Well another week has come and gone! Is it just me or is time speeding up?....
Anyways cool things happened this week!
Glen had in interview with our branch President to see how ready he is for baptism and it went really well! He did feel that he might need a bit more time just to make sure everything his solidified and he is really ready. Sister Goodwin and I both agree. Baptism is a big step and we really want to make sure that he is ready for it! We had a lesson with him the next day and it was probably one of our best lessons with him! He was so excited at the end and was like "Wow, I learned an awful lot today!" Haha you go Glen! We talked about testimonies and how to gain one. Then we all went around and bore our testimonies. Even him! His was simple and sweet and so powerful. We felt very strongly that he needed to make it a habit to bear his testimony every day. I think that's how he learns. And we know that our testimony is like a living thing. It needs to be well taken care of and nourished. And if you don't use it you lose it! He has such an honest heart and a strong desire to do what is right and he has changed SO much since the beginning! I love watching people change. I probably won't be here to see him baptised but that's okay. I am just so honored and grateful that I got to watch his progression thus far. I get front row seats to watch God at work and it's amazing!
I have seen it in Darlene too. She loves the Book of Mormon! It will change your life if you just take the time to read it! Such a simple formula with such powerful results! There have been very few that have taken the initiative to read it the way that she has. And that is the reason she is growing the way she has. I am convinced. The Book of Mormon is like the medication everyone needs. But just like any medicine, it won't do you a bit of good just sitting there on your table. You have to take it for it to work. I am so glad she is taking it and internalizing it because it is changing her and making her more aware of God's pure love and her divine nature.
We also made the decision to go to church in Annapolis last Sunday. Oh how I love the members there! The whole area has such a special place in my heart! We visited a family who just moved here from Alberta a couple of months ago. The dad was baptized just before they left so they have been missing the missionaries like crazy! They are so strong. Living in Annapolis is a lot like living in Kansas! Everything is far away and the members are super spread out. So I was able to relate with them on that and sister Goodwin was able to talk with them about Lethbridge haha. We also visited a couple called the Gouchers. Oh, I felt so much love for them! I wish I had gotten more time to get to know these people better. We had a really good conversation and they gave us cookies. What sweeties:)
On a lower note, we stopped by one of our friends, Doyle, last night. It had been a while since we had seen him because he had been sick with Pneumonia. When we got there, he told us that he just got back from a specialist. "I'm full of cancer." he said. Oh, it just broke our hearts. But he told us that there is no need to make a fuss about it. It is what it is. We were able to testify about the plan of salvation and share a scripture and it was just really tender.
I so appreciate the Savior in my life. Especially in moments like these where life gets real. He really is so sweet and he really does give you what you need. I wish the world understood how easy it is to access his power. When I need his help I ask for it and like clockwork, it's there. I love him for that. He is my steady friend. My mission has brought me closer to him in ways I never thought possible. I am so grateful for my relationship with my Savior. It's the most precious thing I have!
Have a wonderful week!
Love, sister Bates
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