Hey Family,
Not really a whole ton has happen in the last few days. The baptism on Christmas was 100% incredible. I felt the spirit so strongly as did everyone in the room. It turned out to be probably my favorite Christmas I have ever had. I felt love all day and I really became a lot more grateful for all of the many things I have in my life.
I would also like to say that last week was by far our best week we have had in our area. We had members at all lessons except for 4 and our investigators progressed a lot. We found like 14 new investigators which was EPIC! We taught many great lessons filled with the Spirit.
We got a new Ward Mission Leader who is just awesome. He stood up on Sunday and got men to committ to coming to to lessons with us this week! He also is getting English classes starting up. That should help us change things for the better. We should have a lot more people coming to this and getting us some more new investigators.
This next sunday Church starts at 2pm. This should get a lot more investigators there because they will not be able to sleep through church. This is the #1 problem that we face besides men not wanting to marry their baby's mother.
My favorite story of the week was yesterday actually. We have an investigator, Jocabed. She has not quite gotten the answer she is looking for yet. Well, I think we can say she had not gotten it. BUT! Yesterday we went to teach her and one of her friends, Perla, was there. We taught a spur of the moment lesson 1 (restoration) and Jocabed actually assisted us in teaching the restoration. I think it all finally made sense in her head once she was testifying of how the Book of Mormon has blessed her and her family. I love stories such as this because we can so readily view the power of the words in the Book of Mormon. It changes peoples lives.
I would just say that the mission is fantastic. Every day is different, new, and amazing. I love being here so much. Just as the power of the Gospel is changing other people's lives, it is changing mine! The Gospel is true and I know that from the effect it has had on me!
One thing that I think could help you all as a familt that I wish we would have done is read just a chapter or so a day as a family. There is a power in that I have seen here that I think would have helped me a lot had I been doing that when I was younger. Can you all do that for me? Just like 10 minutes a day? If you do, I promise things will get better in every aspect. You will worry less, be less stressed, feel closer in love and the Spirit will be of an even greater strenth in the home! It is something I am going to try and do with my family when I have one...not any time soon!
This saturday we have another full p-day because hispanics party like rockstars on new years. I am going to take my first and probably only nap of 2011! I am healthy and losing weight. I am eating well, but I am always tired because we ride bike 24/7/365. I love it though! I feel happier and more outgoing than ever before in my life. I am finally starting to kind of break out of that shell I had around me for such a long time. I am starting to enjoy talking to everyone. A mission is a good thing!
My new years goals are to finish the Book of Mormon 4 times throughout the course of the year, and to real the old and new testments once, at least! The scriptures are coming to life for me and I love them! Maybe more than I love you all, nah.
But really, I love you all! It was great talking to you and Keegan. He really has changed. He is going to serve a mission, I know it. It is the best thing he could ever do and it will change his life like it is changing mine! I am glad to have a mom and dad who set examples for me and serving a mission!
And mom, HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! At least you are not going to be going over the hill while I am on my mission like dad! He is going to be 51 when I get back! Maddy will be 17! and Will will be 12! Wow! But really mom, I love you. I am so grateful for you and I hope you have the best birthday. Eat some cake, and just do whatever you please! I love you all, especially mom!
I gotta run!
Con amor,
Elder Jonathan Pearson
P.S. - Tell grandpa John I am trying to find a mexican license plate for him. Thanks!
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