Monday – Michael Jordan turned 51 today and
Larry the Cable Guy did too. It was a good day. We emailed at the Wyatt’s
because of whatever holiday it was. Library was closed. Then we headed to
Walmart to shop. We also stopped by Hibbett Sports because I was thinking about
getting a Michael Jordan shirt or something. They had some sweet “Nike Elite”
socks and “Jordan Elite” socks that I wanted but they were too much for me. We
also played basketball which was hard. I wrapped my ankle up a ton but wasn’t
very effective playing. We also had dinner with Brother Moore at Ryan’s again.
Then we went to see Mark Hayes who gave us a pizza because we were too full.
Taught him a good little lesson. Then we went to the Andersen’s to do some
genealogy with them. They also had
sloppy joes for us to eat. We were still too stuffed. Ryan’s is a buffet so we
were way full. That was our day!
Tuesday – Today we headed down to Fort Walton to
go to both district meetings. I went to Elder Schwartz while Elder Evans went
to Elder DeGroff’s. Elder Schwartz does a really good job teaching to his
district’s needs. He is a powerful district leader. After District Meeting we
got to go on an exchange with Fort Walton 1. I got to be with Elder Sorrell and
Elder DeGroff went with Elder Evans to Crestview. We had a pretty good day in
Fort Walton. We went and taught John Gorham, their recent convert. He is such
an awesome guy! He is prepping for the Priesthood and for the Temple. We also
walked over to do some service for a less active guy named Mike Pernos. He
didn’t have the moving truck so we just taught a little lesson. Also saw a
really cool guy named Ken and was going to teach him but unfortunately he
wasn’t feeling up to it. Had some dinner and then we went to the Smith’s. They
are such a cool family! I think they will get baptized someday! That was a fun
exchange! I love Elder Sorrell.
Wednesday – Today we did some role plays with
Elder’s Sorrell and DeGroff. That went well and then we ate at the 1st
Ward Elders. Elder Anderson and Elder Schwartz made us some food for lunch.
Then we had our exchange with them. I stayed in Fort Walton with Elder Anderson
and Elder Schwartz went to Crestview with Elder Evans. It was an interesting
day that Elder Anderson and I had. We taught a guy named Wilton about the
restoration of the gospel. He liked it but was hesitant about one true church.
After that we talked to a guy about God and invited him to ask God if he was
there. He just kinda laughed at us. Then headed to a less-active’s house named
Alfred. He loves missionaries. We took a crazy picture together, Elder Anderson
and I, for his wall. Then we went to the Wall’s and had an interesting visit
with them. Didn’t get to teach anything really, Kaitlin was taking someone some
food and she was talking about all these weird medical things she had read
about. We also tried to contact a guy that worked at the mall. Had dinner at
home. We then went to the church to talk to a couple people before heading to
the Johnson’s to try to teach them. But unfortunately they weren’t in a lesson
mood. They are the family we did the interviews for baptism. They are a really
awesome family. “Mickey” is so fun and energetic.
Thursday – Today we did some role plays with
Elder’s Anderson and Schwartz. That was interesting, but fun. Then we headed
home to do some weekly planning. Didn’t get to finish and we ended up not
finishing because we had to fly over to the Skylark’s. Theresa came with and
bore some strong testimony to them. It was so cool to be a witness of that. Had
a really quick dinner after that before heading over to see the Woodring’s with
Brother Climer. That was awesome! They opened up a little bit more with him
there. The Woodring’s really seem to like Brother Climer. Then we went to the
church to meet the Anderson’s and do some family history. They are really
loving it. Then we went to Johnny’s with Brother Ratcliff and taught him.
Basically just talked about trust in the Lord the entire time.
Friday – Started the day off with some service
at Robert Washington’s place. He is one of the Sister’s investigators. He is a
good guy but is very talkative. It was so funny when he invited us in for a
drink and said, “I bet you’ve never been in a black man’s house before.” It
really cracked us up. After that we had lunch and then we had some weekly
planning. Then we had a great lesson with Theresa and my awesome 2nd
cousin Brother Aaron Blum came with and taught very well. Then we briefly
talked to Sister Parson’s at her door before heading to the Tatro’s house for
dinner. That was a really good visit! Brother Tatro really wants to read more
as a family. Then we headed to church to play some volleyball. I gimped around
trying to play on my ankle. It was pretty fun actually.
Saturday – Today was a really good day! First
thing was a church tour for the Skylark’s and Brother Cochran came to help out
because he is the teacher for the 8 year olds and the Skylark’s have an 8 year
old son. It was a great tour and hopefully they will come to church tomorrow.
Then we headed home and did the rest of our weekly planning. Right after that
we headed to see Chris and Christina Washington and taught them about the
restoration and also about the spirit world a bit. It went pretty well. Chris
can talk! Then we went to see the Barbecho’s and taught a lesson to Jamie and
all the kids. We struck a chord with Alie, the Barbecho’s niece, because she
started crying. It was sad! We were talking about the atonement and that it can
lift us and I guess she is being bullied and she started crying but her cousins
gave her hugs. Then we went to “Chill” a frozen yogurt place and Chris’ friend,
Aaron, gave us free yogurt. Then we stopped by the Harter’s and they gave us
cookies. That was our “dinner” and then we headed home.
Sunday – Today was a great day! We had our Ward
Council Meeting and studies in the morning. Had a quick lunch and then went out
to teach Tony about the Plan of Salvation. Him and his son then followed us to
church and that was fun. We actually got to sit in Primary with his son Ryan
which was fun. All of the lessons at church were really good too! That being said
Primary seems to be the place to be. After church we went to the Ralphs’ who
are the senior couple that replaced the Bailey’s. The Bailey’s also went home
today so I gave them hugs and said bye. They are the best! Anyway we gave them
a poster and info about the ward. Then we went to Johnny’s for dinner which
took forever! Adam Leone was there. We taught him a while back and he seems
really interested. Then taught an awesome lesson to Andy Bissen. They just got
back from vacation in Vegas and Utah. Then went and taught Brother Wyatt and he
feels that he received an answer that the church is true. So that was awesome!
The end!
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