This Week's Been A Doozey

So, I have a couple of random things to get out of the way. Someone gave me a pair of snow boots. Why they had snow boots in Southern California I have no idea, but they said they weren't going to use them and basically told me they're mine now. I have no clue what I should do with them. Mail them home? Also, I named the rat in the laundry room Harold. We have an agreement, that if he makes sure I'm never 100% sure he exists, he's fine. He's been doing a good job of not being seen. May have to ask the Housing Coordinators about it next time they come by though.

I don't know if I've mentioned this, but we have two people on date for baptism! It's a father and a son named William and Anthony. We had a fantastic lesson with them on thursday. We talked about the commandments, and they loved it! Usually teaching the commandments is daunting because some people take it as a list of what not to do and they seem to not register the blessings that come with it. But these two are already living them! And the Word of wisdom was a hit too. Anthony said he hasn't been drinking coffee but he tried it a few weeks ago and he said it didn't make him feel good. The word of wisdom is amazing. God truly does prepare people. 

I gotta tell you what he told us. So, we got an incling that he had a good story to tell us last sunday and since then we were dying to know. It was well worth the wait! He told us that one day his dad was asleep, but he was up pondering. He read the introduction to the book of Mormon which led him to Moroni 10: 3-5. He did as Moroni asked and the Spirit confirmed of its truth. He described it as energy shooting through his spine. He then asked about baptism, which we had challenged both him and his Dad to a few days prior, and he said he got the same thing! Then in the lesson he said he wants to be baptized as soon as possible. Me and Sister Martinsen went home with a happy heart and too much energy to sleep. 

William is excited about it too! Yesterday I was on exchanges so I didn't get the full story, but they apparently had a very great spirit-led lesson and he was reassured of the requirements. That was really the hold up before is that apparently some other churches have like a test or something. But as long as he answers the interview right then he's golden. And we'll teach them both about everything so he's reassured now. He sent us a text last night "September 2nd is on target." They're both so awesome! 

Someone said a couple of weeks ago a lot of the situations we are in would be a lot scarier if we aren't missionaries, and you know, I think they're right. As I'm sure some of you have heard, Hurricane Hilary. The members were warning us and such but I've found I wasn't very worried about it. I have a rain jacket and an umbrella, so I'm good. It only lasted a day anyways. There was an earthquake in the midst of the storm. Sister Martinsen and I were in our apartment when the floor shook. Startled us at first, but after it was over we looked eachother in the eye and laughed. I think that was likely the first earthquake I've actually felt in years. It was a 5.6, so not bad. We are safe and sound. 

A couple of other little things! So, we have an awesome ward! Just saying. There was an ice cream party they were hosting at the park, we went there and socialized and after we were going to go street contacting. Then about fifteen minutes later we got a phone call from one of the sisters in the ward who basically told us that one of the part-member families were there and to get back over there. So we did. And when we got there a bunch of people were already talking to them. The ward is so cool. I went on exchanges with Sister Colton. She's pretty cool. We hiked up a bunch of hills, a praying mantis scared her and we did some finding. 

Well, that's all for this week! Stay safe!