Friends and Family,
Another week in the books here in the metropolis of Eustis, Fl! This
week itself was full of ups and downs, highs and lows, good times and
struggles, but overall the work is progressing and I'm enjoying this
time to serve. Elder Chidester and I are both little buddies roaming
the country roads looking to find some people to teach! We're having
some fun while serving the Lord and can't believe we're over the half
way mark of this transfer... Woah.
For P-Day last week, we had 28 Elders through out the Zone come down
to the Eustis Chapel for a little basketball tourney! But to follow
the rules, of course we didn't ever keep score and it never got
competitive..... :) It was fun!
Monday night we visited our investigator named Sherry, and we found
out she was trying to go all incognito on her husband and she has yet
to tell him she's meeting with us and even more has a baptismal date
for the last week in February. It goes without saying that is what our
goal is for her this week. She teared up while talking about this
subject. She knows he church is true and this is where God would have
her be at this time, but she's nervous to tell her husband who is
devoted to a different religion. All we could do was testify of the
blessings that would come to her and her family if she were to be
honest and open with her husband. She agreed it was the next step to
progress and committed to talk to him this week. As we left the home
and got into the car, we both felt like it was a major cliffhanger
from a movie and we are on a commercial break until we see her next!
Thank the Heavens we see her tonight so we can see how everything
works out!
Tuesday was pretty awesome! Good old back yard jungle service for the
Santana's again to start of the chili winter morning. We had to begin
our journey down to Orlando early in the afternoon for an MLC with
Elder Richard J. Maynes of the 70 that night. On the way down we met
with our good friends Elder Crismon (a previous Daytona Beach
companion) and Elder Honda (a previous Winter Park companion) who are
now serving together, for a dinner at chili's to start off the great
night. These two are studs and it was fun to catch up with them for a
little bit. #LFG
We were hyped for a P.M. MLC here in the F.O.M. (acronym city) and
especially for a General Authority to come to town. The meeting was a
spiritual boost to say the least. Elder Maynes spoke in the most
recent General Conference and we were expecting this meeting to be
focused somewhat on that talk. However, this meeting was focused on
how to set goals, and then how we can achieve them. It was probably
the closest thing I'll ever get to hear a Ray Lewis pre game talk, so
it was pretty amazing. It was simple but powerful and will leave a
lasting impact on us. Here are a few quotes from the meeting...
"Setting goals is easy. It's about what you do and what your are
willing to sacrifice to achieve that goal."
"We ALWAYS have to look forward."
"Don't be comfortable with mediocrity."
"If you talk to 20 people a day, you will baptize!"
"It's simple... Just. Have. Faith."
After the meeting, we were all exhausted. There were 26 missionaries
crammed into a single High Council room with the spirit on full blast.
It was great!
Wednesday we were ready for round 2! We had a Zone Conference bright
and early for some more Elder Maynes! A lot of the meeting was what we
discussed in MLC the previous night, but it was still pretty awesome.
Needless to say, we were rejuvenated and motivated missionaries! When
we returned back to the city of Umatilla, which is comparable to Las
Vegas... we went to work and ended the night with a couple stop by's
to less actives.
Thursday I was on exchanges with Elder Ballard! He's related to the
Apostle, but it's distant. But it's pretty cool right? Anyways, we had
a sweet day. We met this random lady who asked us to say a prayer for
her and her house. Yeah, we were a little confused too. But we came
out alive, and all was well. We meet with a few of our investigators
who can't seem to make it to church! They are reading and praying, but
they are struggling with the Sabbath Day. We just have to keep
reminding ourselves "baby steps." We then ate dinner with the
Reising's before taking the long journey down to Clermont to exchange
back.
Friday was the first time in 15 weeks we've had a thorough weekly
planning! I've definitely converted to and learned the Importance of
planning. At the beginning of my mission, I'd almost do anything other
than plan! But now when we have a full 4-5 hours to plan on Friday
it's like tasting a maple bacon Crispy Kreme donut after fast Sunday.
Hallelujah!
Saturday- Exchanges 2.0! I was asked this week in an email from my
blessed motha what exchanges were like and if it is ever awkward. To
answer your question, the answer is an unequivocal yes! The first 2
hours or so on the exchange is about as awkward as hearing someone
pass gas in an elevator... Deadly. Once we are both settled in and
we've cracked a few jokes, everything is good and pretty soon we are
best friends. It's makes it better when you know the Elder you are
exchanging with. Like this time, I was with Elder Fontes from Cape
Verde, Africa! This was our third exchange in the past year so we were
looking forward to the day. We found some new people to teach, had a
lesson with Artie, and had some fun! Great day!
Nothing too crazy happened this Sunday! It was a cold day and not to
many people were out so it was tougher to find!
Our investigator Addie unfortunately got some cold feet now that she's
accepted a baptismal date and has decided to back out from taking the
lessons. It's definitely a bummer and has been hard to not stop by
anymore, but she the day is over you have to respect people's
agency... I've learned a lot on my mission, and a lot this week
specifically. I learned to rely on the Savior, always. In good times
and in bad. He's never going to leave us. Im grateful this week for
the support I receive each week from you all. It's makes all the
difference in the world. THANK YOU Have a great week!
Much love,
- Elder Doman
3 Nephi 9:14
"Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have
eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and
whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who
come unto me."
