So this past week has
definitely been an exciting one. First off this Wednesday we got in a
car crash!! YAY!! So fun! Elder Bean and I were driving down to
Lafayette area to meet with a potential investigator. On the way down a
guy cut us off and hit his breaks. To not hit him Elder Bean had to hit
our breaks pretty hard and then we got rear ended. It turned out to be a
4 car pile up. The only car that got really damaged was the one who hit
us. Our bike rack definitely saved our car some damage. So that was
definitely not a fun experience and now we just hope that our car doesn't
have to stay in the shop for a long time. Editors Note: No one was hurt in this accident.
The
next good thing this week was the appointment that we were on our way to
when we got in the crash. Sister Freebairn set up an appointment with
her friend Mary who is interested in religion and in finding a religion.
Mary is the first Spanish speaking investigator that we have had since
Fransisco on my first transfer. We weren't able to meet with Mary again
this past week because of Zone Meetings but Sister Freebairn is in
contact with her and planning another time that we can all go over to
meet with her.
And just when I thought that
nothing worse could happen on Wednesday than getting in a car crash, I
got asked to give a talk. Yay! My favorite thing to do! I was asked to
speak on repentance. Specifically the need and the proper method of
repentance. I was hoping that I might get out of Opelousas without
speaking. I mean I had already gone four months here and I had never
been asked but Sister Gelwix ratted me out. Oh well I really was nice to
speak to everyone and I enjoy writing a talk because it allows me to
focus my study on a specific topic.
Other than those things this week has been pretty standard. Just trying to spread the Good News of the Gospel.
Alma 42:27
27 Therefore, O my son, whosoever
will come may come and partake of the waters of life freely; and
whosoever will not come the same is not compelled to come; but in the
last day it shall be restored unto him according to his deeds.
The
redemption and atonement of Christ is open to all that seek it but God
will now force something on us that we are not willing to seek. Always
seek the things of God and he will bless you in ways that you may not
understand or see but those blessings are always for your good.
Elder Stoddard
