7/7/14
Wow!!
Wow!!
What an amazing week it has
been! It was very hard for me to leave the MTC because I felt like I was
finally just getting settled in and feeling comfortable. But sometimes you need
to do hard things right? I was able to see a good friend Elder Thompson a
couple of times there and it helped to see a familiar face. Overall, I really
enjoyed the MTC!
I have now been in Florida
for a week and have very mixed feelings about it. It is super hot, humid,
sweaty, humid, rainy, humid, and even more HUMID. But I love it! well learning
to anyway. I'm in an area called "Palm Bay" you can look it up on
google maps or something to see what it's like! The area reminds me of the
Movie "The Blind Side" when they go and buy him new clothes. It's not
the nicest area, but its still pretty great! The people here are fantastic and
really friendly. But once a day I have been cussed out and yelled at. I
think it is hilarious. Some people are spazzes. I also have been
able to see some families that truly "have nothing."
Please be grateful for you family, neighborhood, and anything else that keeps
you motivated and happy.
Me and my first companion
Elder Willard and getting along great! He's from Washington and is doing a
great job as a trainer. We are really starting to connect!
The first night I arrived I
went to teach a lesson.... let me tell ya, I was almost as nervous for that
then when I was getting ready for the State Championship game this year. I
started to doubt myself before knocking on the door and thinking to myself,
"Can I really change someone's life? Can I really teach someone about
my religion?" But I continued and knocked on the door. It is amazing to
see what happens when you trust the Lord to be with you and guide. you. I was
able to teach the lesson and was able to feel the spirit so strongly. It was one
of the most amazing feelings I've ever felt. I'll post a picture of the family
at the bottom of this email.
The following day we taught
an old lady named "Kathy" and my goal was to invite her to be
baptized! So the lesson went on and I ended up asking her the question we need
to have memorized, "Kathy, will you follow the example of Jesus Christ and
be baptized by someone holding the Priesthood authority of God?" she said
yes and I was just so relieved and happy! I had the biggest smile on my face.
Well time is running out, I
only have an hour of email time, but know that I miss, love, and care about all
of you! Thanks for the emails. Much love,
Elder Doman
And some things he told
Abby, Britt, and I in our letters:
"I will never forget
this week. This is one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life.
But this week has also been one of the most amazing weeks too. I'm
learning more about the gospel and just how PERFECT it is. Wow.
Words can't even describe it."
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