On Monday, we were able to visit the J family, a very inactive family who claim to still have a testimony but they haven't been to church for about 3 years because they chose to be offended. The dad was even the 2nd counselor in the branch presidency for a time. We were talking with them, and it was hard for me, being the impatient person I am, to not be too bold with them and tell them to grow up and let it go. But I restrained and we showed love and kindness and they agreed to let us come over every Monday night for family home evening. So, gradually we will start including members of the branch with whom they are on good terms and see where it can get them. We're excited for it.
On Thursday, we did exchanges with some English missionaries in our zone and it was great! I was with Elder Ellison from Wyoming and we had a good time. I was able to go to my very first dinner appointment with an American family since I left on my mission! I can't believe it's been that long even though I'm serving in the States! We ate with the Urednick family and I loved it. They all had such a sweet spirit and righteousness in their home. I'd never left a meal appointment so uplifted and edified.
Saturday was suuuuper rough. We were tracting for 3 hours straight and didn't teach a single person. We were discouraged, but kept working through it and we decided to visit a former investigator close to our next appointment. We knocked on what we thought was her house, but she didn't even live there! We taught a man named J and he didn't seem to interested, but was willing to listen. When we asked if we could come back another time he said next Sunday at noon. I told him we wouldn't be able to because we'd be at church, and he straightway said, "Oh, I'll come to church with you then." We were shocked! We didn't even invite him to church yet and he said he'll come! So we're looking forward to this Sunday and seeing him there.
We're still working with A's husband, C. For the past 4 months he's been going to Sacrament meeting, then gospel principles, and then he'd wait in his car for the third hour. Yesterday, I walked into the cultural hall for Priesthood during the third hour, and C was in there sitting in the back! I went and sat by him and thanked the Lord for the miracle of seeing him in there!
That's it for this week! I love you so much and I hope you have a good week! I'm always praying for you and the family.
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