week 73

This week was a great start to this transfer! It went by quicker than the last few have and we have enjoyed a harmonious companionship and as well as several member visits, however sometimes I get a little discouraged at the lack of people we have to call (at least of those that actually answer us)  Last week Karina accepted and committed to living the Word of Wisdom and this week with Karina we taught the divine mission and gospel / doctrine of Jesus Christ and asked her which of the 5 principles she and her husband would like to learn more about and they both agreed on Endure to the end. They promised us they would read 2 Nefi 31 and come to the next videocall with questions! It is amazing to see their progression and I pray for opportunities to find more people like them who are ready to receive the gospel. 

Thanksgiving was so fun and although we weren't allowed to proselyte (aka make calls) that day we still made 2 lessons and a HUGE dinner with turkey and potatoes and stuffing and green beans and pumpkin pie! We also got to call our families and I saw the amazing Thanksgiving dinner that my parents made too! 

We received two referrals this week and they turned out to be the exact same guy asking for bibles. It turns out that he is going on a trip to Honduras and he wants to give Bibles to the poor people who can't afford them. We tried talking to him a bit, but he didn't seem interested in anything but the Bible he had asked for... If only he could realize the true value of the Book of Mormon! We would have TONS of those to give him 😂

Our district is completely different. When we went to district council on Wednesday I realized that every single missionary that had been in the district has now moved to a different one (this is my fourth transfer here) and that I know the people they teach better then they do! I was able to help and give lots of good advice in that meeting and it felt great to be able to help in that way. It is so strange going so quickly from the guy who knows nothing to someone that others look up to. I'm sure that being a parent might give someone that same feeling. I look up to my parents and my brother for their fearless attitudes towards life even if on the inside they have feelings of being the "new guy" I love you! 

Anyways, thank you to anyone reading this email and I hope you now enjoy all the amaaaaazing Christmas music season!!! 🎅🎵🎶

Elder Hilton