Monday, May 6, 2013

Hey,

So I guess I'll tell you the rest of the story. . .

One day, the two young Elders were out and about -  talking to people like always, and 5:00 came around and it was time to meet with their wonderful new family of investigators!! Yay! So, they called a recent convert, Victor, to come with them and share his conversion experience. They picked him up and they drove to the appointment. They knocked on the door. The father of the family opened the door, and came outside-by himself. He began "Hey guys...we really appreciate what you did for our family. It was really nice." The Elders stood there and nodded...He continued "But my wife and I had a talk last night, and we both decided that it would be better for us to try this Baptist church around the corner. I don't mean to waste your time, but that's how we feel at the moment."

The Elders were shaken but with little hope left, one Elder stretched forth his hand-holding a Book of Mormon and invited the man to read it. and to pray about it. He said he would. So the three young men slowly walked away...defeated and depressed. "What did we do wrong?" Asked one Elder.

Anyway,...That's the end of the story...do you understand why I was waiting? I was hoping that things would change and I could come up with a happy ending where they all get baptized and stuff. That would be so great. So I was waiting for that to happen. And now, it's not so likely.

Big news:  Transfers are...today. and normally, for the past...year of my mission, nothing changes. Elder Henrie is my companion, and we are serving in the deaf branch. That's always been the case. Until now.

President Smart has called me to be a Zone Leader in Riverside. I will not be doing ASL anymore. I will be speaking...wait for it...English! and my companion will be Elder Figueroa (spelling?). Elder Henrie will be replacing me as District leader. His new companion will be Elder Gordon - ASL. I will be in a homeshare in the Woodcrest Ward. Wow, right? I know.

So...That's basically it. I'm just waiting for Elder F. to call us and let us know when I can move in.

I'm glad you laughed at all my weird faced pictures. I have a lot more coming. ... :] they are even more embarrassing.

Well, I'm sorry to hear about Charlie. How did it happen? I have a lot of questions about it...I'll just email him.

LVOE, ELEDR PCEK