Well, this was quite an exciting week! Probably one
of the best weeks I've had in literally months. And theres a few reasons why.
One of course, is my birthday! It was more or less a normal day, but, theres a
place here in New Orleans that gives you a free steak dinner on your birthday-
couldn't pass that up. So that was a great lunch outing, we went with two other
elders. I also got a great birthday package full of presents, so that's
exciting as well! We got back at night and on our mailbox next to the door was
a sticky not from ups that said in my absence, the package was left on the
balcony. Of course, he should have meant porch, because our balcony is on the
second floor and has access from the inside of the apartment only, and
there was no package on the porch. After just a moment of trepidation that it
was left on the porch and stolen shortly thereafter, we went upstairs to
investigate. Well, sure enough, we went upstairs, and on the balcony was my
birthday box. The only plausible explanation is that he threw it, because one
of our balcony plants was knocked over. I guess thats how UPS runs their
operation: Deliver the package at all costs.
We also had a baptism! Here's some pictures. It was
of two kids, who are 8 and 11. Their mom isnt a member, but their
future-step-dad is (they still need to get married). So just the kids got
baptized now, and then the mom should follow soon. We are really excited for
them, they already have lots of friends in the church, and they are always so
excited about being there. Gary is about to turn 12, so will be moving up to
young mens really soon!
We also had a great increase in faith with Angela and
Cesar, a couple we have been working with. It seemed like they were
looking more for some marriage counseling than spiritual help, but things seem
to have calmed down, and they are really open to us. We had a great lesson on
the atonement with them, and afterwards she told us "every time you guys
come over I just feel really good inside- and that feeling stays in our home
for hours after. I want you guys to come over more often!". Well, that is
totally the spirit! She also told us that she told a few of her friends that we
were coming over and her friends told her some junk about the church and she
really basically said "that doesn't bother me, compared with the feeling I
feel when they teach us." So PUNTO para el espiritu santo!!!
Another huge increase in faith in one of our
investigators was with Antonio, Dora, and Norma. Antonio has come to
church a few times, but just started working nights, so even though he isnt working
during church, sleep takes the priority. Dora and Norma both work at a hotel,
so work pretty much every Sunday, and had never come. But, this week they
totally asked for work off, and got it, just so they could go to church! They
were really excited, and had a great time. I'm always just a little worried
when there is a fast Sunday with investigators, that some member will get up
and say something weird. But, we had a great meeting, with only one iffy
testimony, and they LOVED relief society. I really hope it will work for them
to not have to work more Sundays. We were thinking- they work at a Marriot
hotel, and the owner of Marriot is a member of the church- could we get a hold
of him and ask him to give them Sundays off? =D
Well, those are just a few highlights. Another
exciting event: we used to live with two other elders, but one finished his
mission, the other got transferred, and their area got closed. So we now have
probably the biggest apartment in the mission completely to ourselves. We have
a big room with just our beds, a big room with our desks, a big kitchen and
living room, we each have our own bathroom, and I have my own walk-in
closet. Its amazing!
Well, I'd love to hear from anyone and everyone, so write me
a letter!
Love,
Elder Cardon
P.S.
811 Adele st
New Orleans, LA 70130
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