Monday, May 1, 2017

Where to begin this one? Ok, I will start off with what happened last night. We went to a member's for some supper and when we got there he said his neighbor was coming to join us. We have seen his neighbor around but when we got to talking over the table we learned that she is engaged and is 19! Ever since the apostles have been testifying of finding people from 15 to about 28, we have been finding millions! Ok, not literally, but most of our new investigators have been in that age group. We get to talking with her and begin to do some teaching.  The discussion turned more into a Q&A.  Through it all we were able to teach the whole first lesson! The member we were eating supper with was testifying of the Savior's love and when she (investigator), shared her experience about prayer, the spirit filled the room. We testified of the Savior's love for her and asked if she would be baptized and she said, "Yes!" She is going to try and get Sundays off so she can make it to church.

Another really awesome thing that happened this week was the opportunity to hear one of the apostles, Elder Anderson! I felt the spirit so strong in the meeting!  There was a point where he was staring right into my eyes and all I could hear and feel was the spirit. I don't remember what he said but I can now testify that he is a true apostle of the Lord. It was my first time ever meeting an apostle and it was a rich experience. I got to reading all the Book of Mormon references that he suggested to read and Alma 36 stood the most out to me. Alma's conversion story is very similar to mine except I wasn't destroying the church. I felt that Godly sorrow like he felt, and it lead me to repent. After that I felt as if my spirit would jump out of my chest. I have been truly trying to learn more about the Savior and His gospel. I have been going through drudgery because I was just out here to be here. Now I have a vision, I want all to partake of the same freedom as I have. To feel of the same love as I have felt. It has made a huge difference in my attitude about my mission. It has also made it very desirable and I have felt the spirit more abundantly.

Transfers also happened this week and my new companion is Elder Briscoe. He is another companion for Idaho! He is from Pocatello, Idaho and is just a stud. He loves to hunt, fish, and all that country stuff. I absolutely love of it! He is super funny and I about cry every night because I am laughing so hard. I have learned a lot from him all ready in both missionary work and vehicles. He did mechanic work for 5 years and we have helped multiple roadside peeps. I feel like I am with my buddies from Montana. He also know Elder White pretty well and even sounds like him! Elder White and I have to serve together sometime so pray for that. JK! Whatever happens, happens but it would be awesome.

Happy birthday to my stud brother Gman! I hope it is a great 15 years! Also send me a pic when you get your permit. Another birthday shout out to the best sister out there Sister Oscarson! Keep baptizing the hell out of them! Have a blessed week y'all

Love, Elder Q








 

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  1. We all keep running into this investigator. The missionaries ran into her in WalMart. Elder Quiring and his companion say they would like to eat dinner at my house and she shows up 5 minutes after they call. I tell her that they're coming just to make sure she knows and it's okay with her. Dinner turns into a lesson. But the "coincidences" keep on happening and she knows that they're not just coincidences. She knows that the Lord is trying to tell her something. At least she recognizes it. It's really amazing how the Lord manipulates everyone's lives and provides these opportunities for us all to "bump into her." I just love it.

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