Another week in the books here in the metropolis of Eustis, Fl! This
week itself was full of ups and downs, highs and lows, good times and
struggles, but overall the work is progressing and I'm enjoying this
time to serve. Elder Chidester and I are both little buddies roaming
the country roads looking to find some people to teach! We're having
some fun while serving the Lord and can't believe we're over the half
way mark of this transfer... Woah.
For P-Day last week, we had 28 Elders through out the Zone come down
to the Eustis Chapel for a little basketball tourney! But to follow
the rules, of course we didn't ever keep score and it never got
competitive..... :) It was fun!
Monday night we visited our investigator named Sherry, and we found
out she was trying to go all incognito on her husband and she has yet
to tell him she's meeting with us and even more has a baptismal date
for the last week in February. It goes without saying that is what our
goal is for her this week. She teared up while talking about this
subject. She knows he church is true and this is where God would have
her be at this time, but she's nervous to tell her husband who is
devoted to a different religion. All we could do was testify of the
blessings that would come to her and her family if she were to be
honest and open with her husband. She agreed it was the next step to
progress and committed to talk to him this week. As we left the home
and got into the car, we both felt like it was a major cliffhanger
from a movie and we are on a commercial break until we see her next!
Thank the Heavens we see her tonight so we can see how everything
works out!
Tuesday was pretty awesome! Good old back yard jungle service for the
Santana's again to start of the chili winter morning. We had to begin
our journey down to Orlando early in the afternoon for an MLC with
Elder Richard J. Maynes of the 70 that night. On the way down we met
with our good friends Elder Crismon (a previous Daytona Beach
companion) and Elder Honda (a previous Winter Park companion) who are
now serving together, for a dinner at chili's to start off the great
night. These two are studs and it was fun to catch up with them for a
little bit. #LFG
We were hyped for a P.M. MLC here in the F.O.M. (acronym city) and
especially for a General Authority to come to town. The meeting was a
spiritual boost to say the least. Elder Maynes spoke in the most
recent General Conference and we were expecting this meeting to be
focused somewhat on that talk. However, this meeting was focused on
how to set goals, and then how we can achieve them. It was probably
the closest thing I'll ever get to hear a Ray Lewis pre game talk, so
it was pretty amazing. It was simple but powerful and will leave a
lasting impact on us. Here are a few quotes from the meeting...
"Setting goals is easy. It's about what you do and what your are
willing to sacrifice to achieve that goal."
"We ALWAYS have to look forward."
"Don't be comfortable with mediocrity."
"If you talk to 20 people a day, you will baptize!"
"It's simple... Just. Have. Faith."
After the meeting, we were all exhausted. There were 26 missionaries
crammed into a single High Council room with the spirit on full blast.
It was great!
Wednesday we were ready for round 2! We had a Zone Conference bright
and early for some more Elder Maynes! A lot of the meeting was what we
discussed in MLC the previous night, but it was still pretty awesome.
Needless to say, we were rejuvenated and motivated missionaries! When
we returned back to the city of Umatilla, which is comparable to Las
Vegas... we went to work and ended the night with a couple stop by's
to less actives.
Thursday I was on exchanges with Elder Ballard! He's related to the
Apostle, but it's distant. But it's pretty cool right? Anyways, we had
a sweet day. We met this random lady who asked us to say a prayer for
her and her house. Yeah, we were a little confused too. But we came
out alive, and all was well. We meet with a few of our investigators
who can't seem to make it to church! They are reading and praying, but
they are struggling with the Sabbath Day. We just have to keep
reminding ourselves "baby steps." We then ate dinner with the
Reising's before taking the long journey down to Clermont to exchange
back.
Friday was the first time in 15 weeks we've had a thorough weekly
planning! I've definitely converted to and learned the Importance of
planning. At the beginning of my mission, I'd almost do anything other
than plan! But now when we have a full 4-5 hours to plan on Friday
it's like tasting a maple bacon Crispy Kreme donut after fast Sunday.
Hallelujah!
Saturday- Exchanges 2.0! I was asked this week in an email from my
blessed motha what exchanges were like and if it is ever awkward. To
answer your question, the answer is an unequivocal yes! The first 2
hours or so on the exchange is about as awkward as hearing someone
pass gas in an elevator... Deadly. Once we are both settled in and
we've cracked a few jokes, everything is good and pretty soon we are
best friends. It's makes it better when you know the Elder you are
exchanging with. Like this time, I was with Elder Fontes from Cape
Verde, Africa! This was our third exchange in the past year so we were
looking forward to the day. We found some new people to teach, had a
lesson with Artie, and had some fun! Great day!
Nothing too crazy happened this Sunday! It was a cold day and not to
many people were out so it was tougher to find!
Our investigator Addie unfortunately got some cold feet now that she's
accepted a baptismal date and has decided to back out from taking the
lessons. It's definitely a bummer and has been hard to not stop by
anymore, but she the day is over you have to respect people's
agency... I've learned a lot on my mission, and a lot this week
specifically. I learned to rely on the Savior, always. In good times
and in bad. He's never going to leave us. Im grateful this week for
the support I receive each week from you all. It's makes all the
difference in the world. THANK YOU Have a great week!
Much love,
- Elder Doman
3 Nephi 9:14
"Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have
eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and
whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who
come unto me."
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