Hey Family!
Wow, alot has been on my mind lately, but when it all comes down to it, I just love being a missionary! For some reason, the past few weeks, I have loved my mission more than ever. I guess it finally has really sunk in, that this is the most important thing that I could ever do in my life, and I love doing it. I know that I am happy when I accept and follow what the Lord wants for me, and not what I want for myself. I trust and have faith that what the Lord wants for me, is the best thing for me.
So we had a great week! Alexa is a miracle investigator, prepared by the Lord! We had 2 great lessons with her this past week, and set a baptism date with her for Dec. 29th! She is so excited to be baptized! Her family is very opposed and so are her friends. She has even been fed anti literature, and is getting kicked out of her house, but she still hasn't faltered! Her faith has strengthened mine, and it is so neat to see the spirit work in her. You can even see a physical difference - her continence is brighter, and she is willing to follow the spirit that she feels. We have only taught her for 2 weeks now, but her faith and testimony is stronger that anyone that i have ever taught. her friend that introduced her to the church, is leaving for her mission this week, but she has been able to meet a lot of the members at church, and is being fellowshipped well.
The past few months have really strengthened my testimony that the Lord is preparing people to accept the truth. From teaching Matt, Zoe, Maddie, and Alxea it has added to my knowledge that this is the Lords work, and if I am obedient, faithful, and work hard He will trust me, and bless me with the opportunity to teach the elect.
We also had a miracle lesson with our investigator Anson Cheung. he is going to DVC and is from Hong Kong. He speaks English well, but there is still a bit of a language barrier. He has been taught for almost a year, and has been taught everything. This week we decided to review the plan of salvation, and help him understand more about where he came from. As we taught we really focused on teaching to his needs, and listening to the spirit to ask him inspired questions. At the end of the lesson he asked when the next baptism service would be. We thought that he wanted to see someone get baptized. There was a bit of confusion then we asked him "Did you want to see a baptism or did you mean you want to get baptized?" He was like "I want to get baptized!" We set a baptism date for Feb. 5th! He is going back to China from mid December to Jan. 21st, so we will have time to teach him for a few more weeks when he gets back. It was a great lesson. It brings so much peace and perspective to life when we simply know where we came from! And that's just a small piece of the Plan of Salvation! When we understand the plan God has for us, there is nothing that brings more happiness to life.
So this is the last week of the transfer. I don't know what is going to happen, but for some reason, I feel like I'm going to get released from being a ZL, and hopefully get to train a new missionary again! What ever my assignment is, I am excited to continue to be my best, improve everyday, and be worthy of all the miracles that the Lord desires to bless me with.
I was a little shocked to hear about G-mama Cook moving. I kind of suspected that her health was going downhill, because I haven't received a letter from her in forever! It will be weird not having her live in Lake Point, but I'm glad that she will love her new apartment. Tell her that her favorite grandson loves her.
Oh yea! Guess what we did last pday!? We went to a Christmas tree lot, and bought a live tree! We just thought it would be fun. I had never been to a tree lot before. The tree is about 6 feet tall, and its the really bushy kind! It was normally $60, but they gave it to us for $30 - the tree, the stand, and the tax - $30! It was a Christmas miracle. Some members gave us lights, and we bought $3 worth of ornaments at the dollar store! Its fun. We set it up in the front room of our apartment.
So things have never been better! We enjoyed the Christmas devotional last night. I love being a missionary during Christmas! I love you family and hope that you have another great week!
-Elder Cook
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