Sorry it's so late everyone! We went up into the mountains today:) This week was great! I was able to go on exchanges with Elder Peterson (My trainer) on Saturday which was fun! It was a really long day! We got up at 6 and Brother Dahl (new move in, Age 25, RM) came and picked us up at 620 to go workout, Then we went to help someone move out at 730 to about 9. Then walked a couple miles home, got picked up at 10 by other missionaries to go help with some ward work until about 3, Came home and cleaned up, Then got picked up for dinner at 445. THEN biked to an appointment at 7. We found a new investigator tracting as well. It was really a miracle how it happened...
We were locking our bikes to a sign to start a certain street and a guy was outside washing his car, So, naturally, we decided to ask if we could help. He respectfully declined and then asked... "So, what sort of message do you have for me?" haha very good question. We then taught him the restoration and the BOM right there in his driveway. He accepted a copy and we committed him to read Alma 32 before our next visit in 2 weeks.
It's INSANE to see the Lord's hand in the work. He placed Christian outside at the very moment we would be in the area and He trusted us enough to know to talk to him. I love this great work. I love serving. And I love this TRUE Gospel.
We did have one let down this week. Joy told us that she wants to stay non-denominational. But we will keep at it. We don't give up without a fight;)
The work in the Coronado ward is picking up SO fast. The members are beginning to trust the missionaries again and do their own work as well. And they take care of us SOO well. We get fed everyday and we constantly get calls from members telling us about missionary experiences they've had. I think the talks we gave really helped them to see that ANYONE can do missionary work.
The Lord IS hastening His work. I know it. I have witnessed it more than ever here in this great ward. I love all of you with all my heart and I know that Our Heavenly Father is with us. you are NEVER alone.
Love, Elder Taylor Alston
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| flowing water in the marsh after a monsoon! |
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| I set up my hammock! |
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| I took the ghetto paint job off...looks new again : ) |
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| Who thought of a poop sloping business? haha |
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| hahaha yes... |
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| love climbing : ) |
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| Elder Peterson and I did some yoga this morning at the top. |
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