SOOOO all the people we had appointments with didnt keep their appointments.Typical missionary experience, but there were a few people that did keep their appointments and we had some good lessons!
Alright some highlights from my week!
Number one! We had a lesson with a part member family and we prayed in the beginning about what we should share with them. I felt strongly that we needed to talk about the Word of Wisdom with them. My companion also felt the same way. As we are sitting, talking with them they start to talk about giving up smoking and other things. They kept talking about health and other things pertaining to the Word of Wisdom. Elder Dean and I just look at each other like what the heck! So it was really cool to see that the Lord truly is aware of us and the people we are teaching. We testified to them about how we prayed before coming here today and the Lord directed us to talk about the Word of Wisdom today. Sister Griers eyes just got super wide and she was just amazed that the Lord has been so aware of her and her husband. It was such a cool experience. We taught the Lesson and it went really well. Its so amazing to see people you grow to love make chances in there life that brings them closer to Christ! I love the work I get to be apart of!
Highlight number dos! We got to drive to crestview for Elder Deans person he was teaching, who was geting baptized. Which also meant that we were only 30 minutes away from Fort Walton Beach which also meant we took a detour! ;) I was able to see one of my two favorite families! The Nausses and the Birds!! It was so funny! The birds pulled up while we were at stewbys (by the way if you ever go to FWB you need to go to stewbys!) and it looked like she was about to cry haha and her kids came up to me cause they all made me pictures. It was cute, and I got to see matt (Her husband)! Then shortly after the Nausses pulled up and sister nauss comes running at me screaming ELDER GRAHAM!!! I dont care im hugging you! Hahaha shes like oh my gosh im going to cry and then begins to start to tear up. Im Like no you cant do this to us sister nauss cause if you cry then sister birds going to cry and then im gonna start crying and this just isnt gonna be good. hahahah It was funny. I got to see sister nausses husband brandon and hes super chill! haha one of my favorite people in FWB! They have the cutest little girl named Ellie! Anyways it was so awesome to catch up with them and get to see them before I finish my mission! It was kinda crazy cause I didnt realize how big of an impact I mad on the people there. In reality it wasnt me it was all the Lord guiding me and Directing me in the way I could help them most. But I love those people they have become my second family. One of my favorite things is being able to grow close to the members and build a connection and a life long friendship! Cant wait to see them again!
Highlight number 3 we set a baptismal date with one of the people we Are teaching! She was taught by a sister missionary that I came out with. So it worked out perfectly cause she's getting baptized September 1st and that sister missionary is going to be visiting that weekend! So many blessings have been coming forth this past month!
I just know that this is the Lord's restored church on the earth today! So much peace and happiness comes from the many blessings of the restoration. The power of prophets and the priesthood back on the earth for our heavenly father to bless his children! I know with all my heart and soul that the Book or Mormon is true! It came forth the way Joseph Smith said it came forth and it is to stand as a beacon of light calling all to come unto Christ and be perfected in him! I know the savior loves each and every single one of us. He is my Elder brother and I love him deeply. I am grateful for his sacrifice that I may return to my father in heaven with my family. Jesus is The Christ the son of the living God and I am called to be his representative no greater calling have I ever received than to be a witness of his name! I love his work!
Let's not sleep through the restoration!
I invite everyone to take a moment and listen to this talk! It will bless you!
https://www.lds.org/general-
I love you all thank you for all the support you have given me thus far in my mission! I will see you all soon! :)
Love,
Elder Graham.
PICTURES:
1. Pictures with the birds
2. Me catching a bass today
3. Getting our country on with fishing and wearing our boots.
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