On
Tuesday, we did more Flood Relief service and it ended up being a
really good day. We helped out for a couple of hours and actually ended
up being a trio for a day with Elder Hatch in the Shreveport Ward. We
even got interviewed by the news and there is video of us helping with
the service. After service, we had a great lesson with Dee and discussed
more about Joseph Smith, the Priesthood, Restoration, etc. Then another
little miracle happened. Elder Ross needed to return some shoes at
Hibbett Sports, so we ran over there to drop them off and Elder Hatch
and I taught one of the workers in there. Her name is Ellen. She came
over and talked to us because she said we looked good and had a light
about us. (side note: She also said my blonde hair, blue eyes and smile... look good) She accepted a Book of Mormon and we are going to meet
with her this week. I pray it goes well, she seemed to really understand
what we taught her and she even committed to come to church with us.
On Wednesday,
we did more service at the Elliot's house. We were painting the outside
of their house and it was really hot outside. I was up on the ladder
painting and a red wasp came out of the gutter and stung me! I jumped
off the ladder and spilled the paint everywhere, but the pain in my hand
was terrible! It swelled up pretty bad, but they gave me some stuff and
it went down. It didn't last too long, but it did hurt for a couple of
days. Gotta love those summer bugs!
We finally
met with Will this past week to have a full lesson. He is doing really
well and he going out of town again. He just got back from his Aunt's
and now is going to his Mom's house for a couple of weeks. He continues
to read and actually has lots of missionary opportunities being a new
member. His Dad has actually been coming to church each week with him
and supporting him. He may be taught in the future, but right now he
said he is good. Will is also a newly ordained Deacon which is way
awesome. He gets to pass the sacrament now. I have been so happy to seem
him progress and see him grow. Will has been such a blessing and has
even helped my testimony as I see the restored gospel work in this young
man's life.
This last Saturday, we started our
4th of July at a mini zone conference with President Olson and his
wife. We finally got to meet him and we were excited to see him. He is a
great man and I can't wait to get to know him more. He still looks a
little nervous, but he will get it as he continues on. He is a lot
shorter than me so when I gave him a hug I kind of bear hugged him. It
was pretty funny. Him and his wife gave us some good words and then he
was off to his next zone conference.
We spent
that night at the Campbell's house. They are such a great family and it
is always so nice to be with them. Andrew is getting ready for his
mission and he is really excited and nervous. We had burgers for dinner
and then the show began. Here in Louisiana, all firework are legal so
mortars were going off all around us and fireworks would run through
trees but it was too wet so they couldn't catch on fire. It seemed so
different from home. We had a good show and after played a short game of
Monopoly before we had to go home. Overall, a wonderful day. Fireworks,
family, fun and good food. What more could you ask for?
I
hope y'all had a great 4th of July weekend. What a blessing it is to
live in the USA. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Anyways, the gospel
is still true and I am still doing good. The humidity still kills us but
we are fighting through it. I have a feeling this next week will be a
good one for finding people to teach. We are really struggling finding
new investigators. We did just meet this lady as we were emailing
though. We taught her the Resto, gave her a Book of Mormon and we have a
return appointment for this Wednesday. I pray it goes well! Thanks for all the love and support y'all, keep on smiling. Life is better that way. Till next time...
Love,
Elder Mason Rankin :)
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