Monday it was raining a good bit. We had to get a member to take us to Wal-Mart to get groceries haha. But after P-Day we biked to a lesson and had a really good discussion with her about things that are going on and overall it was just a really good lesson. Then we came back and ended the day.
Tuesday we had District Council again and talked about Christ-like Attributes and what we learned from certain attributes, like Charity, Humility, Diligence, and Patience. It was a cool District Council on how they all came together and how it all tied together. It was really inspired I feel like. Then afterwards we switched into service clothes and did service at the Animal Shelter here in town and we walked a couple of dogs for them. After we did that we came back and did Companionship Studies and contacted people over the phone. Then we biked to a restaurant and had dinner with some members and that was pretty fun. Sadly during that someone dropped us so we were pretty bummed to see that afterwards. Then we did a few other things and came back for the night.
Wednesday we did our studies and got things read y for the day. We had a few things fall through so we did some more contacting and then we went out and tried to find a few people. We were able to setup a few return appointments and talked to a few people. Then we had a super cool lesson with a guy we haven't had much contact with for a while, and talked about the Book of Mormon and things that are going on. He is super cool and super ready for the Gospel. After that we reported a little and then we visited Betsy for a while and fellowshipped with her for a good bit and that was nice. She's coming a long well. Then we biked up to a members home and had a Bible Study with them. It was pretty good and we learned a lot. Then we biked home.
Thursday we had a early lesson with Vernita, and talked with her for a little bit. If y'all can pray for her to have courage that would mean the world to me. She's awesome, she's just having a hard time with a few things. Then after we finished studies and did a few things at the Library. Then we came back and contacted more people and went out and tried to visit people also, but not much luck sadly came from it. Then later we had a lesson with Miesha and had another good discussion with her also. Gave her 2 talks that we told her we would bring by, so that was pretty good. But overall it was a pretty ok day.
Friday we did our studies, and the Food Pantry was cancelled because someone did it for us because of Tropical Storm Olga that was starting to hit us. Then we did some of Weekly Planning and then we got picked up by a member and we went up to Okolona and visited a few people and actually found 2 people during some time we had which was awesome! Then we tried visiting a few people while we were out in that direction, not much came from it, except a good less active member discussion we had for a while which was super nice. Then we came home and got some dinner and finished off Weekly Planning and was texting people and found a person because of it which was good.
Saturday the Tropical Storm was on and off during the morning mostly. We had to walk to go feed some dogs but we had to get a ride halfway because of how bad it was getting, but we took some funny photos and videos because of it. Afterwards we finished up a few things we needed to do and we got a ride up to Aberdeen from a member and had some pretty good lessons with a lot of people! We even put Keondrick on date! It was awesome! It was an overall super good discussion with a lot of people about the Plan of Salvation and to her things and it was just really effective up there. Then we got some food as well and then came in for the night and I had some calls to take care of and did Call Ins with the Starkville Sisters.
Sunday we went to Church early because we were asked to attend Branch Council, and that went pretty well. Then Vernita was at Church which was awesome! Then after Church we came back home and did some studies for a little bit and then we had a few lessons that some worked, and some didn't. But overall we were able to help someone out move some limbs around due to the storm. And then I got a call to help instruct at a meeting I have to attend Thursday so that's exciting. Then we finished up a few things and came back and had Call Ins with the Zone Leaders.
There was a lot of things that happened this week, but I'm grateful for the blessings that came from it. And one things I learned from this week is this... "Don't you quit.. You keep trying.. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late. And some don't come till Heaven. But for those who embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be alright in the end. Trust God, and Hope in Good Things to Come." - Elder Jeffery R. Holland.
May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!
Elder Braxton Hotton
Attachments:
-Olga photos of things
-Animals we walked and a cat
-Our bathroom floor was being fixed, and this is what is under us
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