Brock sounded great to me this
week! He seems totally happy and excited
to become the district leader. Brock has
always loved being a leader, it’s something he does well. I know he’s going to miss Buena Vista so
much, he has absolutely loved serving there!
He’s met so many good people and was lucky to have lots of success. I guess it’s time for something new. The week after transfers is the hardest for me
because I don’t where he is or what he’s doing.
I’ve been lucky, this is only his 2nd area in 6 months, it causes me lots
of anxiety!!!
Here’s a picture I found on mission blog
this week. It's never hard to pick out Brock!
Friends and Family,
It was a great week here in Buena Vista!
Unfortunately, this will be my last week serving in the Buena Vista YSA Ward. I
have made some amazing friends here. Friends that I won't just see here, but
also in the life to come, Eternal Friendships. I have seen 3 members
leave for there missions, and 2 others receive their calls. It's been so great
to see the Lord's work hastening. It has been a blast serving in a ward that is
so missionary minded. I was blessed to be able to serve here for 3 transfers!
So that is the sad news, but the good news is that President Berry has asked me
to be a District Leader and to finish training a new missionary! This experience will help me continue to grow
in the gospel, and build my testimony. I am sad to leave Buena Vista, and Elder
Peay. This last transfer has been my favorite. I've learned so much from Elder
Peay, and had the best time while doing it. It's hard to go, but I know that the
Lord needs me somewhere else!
This week we were able to see a lot of
success. We went on two Temple tours with different investigators. Our
investigator (Mike) loved it so much, as we walked around the temple grounds
he was videoing it on his phone so he could always look back and feel the
sacredness of the Temple. It was hard saying goodbye to him as he is so close
to baptism. Mike and I had a great
connection from day one. He is such a humble guy and has the strongest desire
to figure out what God would have him do with his life. Such a cool guy! As we
said our goodbyes yesterday after church, tears began to stream down his face.
I couldn't have been happier for the guy. He is changing his life, and he has
felt the spirit testify to him that the church is true.
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| Picture 1- Mike and I at the Temple tour this week! Such a good kid |
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| Picture 2- The gang! Me on the far left, then Cineus, then Mike, then Elder Peay! |
Tuesday and Wednesday were a couple of
interesting days! We went on exchanges with the zone Leaders Tuesday night, and
everything was going great. We were getting ready to go to sleep and at about
10:30-10:45 we got a phone call from the Mission President, President Berry. We
answered the phone and this is what we hear, "Elders, we have an
emergency, I need you to meet me at the Stake Center in 20 minutes. There is
and Elder that decided to go home, and I need you to help out the missionary that
is staying." We went and picked up the missionary that was staying and we
were in a trio for the rest of Tuesday night and all of Wednesday. It was quite
the adventure to be in a trio again! This exchange was one of a kind! 3 Elders
were working together that were serving in different wards. It was a blast! We
had a teaching appointment every hour of the day from 10 AM until 8 PM. It was
great! An awesome experience that happened to me this week. On exchanges I was
in the Olympia Ward, and Elder Scott, from
the Quorum of the 12, his brother attends the Olympia ward and we were able to
teach a lesson with him!! How awesome is that? I didn't dare ask for a picture
with him, so I just snuck one in as we were driving! Check it out below!
Sunday morning comes around and I feel
calm, peaceful, and ready to be uplifted at church! The service begins and the
Bishop decided to pull a quick one on me and says, "To start off our
meeting today, I'm going to ask Elder Doman to come up and talk for about 10 or
15 minutes about serving in this area and what his mission has done for him."
Talk about a change of emotions! The Bishop and I have an awesome connection
and I should have known it was coming!
The next time you hear from me, I'll
have a new companion, be serving in a new area, and have new responsibilities!
I'm a little nervous, but I know that the Lord is here with me. I know he has
given me this time to grow and also to help others around me grow as well. I'm
humbled by this opportunity, and will continue to give all that I have to the
Lord and this work! I love what I am going to be doing for the next 17 months
of my life. I couldn't be happier. The Church is true! Have a great week
and stay happy!
Much Love
Elder Doman
One of my favorite members in
the Buena Vista Ward! His name is Vita. One of the nicest guys I know!
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