Monday – Today was a pretty good day. Did the
usual. Played ball and unfortunately Elder Burnham hurt his knee. He has a torn
ACL from before his mission and he just buckled his knee. He is doing good
though. Taught Andy a really good lesson with Brother Burbidge. Brother
Burbidge was a boss. He can teach! Then had a lesson with Teressa with Brother
and Sister Boyd. It was a fantastic lesson. Teressa is so cool and she told us
that she gets tired every time we leave which is cool because the spirit is
tiring to be around. Got to know Teressa really well too! It was awesome! She
also bore her testimony about the change she has had. It was a fun day.
Tuesday – Today has been a pretty fun day. We
went down to Fort Walton to split up and go to both District Meetings. They are
in the same building so it works well. I went to the 2nd Ward
District Meeting and Elder Evans went to the 1st Ward’s. 2nd
Ward’s was good! Elder DeGroff is a good district leader and his district
meetings are fun. After that Elder Schwartz and I went up to Crestview while
Elder Evans stayed in Fort Walton for our exchange. He was with Elder Anderson.
It was an interesting day for Elder Schwartz and I. We had most of our
appointments fall through and spent most of the day in the ghetto. In the
evening we got to go to the Steele’s and eat with them which was fun. We were
going to do a scripture study but didn’t have enough time. Talked with them
about scripture study though. They really want to get it going in their family.
Then we went to the Anderson’s and they were easting so we chatted a bit and
then had to go in early due to it being New Year’s Eve. Happy New Year ladies
and gents. Here comes 2014! Brian is out of jail.
Wednesday – Started off going to teach Alonzo and
he wasn’t at the park so we didn’t get to and most of the other people that
were going to come to the Elder’s Quorum activity didn’t. We were going to play
“ultimate football” which is a mix of ultimate Frisbee and football. Didn’t
because only Brother Climer and Brother Kriser showed up. So we played 2 on 2
Ultimate Frisbee. Elder Schwartz and I dominated! Then took Elder Schwartz back
to Fort Walton and began another exchange. Had 1 with the 2nd Ward
and Elder DeGroff came with me to Crestview while Elder Evans went with Elder
Sorrell. Elder DeGroff and I went all the way to Laurel Hill for a baptismal
interview. I interviewed Destiny Miller and she is ready for sure. Finally left
there and had a couple things fall through but ran into Justin the 2nd
Ward gator. Chatted for a bit and then had some lunch. Went and taught Brian a
lesson on the Word of Wisdom. Got out of jail so we taught him and Alicia. Then
we went to the Anderson’s to teach Brian Anderson and that went well. Hopefully
cleared up some concerns. Ate at the Nunley’s and that was awesome! They are so
cool. We were laughing and joking the whole time. They are a fantastic family!
Then we taught Andy a lesson and he seems to be progressing very slowly. I feel
he is getting there though. He will get baptized some day when he musters up
enough faith. Then Elder DeGroff and I headed home for the night. Andy also did
a really good Forrest Gump impression and we learned that Forrest Gump is one
of his favorite movies.
Thursday – Today we headed down to Fort Walton
again to trade back with the Fort Walton 2nd Ward Elders. Did some
role plays before heading home to have lunch and then began some weekly
planning and figuring out miles and all that good stuff. Then headed off to see
Manny who told us he has been thinking about calling off our meetings. We
talked to him a bit and he told us he would pray about it. Also had a lesson
with Teressa and Brother Burton came along. Brother Burton was perfect because
we taught Follow the Prophet and Brother Burton has met President Monson. He
met him before he was the prophet but it was a perfect story. Then we headed to
the Crestview 2nd Ward Elder’s place to begin our exchange with
them. I will go to their ward with Elder Elmer and Elder Burnham will go to our
area. Should be sweet!
Friday – Today Elder Elmer and I had a pretty
good day. Listened to a sweet gospel CD by Alan Jackson called “Precious
Memories’. It is all Christ centered songs. Music has really helped me lately.
Singing and listening to songs about Christ are pushing me forward. Had a fun
day with Elder Elmer even though a lot of things fell through. We got to teach
Marty Humphrey’s a really good lesson about Christ and the Book of Mormon. He
also has a really cool beard. Had a good dinner with the Newell’s. They are
really nice but have an interesting teaching style for their children. We also
played volleyball and it was really fun this time. It is always fun but we had
more people which made it way better. Then we traded back and went to our own
areas.
Saturday – Today we had breakfast with President
Miller as usual. Had our studies and did a leadership exchange report with the
2nd Ward Elders because we didn’t have enough time after our
exchange. Then we went to see President Hill, former Stake President. He bore
his testimony and it was pretty powerful and he said he would be at church
tomorrow. Went and taught Angie which was very interesting. We will just say
there are some interesting peeps in her complex. Then we went to the Anderson’s
and that was different. Brian just started editing Monopoly into a religious
game so we helped and then played a bit. Then had dinner for my first time at
the Clonts’ home. It was a good time. Sister Clonts is from Russia which is
pretty cool. Stopped by to see Johnny and he was sleeping in the living room
and he looked really uncomfortable. Went to Hardee’s to see if Alonzo was
working. He wasn’t so we went to his place and got to talk and share a little
message. Wow, he is going through a tough time.
Sunday – The first thing we did today now that
Church is at 1:00 is we taught Teressa and Ariel. It was a great lesson. We
talked to them about being baptized the 11th instead of the 18th
and they want to so we are really excited! Elder Evans also drove past Sister
Leifson and Sister Shattuck as they were walking and honked and scared them so
bad. It was so funny! Had church and it was so awesome! I had a bad week and it
was really what I needed and as I was listening to the hymns and reading
“Savior, Redeemer of My Soul” the spirit came over me telling me all was well.
Same thing happened during the testimonies that were born. I thought about
getting up but had a prompting that said “just listen” and it was powerful.
Took the sacrament to Brother Brandt, the 102 year old! Also took it to Sister
Bodeman. Tracted a bit and ate at the Taylor’s which was awesome. They are the
coolest family! Then went to see Johnny to teach him but ended up setting up an
appointment for Tuesday.
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