Week 72: You can't walk away not knowing that it is true...

Hey Family,

Scripture of the week: 2 Nephi 33: 10-11

You can’t read the Book of Mormon with real intent and walk away not knowing it is true.

Oh what a fantastic week. We have been so richly blessed in this area this transfer. The shotgun down time is officially over and this area is officially a rockin area. We found 5 new investigators this week, and have appointments set up to meet with 5 more this week, by the end of the week we should have close to 20 people that heavenly father has allowed us to work with. I just love this gospel so much.

So before I forget, 530 my time 330 your time sounds great. We don’t have church till 1 so don’t get out till 4, so 530 is perfect for me.. Dang I just love you guys so much. Ah can’t wait to talk to you,  crazy to think this is the last phone call, and the next time we talk will be at the airport when I can give yall a big huge hug.

So this week was just great in so many ways. I did pass my kidney stone, not something I wish to ever do again, funny story though... apparently spinach, kale strawberries, etc, can cause kidney stones. Well for the past 8 months I have been putting all of those things in my morning protein shakes. And protein powder can maybe cause them to, so no more shakes for me for a while I guess. Glad I passed it though. 

I had another one of those defend the prophet Joseph moments this week. It’s been a while since I’ve had one, so I was quite happy to have it this week. We saw this guy so we stopped to talk to him, turns out he was atheist and was just a real jerk. The whole time he just bagged on my beliefs and on the prophet until I finally had heard enough. So I said something along the lines of... "I don’t appreciate how you are making fun of my beliefs" he replied with "ill do it till the day I die" I then said "give me and my companion 30 minutes and I promise you we will change your thoughts about the prophet of god, and about the nature of god, and his plan for us" he declined, but I was able to walk away knowing that I had said what I needed to say.  I love moments like that, cause they allow me to see how much this gospel really means to me.

If I do train again before I go home, I would have to step down as a zone leader. Who knows if it will happen. Wouldn’t mind stepping down for a while to take a few breaths, but whatever the lord wants I will do.

I decided this week, and even told president this.. I would be totally fine with shot gunning areas the rest of my mission. It is crazy to say that, but I have decided that I love it. It reminds me how truly dependent I am on Heavenly Father. I love the growth I am able to have at times of struggle on my mission.

I sure do love you guys. Talk to ya Sunday.

Hold to the Rod

Elder Toner