Sanderson
Family,
6/24/2013
Another
slow week here in Edinburg West haha but we had a lot of fun. We are still
working with Daisy and she is progressing but is the greatest test of patience
ever haha. I don't know if that is a rude thing to say or not. We had a few
more lessons with her and the whole time she wouldn't ever look at us. The
whole time she would play with her phone or look up at the ceiling or glare off
into space. I seriously was going to lose my mind haha. She just won't open up
to anyone or let anyone help her. Its sad because I know she has a testimony of
this church, she is just afraid and won't let us help her. I LOVE LOVE LOVE
Elder Killpack and his "greenie" boldness. After Daisy's 6 yr old
sister Dakota just finished pleading with her sister to be baptized and be
sealed to them, Daisy just sat there, yawned a few times and then played with
her watch. haha then Elder Killpack freaked out. He stood up and said in a
legit authoritative voice, "Daisy! Are you so soul-less that you won't
even listen to the heartfelt cry of your little sister? Daisy we are trying to
help you! Why? Because with the knowledge that you possess and the witnesses of
the spirit you have received...if you were to die right now, you would go
straight to Hell. You have rejected Christ repeatedly and that is why we are so
concerned and so pushy, because we know the consequences of your decisions. You
might not care, but we do, so why don't you just show a little more respect for
those who are trying to help you from throwing your life away!" haha it
was so awesome! He absolutely just threw down with her. Everyone in the room
was just staring at him and then everyone's focus shifted to Daisy, who like
always...just sat there. If her parents were not going to be sealed in a few
weeks I probably would have just given up there. We gave her a few chapters to
read in the Book of Mormon and her parents said they would help her with that.
We need a miracle with her.
Other
than that we are not really working with anyone. This is by far the least
successful part of my mission. Its frustrating but I know the Lord is trying to
teach Elder Sanderson something haha I just haven't figured it out yet. We are
still obedient and working hard so I know blessings will come our way. We live
in times of miracles. Last night's broadcast really opened my mind to how
miraculous this work can be. Not too sure about the whole internet and Facebook
thing...should be interesting how it all works out. President said it would be
unlikely that we will receive any technology such as iPads or something like
that because of the harm that people would do to missionaries knowing that they
carry this expensive equipment with them. This new age of missionary work looks
exciting. hopefully it awakened the members in how teaching the gospel is
mandatory and not just a "if I have time" sort of commitment. Too
long have we just playfully said "Every member a missionary" and never
truly applied it. One message I got last night is that if we as members do not
do our missionary work here, I feel as that so many wonderful and faithful
latter-day saints will be turned away at the gates of heaven for their lack of
involvement in this work. Its time to get serious about keeping true to our
commitment of standing as a representatives of Jesus Christ at all times. This
is a work of saving souls, not only of our dear friends' and neighbors'...but
our own as well. I hope we might all follow the mandate of the Savior and
preach the gospel.
love,
Elder
Sanderson
Texas
McAllen Mission
p.s.
Happy Birthday Mom! Te amo mucho :)
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