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| Castle Rock |
So this week has been great. The amount of work we have been doing is doubling
the work we were doing the week before. We
have more people we're visiting with, more service, and more dinner
appointments. I got some amazing news
this week too. I got to meet with the
Investigator I was working with when I was serving in the Academy Ward who was
going through legal issues. He ended up
being charged which halted his progress towards baptism and I wanted to see how
he was doing. When we met with him he
told us how he was pretty bitter at first, but as he started reading scriptures
and praying more he realized how grateful he was for this growing opportunity. It occurred to him that he had an opportunity
to learn so much more now and really focus on growing his testimony. He accepted the fact that it was going to be
another 2 years before he could be baptized but was still eager to take that step.
My companion and I were so happy to see
that he had not given up. We left that
appointment feeling like he was headed in the right direction. Well, the next day we got a call from him. The judge released him from his probation and
he can get baptized! He just needs an
interview with our Mission President, which should go well because he already
emails our mission president frequently. I think they're on a first name basis. I'm so excited for him. He's really wanted this and has had a rough
time trying to overcome those trials he's faced but a broken heart and a
contrite spirit can really make a difference!
My companion and I are so similar it's crazy. We're always on the same page and get along so
well. Even the young single adults in
the ward have taken notice. Usually when
a companionship goes this well, our mission president shakes them up, so we
really hope that doesn't happen. I'd
like to keep a companion for longer than 6 weeks if possible. My companion is nervous that he'll be made a Zone
Leader at the end of this transfer. So
keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't happen.
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| Castle Rock Up Close |
We got a list from our Ward Council of people they want us
to start visiting and we've been going down that list this week contacting them
and trying to schedule times to meet with them. We were only able to get in contact with one
of them which was sad. We met with him
after church and got to know him a little better. Hopefully we'll get to talk to the rest of
those people!
Thank you all so much for being so supportive. I love hearing from you all. I love serving the Lord and know I'm right
where I need to be. Please send the
Stephen's family my best wishes. You're
in my thoughts and prayers. I love and
miss you all so much. Have a great week
and I'll talk to you soon!
5 Things that made me Smile:
1. Hearing the great news about our investigator from my
last area.
2. My companion had to take a sick day this week (vomiting)
and so I got most of the apartment really clean during that time. It's nice to live in a clean home!
3. I got a letter from Ashley Fogleman this week. It's good to hear from a friend back home!
4. We had two dinner appointments this last week. Both of them were with the same family in our
bishopric. They're amazing cooks so I'm glad
they're willing to feed us!
5. The YSA is just so much fun. The people are great and I love serving here.
God is Great!
Elder Gillingwater
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