Monday we had District P-Day. We went to an Escape Room called Shadow Mannor and we got out! It was pretty intense, but a lot of fun. Then we went to a little crystal man-made cave in a Cemetery and inside it had a lot of Jesus Nativity Life sets and it was really awesome to check out. Then we went to Brother Boggs house in Collierville and played Ticket to Ride in which I ended up winning for the first time ever playing it, and also ate food, because that's important. After that we had dinner at the Morrisons and talked about part-member family opportunities.
Tuesday during District Council we talked about Our Purpose as a Missionary and how we can show that to people. Then after we bore our testimonies, which was fun. Then we had Wendys and planned on taking a different route this time. We went and visited Sister Watkins, and spoke to her for a while which was really good. After that we prayed with her and went finding on her street, and it was successful. We had one person for us and one person for Collierville. Then after that we tried Lynn and Beverly but they ended up being busy, so we(they) will try next week. After that we went to the church building and talked with Anthony and watched a member teach people self defense.
Wednesday was a little interesting. Oxford Elders came up here because Elder Jackson and Elder Oseen had a meeting to go to in Bartlett, so me and Elder Probst stayed here in Holly Springs. We helped Brother Roswell in the morning do some cleanup and chucked things into the dump and had Taco Bell as well. Also Elder Probst got a name by the Morrisons XD. We also had appointments throughout the day but all of them fell through, but we met a guy who was at first Skeptical of us because of past experiences with others(not missionaries). But when he realized we are really who we are, he opened up and he was pretty cool. So that was a neat experience to have. Then when they came back me and Elder Jackson had dinner at Brother Roswells.
Thursday we checked out a part-member family and that was interesting, we're going back to teach the wife the Plan of Salvation. Then after we went and worked on the church for a while, and then we get an email telling us that we get another stake into our Mission, the Tupelo Mississippi Stake. It came from the Alabama Birmingham Mission and now it will be apart of our Mission, so that was crazy to hear. So new areas like Corinth, New Albany, Tupelo, and other areas. So that's exciting, but it doesn't take effect till July 1st, so it's going to be a while. Then after we taught Shirley at the Cooks, still no baptismal date, ugh, soon enough it'll happen. Then we helped a family move a couple things into their shed.
Friday made it 6 Months that I have been on my Mission. It was crazy to think about. We had the Animal Shelter and I was a little sad because I felt like I was going to leave it. Then after we tried some people but all of that fell through, and finding in that area wasn't successful either. Then we came home and did a lot of church invites and then we got picked up by Brother Kahler and we had dinner with them and Elton. It was really fun, but that was overall Friday.
Saturday was a lot of happy and sad moments. We had a lesson in Northern Byhalia at 12, and we got a ride from a member, and we actually get there early. And we meet him and his Brother, and we teach the Restoration. And it was really good, the brother took a Book of Mormon and said that he will contact us. The one we had the appointment with was previously given one by someone before, so we challenged both of them to read it. Then we had lunch at Panda Express. Then we had Aerian and Lilyanna's Baptism! It was really good and me, Elder Larsen from Memphis 2nd, and Modesty sang a Child's Prayer and it was really good. Then after all of that we came home and did a couple of things. Then we went to Ray and Shay's and review the Restoration. After we went to Wendys and we received transfer news. So I was looking at the email that was sent, and this was what I was thinking, "Crap.. I'm leaving.. Ok.. Hot Springs Zone..? I thought it was the Pine Bluff Zone? Hmm, where am I at.. Ok.. I found my name.. Pine Bluff 1.. WHAT. Who is my companion.. Wait. Elder Horman(He came out with me)? Wait(Looks at where he is coming from)... OH CRAP. I'M GETTING WHITEWASHED." So yea, me and Elder Horman get to go into an area and get it going again. So that's exciting. I also get to see Elder Rich again, because he's staying in Stuttgart while Elder Brinkerhoff goes home. Wow, how time flies. But I was really sad to hear that I was leaving. I loved(and still do) Holly Springs and I'm going to miss it a lot. I start in Pine Bluff on Tuesday(tomorrow).
Sunday was good and hard. I had to say Goodbye to a lot of people and a lot of people were sad that I was leaving. But I will be back, even if it takes me till Spring or Summer of 2021, I will be back. But we confirmed Aerian and Lilyanna and that was good. Then after church we did a little bit of studies and we then went up to Lamar where I finally was able to give that marked Book of Mormon to the person it needed to go. After 4.5-5 months, it's finally in her hands. I was really excited. Then we went up to Mockys, prayed with her, and talked to a few people and made progress with a few people! We were really excited to see that happen. Then we went to the Millers, gave Sister Miller a blessing, and then had dinner at Brandon's house. We had fun talking about a lot of stuff, and then after we visited Gary before we went home.
It has been a blessing to be able to serve here in Holly Springs and to be able to work with the people that I was supposed to work with. I hope you all have an amazing week and I will see y'all in Pine Bluff! Wish me luck!
Elder Braxton Hotton
Attachments:
-District P-Day
-Holly Springs District
-A Quote
-Baptism!!
-Saying Goodbye to a few people(Gary, Brandon, and the Beckerdites)
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