that I will probably get transferred this transfer according to
President Howell. So that is very exciting! New companion, new area, it will be
great! I will be sad to leave Williston if I do get transferred because in the
short month I've been here I truly have grown to love the people here. However,
I trust the Lord, and I will go wherever I am needed. I am so happy that I am
called to serve in North Dakota to help bring others unto Christ.
