We had so many miracles and blessings this week I don't even know where to begin! Conference was amazing! The week has been so jammed packed with spiritual experiences I hope I can remember a few of them!
Tuesday we went to Franklin, a town 30 minutes away, to help the zone leaders with some service at an old theater that was built in 1920! I felt like I was in the phantom of the opera:) Later that day I went on exchanges with Elder Weitzel and we found two great people! One lady was actually outside her house crying and we quickly jumped off our bike and talked with her. She is super nice and we taught her the plan of salvation. Riding bikes has its perks sometimes! It keeps us fit and we always have a great day.
That day we also met 2 guys who were playing basketball. What people don't realize is as missionaries the only things we do are teach and play ball:) They were very shocked when we beat them 21-9 in our white shirts:)
Wednesday we had a district meeting. I always enjoy having a little game along with my training. Today I trained on how to have companionship unity. You must learn to love your companion! We played a little newly wed game about how well you know your companion. We placed our chairs back to back with our companions chair and had to answer questions about our companion. Some questions were about them personally, some were about their teaching style, and then we had some random ones:) It was a great!
Thursday morning as I woke up I felt the need to fast! So just like in the Best Two Years I waited until my companion was about to eat breakfast before I told him we were going to fast that day haha. What a blessing it was too! I have a testimony of fasting! That night we went on exchanges with Chris, who got his mission call by the way! He is going to Carlsbad, California!! He leaves May 4th!!! Anyways we went out and had 2 suuuper good lessons. One with Janet, who we met last week. She is in her 60s and calls us her ''boys''. We met her two weeks ago as we were tracting in the rain soaking wet. She let us in and ever since we have been really close with her. She is catholic but loves the Book of Mormon and she first told us she would never change but the spirit is working so strong with her. She was seriously sharing her testimony to us about how she has been happier as she has read the Book of Mormon, and when we are here sharing what we love with her. Keep her in your prayers she is changing!
We also went to a guy named Roberts house. He is about 35 years old and has 2 kids and one more on the way. He was in prison about 10 years about but ever since has been looking to find Jesus. We put him on date to be baptized for next month! He has some changing to do but I know through the Atonement he will!
Kelly will be baptized next week! We are super excited for her! Kriss came home from her family reunion and loved conference! She is working on quitting smoking in preparation for her baptism the 30th of this month.
We went out with another priest on Friday. We always see miracles with young men out with us. We went to see a few potential investigators then went tracting after. We met a lady whose mother just passed away in Martinsville the end of last year. And wouldn't ya know, I taught her mother a few times! She broke down crying and really loves us missionaries. She said, "Tell whoever taught you guys that they did a great job. I have nothing but good things to say about you missionaries. You have been a blessing to my family." So I relay that message to you. Thank you mom and dad for teaching me. I love you both.
Promised blessing come to those who live the gospel. Russell M. Nelson teaches, "Keeping divine commandments bring blessings, every time! Breaking divine commandments brings loss of blessings, every time!" We had a less active lesson and the man was struggling to know if these "promised blessings" would ever come. I know they do! He has felt like since he was baptized 3 years ago he just hasn't seen any blessings, but as we sat down with him we were able to help him recognize those blessings. I pray he will continue to count his blessings.
The scripture we ponderized this week was D&C 88:63 "Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." I don't think it was coincidence that this week was this scripture. We had the opportunity to apply it with so many people!
Oh and then there was conference!! I have never enjoyed a conference like this one! But that will take me another 45 minutes to write about, I am going to have to make it quick!
There were so many talks that directly applied to our investigators and to myself. I enjoyed Elder Holland when he said, "The Lord blesses those who try." I invite you all to fellowship those who are around you. Open your arms and hearts a little wider. Think about those who need a friend- Elder Rasband. Priesthood is key! It was by priesthood that the worlds were created and it is by priesthood we can preform miracles. Have faith!
Elder Eyring truly hit home for me. Not being home with my family hasn't been too hard for me until conference! I love my family! I am grateful for the work my parents have done in the walls of our home.
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Mom,
wow! what are the names of the ym? do i know most of them? that is a great idea to have them in our home! you and dad are the perfect example of what a marriage should be! I was watching a face to face with Elder Bednar and his wife with the youth and they talked about how to have a successful marriage. they sounded and acted just like you two! i am blessed to have you as my mom. I love you! keep it up, wrap your arms around those boys and make sure they know they are loved.
we were so happy when elder Uchtdorf talked about that! I was just waiting for him! I love him! every night as we get ready to go to bed we listen to talked from the past general conferences and i love when he gives his plane analogies!
wow! Jamin is a married man huh? well i am happy that he is married before he did anything. he has a good heart. how is he doing in Korea? I'm glad our family was there to support him. wish him the best!!
can you send me pics of dads truck again? that is super sweeet! good job hannah! i will show you some more moves when i get home:)
the trinity is pretty much retarded haha lets be honest! it didn't come about until the 4th and 5th century in the nicene creed! holland has a great talk about it!
keep praying for the investigators we sure can feel your prayers! when i first got here in greenwood we had 1 investigator but we have seen some great miracles as we have been obedient and diligent!
Love,
Elder Coon
Dad,
It was such a great conference! to be honest it was the first one i stayed awake for all 4 sessions. haha kinda pathetic but i was proud of myself:) every talk was amazing! I felt like each speaker was talking to each of my investigators! I loved all of them Im not sure I can even pick one! Loved Elder Stevenson about how the priesthood is the key to starting your car and driving home! and all the talks about the sacrament. I need to prepared more before hand so it isn't a snackrament but a sacrament (elder riley packer).
Elder Christopherson did a great job on fatherhood. I couldn't help but get teary eyed when I listened to that. I love you dad. I am proud of you and wish to be like you! Thank you for being the provider and protector. I wrote down, "my righteousness is the greatest joy to my father." It is never too soon to prepare for fatherhood!
Loved the story of Elder Nelson. I thought it was funny how normal he spoke about the 2 girls coming to him. He didn't sound too surprised about it! Makes me think how often something like that happens haha!
We had a great week this week. Found some great people and had some really spiritual experiences. I am praying to teach and baptize a family so if you would like to pray with me that would be great! The priesthood session was so good! Loved Eyring's talk about how we went to his sons mission and met the family his son baptized. That hit home for me. I want to do the same! He also taught how the most important work you do is in the walls of your own home. I thank you and mom for the sacredness of our home. It is a place of peace from the world.
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