The Work
of God is unhindered and goes forward, no matter who goes home and when!
Everyone is bugging me nonstop that I go home in 14 days. That is so strange to
hear and I am strangely desensitized to the thought. I am so used to missionary
life. It will be missed. I had my exit interview with President on Sunday night
in his living room. It was great. Lots of advice, mostly on marriage and
choosing the right girl. Also one that really stuck out to me: ''Maintain
Personal Worship Habits''. That will be my goal. I am so very grateful to have
had President and Sister Markham as my Mission President for the entire 2
years. I feel so prepared and so...taught. They are so loving and sensitive and
have been and will be fantastic examples for me forever. I love them.
Elder
Diaz and I baptized on Sunday. Her name is Jessica. She has gone to church for
3+ months and we could not for the life of us find her mother to have her sign
her baptism record thing (she had not seen her mom for 3 years). But on Sunday
morning we were driving Sister Markham to a place in the Capital and Elder Diaz
got a call on the phone from our Ward Mission Leader, ''Elders, I got the
signature!'' He had gone of his own will and out of his way to take Jessica in
his car to look for her mom on Sunday Morning. That’s what I call taking
initiative! It was a great service and she asked me to baptize her and it was
an honor. The special feeling of performing a saving ordinance never could get
old. We are looking to baptize 5-6 more in these next 2 weeks.
Hmm..I don’t
know what else to say. I just love you guys. Thanks dad for helping me out with
the lake stuff, that will be great to start working right away. If you could
ask around in the ward/stake/friends for other work opportunities that would be
much appreciated. Mom, question, what would you like me to save or bring home
of the stuff that you sent with me? Sheets, pillow, towels, shoes (my big boots
are still OK, should I bring them home or give them to a needy elder here or is
Matthew more needy), toothbrushes, 2 year old beef jerky and m&ms, etc.
Just tell me what you think.
Anyways.
Have a great week everyone. Good works and charity, that’s what its all about.
Love,
Elder Smith
P-day at the zoo
August 28, 2016 - Jessica's baptism
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