October 13, 2009

Hey!This past week has been a great week. On Wednesday, Aaron, who comes out with us a lot got his mission call. We went over to join his family to watch him open it...he has been called to serve in Chile! That's where the new Temple is being built right?! It was really fun to see the excitement on his face. Our zone also had interviews with President Olson on Wednesday, my interview went well. On Thursday I went on exchanges with Elder Greep in his area. It was pretty uneventful and laid back because Elder Greep had sprained his ankle really bad so he can't walk very fast. They don't have a car either and he can't ride a bike with the condition of his ankle. We had a good time together though. Saturday was Jaden & Chandlers baptism. It was a very nice service, and I could definetly feel the Spirit. Bro. Drake, the Ward Mission Leader, did a great job putting everything together. The Young Women sang "Sisters Rejoice" and Bro. Drake played the guitar and sang a song...it was really nice. I baptized Jaden and Elder Williams Baptized Chandler. I was nervous that I'd have to dunk Jaden more than once since she is so tall but it all worked out and we got it right on the first try. I am hoping that their mom Stephanie could feel the Spirit and will want to meet with us. On Sunday, Jaden & Chandler were confirmed in the Peacefield ward. I was able to bear my testimony in two different wards this past sunday which was nice. Funny Story: We were in the Aspen Cove ward on Sunday and the meeting hadn't started yet. I was leaning against the wall at the door opening of the Chapel when this old lady came up to me. She got really close to me and put her hand on my side...the side against the wall. I was thinking what is this lady doing? She's feelin' me up! Haha. I think when this happened I was like, "What are you doing?" She didn't say anything during the whole time. Turns out she was just trying to slip a $20 bill in my pocket but it didn't seem like that at first lol. On Monday (yesterday), we met with Becky. She is doing awesome and is getting baptized this Saturday at 10am. We are really excited! She has been so prepared by the Lord for the Gospel. We also had the opportunity to do service at the Ogden Temple! We got to the Temple at 10am yesterday and planted flowers in the flowerbeds. I guess they re-do them twice a year so we did that for a few hours and then lunch was provided. It was fun to do service on Temple grounds. :) This morning we went to the Bountiful Temple to do a session, then we ran some other errands. It's been a great week and I can't wait to see what happens this coming week. I love you and can't wait to hear from all of you soon!~Elder Watts