I love this time of year more than anything! I
love waking up each morning and listening to Christmas music as I get
ready!! So today actually isn’t my p-day because transfers are on
Thursday, but I have a quick hour to get on and send a quick email.
Wednesday we had wonderful zone meeting and
learned about talking with everyone. I am so excited to be out here during this
Christmas time because everyone seems to be a bit nicer and a little more
receptive to what I have to share. So
quick story, right after I got home from Zone meeting Ed was out front and
invited us over. We talked about the “he
is the gift video” for awhile and then went down stairs to do some service for
him and help him move some boxes. After we finished that he asked if I wanted
to shoot one of his bows (he seriously has like 20) so we set up a bow for me
and started shooting in his basement!! It was only like a 10 yard shot and he
was just giving me little pointer on how to shoot better. After we shot
for a min he asked if I had ever done a "robin hood" which is where
you shoot one arrow and then shoot another one right in the back of it! I told
him I hadn’t and he said I should try. So we made it into a little competition.
He shot first then I shot 2nd. On only my third try I did it! :) It was so
awesome. I didn’t have my camera with me
but he did let me keep the arrows! They are now hanging on my wall!
Thursday and Friday were pretty boring because my
comp was sick so I just got to sit around the apartment all day while he slept.
But Saturday was so amazing. James got
baptized!! I am so happy for him. This was the most amazing experience I’ve
had on my mission so far. It is a memory I will never forget!! After only 3
tries he was finally baptized correctly. ha When he came out of the water it
seriously was like he was glowing!! I love him and am so happy that he
has that faith that he does to be baptized and be the only member of his
family.
His whole family including grandparents came to
the baptism, which was awesome! They all agreed to come to the ward Christmas
party this Friday. I am hoping and praying that we will be able to get in
and teach his family. James is so
amazing and if I get transferred I will miss him so much!!
Sunday he was confirmed and given the gift of the
Holy Ghost. This too was an amazing experience.
Sorry I am out of time. I am excited to hear if I will get transferred
or not!
I love you all so much!! Have a wonderful
week!
Love Elder Roper
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