Hi Everyone,
Yep, so I’m back into the running groove. We are lucky to have elders from Kiberly stay with us every
week so I get to run with one Elder Johnson when they are here. On Christmas morning we are planning to
run approximately 7 miles from our place to the Carlile’s so Elder Johnson can Skype
his family. Speaking of which, I
have decided to call you guys after Christmas due to all the elders who need to be calling. I'll probably Skype
around 6:00 pm on Thursday night. It should be Thursday morning for you guys. I plan to call you guys Christmas
morning at 7 or 8 our time to be able to get details about Skype. That works?
SO, let me tell you about a blessing from Heavenly Father. We have been struggling with finding in
our area, until this week. Heavenly father has really led us to a lot of people who are
listening to our message. We have
been teaching a mama and her sons the past few weeks. Her name is 'Mama M'. About two weeks ago we met her daughter who
is visiting from Mpumalanga Province. She is 25 years old, and I learned a good lesson from her. Two weeks ago we gave her a Book of Mormon
after introducing it to her. We
explained it briefly. She, like
her mom, is very bright and smart. She has a great desire to learn the truth. We left her to
start reading from the beginning.
This last week we came over again for our lesson and she was there. We asked her how her reading went, and
this is what she said:
"I was really
excited to read this book and get to know it. When you guys gave it to me I felt drawn to know what was
inside. I believed you when you
said it would help me know Christ better. I sat down one night and started to read, but nothing was
making sense to me. I normally
comprehend very well, so this was unusual. I prayed and asked God to help me, but nothing. So I decided I was going to fast the
next day. I fasted the whole day
and that night. I knelt down in
prayer and asked God again to help me, to show me the truth of this book and to
help me understand. I felt Light
come to me as I started to read. Everything
was coming to me and I understood perfectly. I know this book is from God, and so are you two. I know that whatever else you are going
to teach my family is true, and I will follow."
With our jaws on the floor you can only imagine what we were thinking
and feeling. Also, imagine the spirit
that permeated and swelled the room. We are going to find the church for her
where she is staying. They came to
church and watched the Christmas devotional and were just filled with light. It was amazing! So, that was just one of many other
experiences we have had this week. Things are coming up.
Mom, I did get all the packages (for my birthday and Christmas). :) I
opened them last night with my companion because we will be having more
missionaries staying with us this week. I love the chocolate! Lucky, lucky for me! Elder Stengile is lactose intolerant so, by default, I get to
eat it all. The pens are very cool
too (editors comment: They each got a set of German fine tipped art pens from Santa). I have actually seen them here
in this country but didn’t know they were nice. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Also, here is an update on my hand. Went to the doc on Tuesday, he took another x-ray (which I
will show you a picture of). He said
it is 100%. Doesn’t feel so, but I’ll
take his word. However, I’m doing
pretty well with it. I’m able to
move all my fingers now. My thumb
and fore finger move about 50 percent for now, but I think it will continue to
improve. No apathy for me.
I’m looking forward to seeing you on Thursday.
Love you,
Elder Gold
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