This week was a week that I will never forget. We had an amazing week of finding, as well as an awesome exchange with the Sutherland Elders. Things here are blowing up! we are working harder than ever, and we are staying pretty busy. The highlight of this week for me believe it or not, wasn't the eclipse. We had the opportunity to gather as a mission and meet and learn from President Russel M. Nelson!! The president of the quorum of the twelve Apostles. As a mission we memorized the living christ to recite for him as he walked in the door. When he did, and we began to offer our testimony of our Savior, he stopped and watched. I could barely speak through the tears that came to my eyes. The spirit was so strong. After that he said with a laugh " I told you to read it. I didnt expect you to memorize it." it was so funny. I got to shake his hand, and then we got to hear from him for an hour, as well as his sweet wife. I learned so many things from him. I can testify that he truly is an Apostle of the Lord. He left us all with his blessing, and he went on to do another broadcast. It is an experience thatI will never forget.
The rest of this week was awesome! one of the miracles from this week!
We prayed to be led to someone who's family on the other side was waiting to accept the gospel. And as we were walking down the street, we stopped to talk with one of our potential investigators. We started talking to her and a car rolled up, two ladies got out of the car and started our direction. They introduced themselves, and we began to talk with them. One of them opened up to us about her family situation and how she recently lost her father in law and her mother. She began to cry as I testified of eternal families. Then she started to ask what happens after this life, and telling me she doesnt really know her purpose in life. So I told her how the Book of Mormon answers all those questions. She had explained a little bit about her current relationship with her husband as well, so I felt impressed to mark the page with the question of the soul "how can I find peace in my family" and I told her "this spot will teach you how you and your husband can find peace in your relationship.
She paused and looked at me and said..."how did you know?" She then explained how her husband has PTSD and is struggling a lot. She started to cry as I testified about the Book of Mormon being able to help her and her husband regain that peace...That experience changed my life. I know that I was led to her for a reason, and I am so greatful that the Holy Ghost led and guided our words that day. It was the most amazing and uplifting experience I have had. It helped me realize my purpose.
Things are going really well for us, Elder Roos and I are working hard. Seeing the eclipse today was awesome. What a wonderful world we live in created by our Heavenly Father. For us to enjoy. I am looking forward to this week! Liz is planning on being baptized on the 9th of this month! so that is going to be exciting. Thank you to everyone for your love and support. My prayers are with you always.
Elder Kirby
Thanks for the shades mom
This is how we eclipse in Nebraska
You better be watching
Meetings
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