Logan - Valencia Week 8

7.7.08
I recieved letters form Audrey, Jessica, and Mom I think, thank you everyone Jessica how does it feel to be a MOM! I am so excited for you and nick you will be great parents. I am and Uncle! how wild is that. Congratulations I was very excited to hear all about it, what an amazing experiance.

I see miracles everyday and this week I would like to share two of them with you. This sunday was fast and testimony meeting and we had invited Patricia to come again but it is hard for her because she works late the night before and has kids without a husband to help. Kevin her son that is handicapped has really become good friends with Elder Carpenter and me he calls us by our first names and gets excited when we show up at his house. As I was sitting in church I didnt see patricia so I offered a pray asking for God to help prompt Patricia to come to church even though it is a lot of work for her to get there. I knew that thats where she needed to be though regardless. 20 mins later she walks through the door with kevin. I was very happy to see her and greatful that God had heard and answered my prayers. I was tlaking to her after and she said she wasnt planning on coming but Kevin came into her room and said Mom Why arent we at church with Logan? she then quickly got dressed and rushed over. It was amazing and is amazing to see the change in her life. Not only spiritually but physically, everytime we go over so is glowing a little more. The first time we met her she had dark eyes looked sad, now she is feeling looking and doing better.

WE need to all be greatful for the blessings we have and take advantage of everyday. We need to see the Bad occasioanlly to be greatful for the God. Patricia I am sure can atest to this. She is done smoking and is getting baptized on the 19th.

Testimony meeting was going well untill a crazy guy got up and started telling us how the church was a conspiracy and he was slamming his scriptures on the pulpit screaming. He was a scary looking man that people usually just avoid because he is a little crazy. The spirit that was in the room of course left and I was at the verge of getting up and escorting him to his seat. The bihop wasnt there but the 2nd counselor finally took charge. A strong (strong in spirit) member then got up and testified it was beautiful to feel the sudden contrast in the room from good to bad, to better. I could tell our investiagtors really felt it as well. When we hear truth or testify of truth We can know its true through the power of the holy ghost. I am greatful for the comforter that Jesus sent us when he left.

I was able to finish Jesus the Christ a few days ago and I can honestly say that book has changed my life. My understanding of him and love for the savior has grown greatly. I have one more experiance I would like to share.

WE knocked on a Columbians door and a girl 18 answered and started talking with us she said we could come back sunday or yesterday and teach. So through the week Elder Carpenter and I prayed for her and asked God to help prepare her for our message. We also fasted togther for the same purpose. Yesterday as we approached the buzzer I offered another quick pray that they would be there and ready. WE rung the buzzer and waited, there was a long pause I automatically thought ohh darnet and was bummed but then we heard someone yell Elders! off their porch we were suprised they knew who we were. They let us in and the sisters brother happened to be a less active member from Columbia. WE sat with him and he kept saying how did you find me? he wrapped his hands around the Book of Mormon and was very excited to get out his white shirts and ties for next sunday. I am so greatful that God is really there and guides us everyday. He was ready to come back to church just needed the invite,

I feel like my eyes have been opened and my understanding of the gospel has really grown. Even the things they tell you your whole life in church I really grasp them and understand them now. No doubt this is from the inspired Preach my Gospel Manual. This should be studied by everyone. I wish I could go back ine time and have all the people ask me the same questions about the church. I could answer with much more power an authority thanks to preach my gospel. I laughed when you mentioned that Dad because all the Elders and I had decided the same thing Elder Aguiar is the new addition in the piso and is a ton of fun. He is Elder Bergs new Companion.

I ve decieded to learn somthing from everyone I meet. Everyone in the world has somthing that I can use to my advantage. Wheter it is a lesson they learned the hard way, a trait, or hobby. If we meet everyone person and think what can I offer them and what can they offer me we will learn so much. Elder Aguiar for instance was a champ at Kenpo a type of karate so every morning we go to the park and he teaches me different moves. With my companion as well I learn new things everyday and we a lot of fun. I usually come home with a headache form laughing so hard. Being united in the Companionship I ve realized is a neccesary step in seeing success and miracles. I love you all thanks for the letters! Jessica and NIck Congrats I am super excited for you Love Elder G