And a Happy New Year!
As the Holidays come to a close I hope that everyone stayed saf and enjoyed themselves! We had a pretty good time out here and we are pretty excited that the Holidays are over so people don’t continue to use that as an excuse to talk to us. But, the weather might ward them off for now. Apparently it’s the coldest it’s been since 1929...yippee. But, on the bright side we drive around in a car! (Not a lot, we’re not those kind of missionaries but still the car is a little bit of a refuge as we go complex to complex).
Christmas went well! We went to the Sainsbury’s and called home there which was a really cool experience! They had some family in town so we sat and talked with them for a half hour or so after we called and that was neat as well. They’re all wonderful people! Dinner was great and then Monday night we met some people for appointments! Back at it!
We met a few more people this week who all seem to be promising especially for it being the holidays. Maya we met tracting and we eventually got in and taught her the Restoration and Book of Mormon. At the end of the lesson we invited her to be baptized if she came to know this was all true and she looked at us and goes, “Well that will mean that I’m a Mormon wouldn’t it.” As we nodded in agreement she says, “Oh, cool!” Not what we expected but it was better than we expected. Derious is another guy with a wife and baby boy who seemed open to our message. Then Oscar and Crystal were a couple that we met earlier and when we went back to follow-up with them they invited us in and talked and it was totally great! They had just gotten married like two days prior and so we shared with them about eternal families and the power of the priesthood and I think that sparked something. Crystal then came to church with her 8-year-old daughter (who’s birthday in on June 14th and reminds me so much of my little sister). They are cool though and we’ve taught them a couple times so looking forward to their progression! Tammy was another lady I almost forgot who invited us in and is keeping her reading commitments! We were standing on her door singing, “...sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven…” because the wind was blowing and we were freezing, then she answered! She knew some Mormons so was already kinda interested. That was a cool experience.
Out of the investigators that we do have Geoffery is progressing well. He came to church on Sunday as well and Brother Morgan is fellowshipping him so that’s all working out as far as now goes. He’s on date to be baptized on 01/20. No one else really has changed but like I said a few potentials that are hopefully going to turn into something. We met a lady named Marshae who lives with a former investigator, I think her husband. And when we knock on his door she basically asked for a Book of Mormon and for the lessons. Then without us texting her she texted us how excited she was to learn and read and stuff. She wasn’t home for our follow-up appointment but we have her number so that was a cool experience. Also, Lloyd, our Christmas Eve miracle, hasn’t been able to meet with us. But, the good thing about that is he has called us and cancelled so we haven’t ever had to try and track him down or anything. Looking to see him later this week!
We’ll go on with some more comical stories:
- Maya’s son stopped us before we left after teaching them and points to me and says, “You have ears like mine!” Funny kid...he had bigger ears...like me….
- On exchanges with Elder Harman and Elder Townsend from Madison I bet Elder Townsend that he wouldn’t drink a half glass of Hot Chocolate mixed with a raw egg and a spoonful of bacon grease. I lost $20 that night, but kinda worth it-for me.
- We met a guy named AJ and when we texted him the next day so that he could have our number he responded that he was not interested and that “our persistence got the better of [him].” Either the persistence or the Spirit. 1 Nephi 16:2 anybody?
- We bought President a ukulele for Christmas and it got here Wednesday! :) HAHA!
- We have started playing a game called Book of Mormon Baseball...I’ll attach a copy of how to play an such to the email. Y’all should get to know your Book of Mormon.
- When on exchanges with Elder Gwira within an hour we had three kids open the door, young kids, and tell us their parents weren’t home and they weren’t allowed to open the door as well as having both doors of the hallway open at the same time...twice.
- A less-active Brother Thayne told us a joke about how he was born on 11/07 at 7:11 in the evening. He said he came out 9 pounds 2 ounces, but went home at 7 pounds 11 ounces after he was circumcised. My Dad might appreciate that joke.
Hope y’all had a wonderful holidays and that the Spirit of the Lord is present in your lives. If it’s not, January is a perfect time to make some changes. Whether they be changes is how we spend our time, what we listen to in the car, how we talk to people, who we talk to, etc. I would extend an invitation to all of you to pray and ask Heavenly Father what it is you need to do to do better this year. Then, write it down and make a plan to accomplish your task. Good luck, and have a Happy New Year!! Let me know if you need anything or any ideas! :)
Much Love,
Elder Milius
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Godspeed,
ELDER MICHAEL S. MILIUS
ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM MISSION
"Behold I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of Him to declare His word among His people, that they might have everlasting life." ~3 Nephi 5:13
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