MY DEAR LOVED ONES. .
. . Where are you all???
Sister Lima and I are
seeing the miracles from using the tools that Heavenly Father has given us to
use. We are in our last week of the transfer. We are both pretty sure she will
be transferred so we are living it up. Today we are going on a tour of the Nascar
Speedway! YIPPEE.
As for the work
here in Daytona Beach . . . We have been reading the Book of Mormon a lot more
with the investigators that we have. Robert and Diana- we have been reading
with them. Their understanding is improving. The other day we picked up reading
where Robert was. Ether 2. We all learned that the Lord prepares us for the
large waves that can knock us down. I have seen that by reading with our gators
the spirit is directing us and applying the stories to their lives. We have seen
that what we are reading with them applies perfectly; therefore they know
exactly what they need to do to get closer to Christ.
Last night we
contacted a media referral. They didn't request us; we don't know how we got
their 411. . But they let us in to pray with them (MIRACLE). It was out of this
world. The top experience of leaving a prayer. They Gerald and Pat. Gerald is a
war veteran and Pat is the spiritual one so she recognized that we were sent of
God instantly. Gerald's faith needs to be strengthened. With all that he has
experienced in his life. This gospel will bless them. We know it. We were
impressed to share a mormon.org video with them (Erick) the
spirit was sooooo STRONG . . . we said a pray for departure and left. We got
out of there so fast. Not saying much, just "see ya later". The
spirit was indeed the true teacher and was present. Incredible. Robert and
Diana. The couple that live together. We have been seeing them more. We went over
the other day and taught repentance. Once again not saying much, the spirit
taught. Robert was at a clear understanding that he can't get baptized until he
repents. He came to the conclusion himself that he needs to get a divorce (for
reals- not just talk) so he can come closer to Christ and have membership in
this church that he knows is true. We have been working with them for a few
months. All it took was one 20 min lesson on repentance and everything
changed!!! Another Cool story. Katherine our recent convert called us the other
day and told us that her mom told her dad lots of false things about the
church. Resulting in her not being able to go to church or come out teaching
with us. Devastating!! We got her dad's phone number to call him and talk to
him to change his mind. The week was crazy and we never got around to calling
him. But Friday afternoon we stopped to see Katherine, in the middle of her
lesson a car pulled up and a man got out. . . . Can you guess who it was? YUP.
. IT WAS HER DAD!!!!! We jumped on that, introduced ourselves and asked if Katherine
can come to church and still come out with us. Of course he said yes! We
are the only solid, good thing she has. It was a tender mercy! So cool.
Cecil, Rose and Diane
went to the temple this weekend. They had their own family names and loved
every second of it. We got a text from one of President Hall's consoler telling
us of the wonderful experience. Cecil bore his testimony yesterday and Rose
said the closing prayer. It is so amazing to see the progression of someone you
grow to love!!
This work is
amazing. I know this is all true. I am blessed to be a part of it of this great
mission. To be the Lord's servant. Sister Lima and I were talking the other
night about how the mission is changing. It is awesome to compare last year to
now. And it is true. This mission is improving. The Lord is giving direction to
President Hall and the miracles are flowing in. It is wonderful to see the
improvement and all the blessings that we all missionaries are experiencing.
One other thing that I have learned this week. Especially in trying to
build our teaching pool up again. And not having any gators with a date . . .
but not forgetting the wonderful blessings of the baptisms we have had. I
heard this from a member and it has helped me be happy amongst the finding (which
can be very tedious). "We are not here to be successful; we are here to be
faithful." We have to remain faithful to see the success, if we are not
faithful. .should we see the success? We must all remain faithful, especially
in the learning how to be the teachers, the disciples that we are called to
be!!!
I hope you all are
happy and healthy you are in my prayers. .How many of you have a mormon.org profile??
Have you shared it with anyone? YOU SHOULD!!!!! Can't wait to hear from you
all. P.S. I read Doctrine and Covenants 89 today!!!
All My LOVE!
Sister Shannon Durr
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