1-25-16
After
we finished our studies and writing our family, an older couple (the
Edwards) took us to a chines buffet for lunch! Then, they took us to
Walmart so we
could get groceries. We cleaned up the apartment and the went to go and
teach a young couple with kids. It went well! We also got to see Patti
and Dave tonight. We talked about prophets. To end the night, we went
over to see the Harvey's. They're a young couple
from church. I get along with them really well. Bro. Harvey is a
dentist and they're my favorite! He invited us over for the Super Bowl
for snacks! I enjoy visiting them.
1-26-16
We
got to do some service for an old couple today. We raked their yard
because the lady has been in the hospital. Their grand daughter is a
member, so she told
us to go and see how they're doing. They had a lot more leaves than I
expected. We just showed up and got to work! Th nice thing is that the
city will go through neighborhoods and pick up piles of leaves for the
people. All you have to do is put the piles
by the road! So we just showed up and got to work! The man was so
grateful because he said that he's been worrying about that for weeks.
We
had three member present lessons today so that was awesome! We were
going to see Juwan, but he canceled due to some family issues. We had a
member come out
with us tonight who is a senior at Hartsville. He is questioning
serving a mission, so we talked to him about how awesome it is! He
played football, so we had a little bit in common. He looked up my
highlight film and watched it. Haha
We
were able to take him to go teach Ryan. They kind of know eachother
from school. Just different friend groups! The lesson went really well
and he is preparing
to be baptized on Feb. 20th!
1-27-16
Today
was a lot of tracting. We met some cool people along the way! We also,
saw the biggest dog I've seen in my life! His head was up to my
shoulders. After
dinner, we went over to see Sis. Smothers and her kids. They're going
through quite a bit right now, so they always love when we stop by.
1-28-16
The
Florence and Charleston stakes met in Sumter today for a meeting. Elder
Nielson from the seventy came with his wife and they spoke! He is such
an awesome
speaker. We all got to go up and shake his hand and talk to him for a
bit. He was surprised when he heard I was from Kansas. Haha
Elder
Nielson really focused on the redeeming and enabling power of the
Atonement. He also talked about how vital companion unity is. We are all
on the same
team, so why should we criticize them? He said; "Diversity is needed to
teach the diversity of the people in SC."
I
started reading a book called "More than a Tattooed Mormon" and I can
not put it down. It's so good! I'm already halfway done with it. A
member let us borrow
it, but it's about a young lady who becomes converted to the gospel.
The book isn't mainly about her, but the person reading it. For dinner,
we went over to the Thompson's. They're such an awesome family.
1-29-16
We
got to do some service for Patti & Dave after lunch. We helped them
rearrange their living room. We moved the TV, so we had to go to the
basement and drill
another hole for the cable to go through the carpet. I was rubbing my
arms against insulation trying to drill the hole and my arms started
itching SO bad because of the fiber glass. When I itched them, it felt
like I had a million little splinters in my arms.
It gets better... A member picked us up to go to Cheraw for a baptismal
interview, so I didn't have any time to wash my arms off. By then, the
fiber glass was in my sleeves too and it was too late. It was miserable!
Then, Bro. Edwards took us out to eat at
a Japanese steakhouse, so food kept my mind off of it for awhile. At
around 7pm,
we got back so I could finally shower! I got dressed again and then
went to visit the bishop. He is really working on getting members
involved in missionary work- specifically
less actives. Elder Nielson refers to part member families as the
"goldmine." It's true! They already know a little bit about the church
and have automatic fellow shippers. I'm excited to see how involved the
ward is going to get.
1-30-16
Today
was a really good day! We got Daniel out with us to teach a lesson and
then his mom took us out to eat with them. Soo I have some news...
President Turner
called me this morning and I'm going to be having a son already. He
assigned me to be a trainer this Wednesday for a brand new missionary
(my first son). He said that this is what the Lord has called me to do.
When he called he asked; "So are you ready for
an adventure Elder Mitchell?" I'm pretty nervous because I'm still
learning myself, but I had a good trainer. I'm also excited because it
shows that the Lord is expecting quite a bit from me right now. It is
also good that I get to stay in Hartsville. I'm
just going to put my trust in the Lord and I know he will help me!
Tonight,
we had an awesome lesson with Ryan again. The Spirit took control over
the lesson and we were just the mouthpieces. We taught him the Gospel of
Jesus
Christ. We asked if he had, has the chance to pray about baptism and if
the church is true. He said that he did last night and felt really good
about it! He said that it felt like something "pinched his heart," he
felt "calm" and "warm!" He is an awesome kid
and is steadily progressing. Im going to ask E. Siebers for a blessing
so I'm not so nervous about training. The Spirit has been nudging me all
day to ask for one. I just asked him and he said he was literally, just
thinking about asking me if I needed one.
Haha!
PS: reply just to my email instead of E. Siebers email since he will not be my companion anymore!!
I love you!
-Elder Mitchell
