Ahh, P-day once again! It wasn't a very exciting one, but it's good to get away from the stress of missionary work. It was nice to talk to you and all of my friends. The McLean's fed us curry and it was delicious as always. We had two solid appointments today but unfortunately they fell through. Oh well, that is the joy of missionary work!
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Well, today was our day to drive up to Ayr for District Meeting. Then the Ayr elders came down and we went on exchanges. I went with our district leader named Elder Thackeray from Murray, Utah. We found a couple good people so it was a successful day. Today, I realized that Stranraer is such a small town and that most people know me. We were walking down the street and about 10 people walked by saying "Hello Elder Austin!" That's when you know that you've been in an area too long. Imagine what it's gonna be like after three more months here. I'm gonna be famous! Well, Bethany had her baptismal interview tonight and she passed with flying colors. I'm so happy. :)
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Today was the kind of day that everything fell apart. We had three scheduled appointments but all of them cancelled. I hate those days, but I wouldn't call it an unsuccessful day. We met some really good people on the street who looked promising. The McRobb's fed us too, so I can't complain! It was vegetable curry and rice. So Delicious!
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Today was another tough day for us. More appointments were cancelled and that is never good. Tonight we basically had to tell Angela she has to start acting and keeping the commandments or we can't see her anymore. It didn't feel good but it had to be done. The day didn't end good either. I tried to talk to this man and offer him a pass-a-long card, but all he did was threaten to hurt me, then walk away. I don't think he was having a good day and neither was I. Oh well, there's always tomorrow.
Friday, March 14, 2014
We've had so many appointments this week, its weird. I guess it's a good thing but we are really busy because of it. This morning we helped David McLean paint his back fence, so that was fun. Unfortunately, we had one of our investigators drop us, He said the Mormon thing just isn't for him, so that was sad. After a couple more appointments and dinner at the Corrigans, we saw Bethany to end the night. She said she was really nervous and scared. We offered her a blessing and she accepted. I was the voice of it and it was a very spiritual blessing. I could feel the Lord talking to her through me. It helped her a lot and made her feel better. that was a good end to the night.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Well today was the big day that I've been looking forward to all week. At 5 p.m. we had Bethany's baptism. I was talking to Angela Campbell before it started, and she said she was talking to you over Facebook. Apparently you told her to give me a hug. I can't do that! I'm a missionary! But the baptism was absolutely wonderful. It wasn't until I was drying off and changing in the bathroom that the Spirit hit me REALLY HARD! It was an undeniable feeling of peace. I felt as if I had figuratively introduced Bethany to Jesus Christ and I felt like He was proud of me. It almost brought me to tears in the bathroom. Bethany was in tears as well when she bore her testimony at the end of it. Days like this really remind me of why I'm here.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
It was a very good church meeting this morning. Bethany was confirmed a member of the church and given the Holy Ghost. Her mother was there so that was very special as well. She kept telling me after the meeting that she was finally a Mormon. It is such an honor and a blessing to be involved in the process of her conversion. To see where she started to where she is now, it is remarkable what the Lord can do. The McLeans fed us steak pie tonight and it was delicious! I think that's all for me this week. Here's a couple of pictures for you. :)
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