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| Elder Herbert (top left) at Zone Conference. |
Dear family,
This week was a good
one. It started getting cooler and cloudier. It's awesome that we get to take a
break from the blazing hot sun. I sent you a picture of all the missionaries in
my zone. I hope you like it. I'm sorry mom, but I haven't been able to find my
camera. I think I may have left it in the apartment in Manorwood. I'll have to
check my bags again. I'll let you know if I find it. I will keep sending you
pictures from zone conference though! That way you can still tell if I'm
alive.
We met an amazing
woman this week. Her name is Sister “M”. She and her son are converts to the
church. They joined last month on June 6th! She currently lives outside of
our mission in Lacey, WA. She got a hold of us because some of her friends here
in Kent are moving to Eastern WA and they needed help moving. She thought it
would be great to call the elders that lived in their area! She's originally
from PA. I told her that's where I was born and she asked what part. I told her
Lancaster, and she said that she lived close by. The area code for her phone
number is 507. She told us the move would be a great missionary opportunity.
Afterward we went over to a member's home and sent them as a referral to their
new address. We also contacted the bishop of that ward to inform him of the
referral. Their new house is only a block away from the church building! They
also live within 15 minutes of the Colombia River temple. Sister “M” took us
grocery shopping and bought us a whole bunch of junk food! She's awesome!
Later this week, we
found some new potential investigators. I met a lady named “S” on Saturday.
I just said hi and walked over to her porch and started teaching her the
restoration. I asked her if she would be baptized if she found out it was true.
She said she would. She had an eye patch. Elder Holden asked what happened to
her eye, and it somehow transitioned to the gospel. That was a cool
experience.
None of our
investigators made it to church this week. Brother “S” was sick, and we lost
contact with the “T” family. We'll see what happens with them. I hope they
didn't move. I keep praying that we'll find new people to teach, and their
hearts will be softened. Elder Holden and I are trying to set up lessons with
members.
Anyways, I know that
I'm doing the most important work. At least I'm trying to fulfill my calling to
the best of my ability. Please keep the ward in your prayers as well. I'm not
sure if I'm staying or leaving after this transfer. I know that the Lord knows
where I'm supposed to go. I trust that he has a purpose for me being here and
has a purpose for every area I serve in.
There are holes in the
bottom of my shoes now. Could you send me a pair of waterproof shoes for my
birthday? That's really all I need. I love you all so much.
Love,
Elder Herbert