July 13, 2015

This week was soooo quick!! I thought for sure it would be a long week and I would get trunky because I will think of my LPF having a grand time. I just put my head down and went to work. Last Monday night we met a lady through tracting that was really interested. Her name is Rachel. There is a Less Active member that lives in her same apartment complex that actually shared the gospel with her and got her interested. We came into her life right at the perfect time. She just got married to her husband that she was dating for 13 years... that would have been a struggle. More info about how she is coming along next week. 

We had another investigator that we came in contact with and taught the restoration to and he wanted to get baptized in our church but his mom wouldnt let him because she wants him to get baptized in the church her brother is a pastor at... I thought I would have never had to deal with parents not allowing their kid to get baptized. It happened to us right when I came into the area as well. Sad but you cant take away peoples agency. 

The past 2 weeks have been a little hectic in the office because at the end of the month we have a lot to do. We have to do a lot of computer work keeping up on the cars and making sure that they get the proper maintenance. We have still been tracting and finding the people who are prepared. 

This week we got notice that some missionaries from our mission will be able to sing the national anthem at the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball game on the 24th of this month!! We will me some of the missionaries singing!!! So we will get tickets and go on the field and sing our hearts out! I dont believe they will be broadcasting the National Anthem but we will get it on video. 

Last but certainly not least GUESS WHO IS AN UNCLE!!!!! YES!! I AM!!

Well it was hard for me to hold back the tears while looking at pictures of my Niece but I do hard things. I wish I could be there to hold her in my arms but I am here to bring peace and happiness to families here in Florida. How great is my calling. More like how great is OUR calling because as members of Christ's church we all promised to share the gospel with everyone when we entered into the waters of baptism. 

Love you all!!! Thank you all for the prayers on my behalf!

Elder Gardner