January 23, 1992
Today has been a pretty good day. We went this morning and talked to Daniel's wife. It was really a good discussion. Talk about a golden investigator. Her husband is an elder with a strong testimony, she is interested, studiesThe reading assignments that we give her in three different languages to make sure she understands well, and is very eager to learn. Anyway it is truly a pleasure to go And see them. It is really fun to teach someone so eager to learn.
I use my one free call per year today to call my mom and wish her happy birthday!it was really good to talk to my mom. Things at home seem to be about the usual. Although I still dread the thought of my mission Andy, I am beginning to look forward to seeing my family again. That at least keeps me from feeling as though I have been kicked in the stomach every time someone mentions going home.
I got a letter from Shane Dunaway yesterday. He hasn't changed even a little. I am planning on living with him next year at BYU, but will have to see what happens.
January 24, 1992
Good day today! We got a baptismal commitment from Lila and Gaoly Naopao. They are the girls who are staying with Paul Lee, Our branches second counselor out in Atwater. They have been in America now for about six months. They speak very little hmong, and speak English with a French accent. Anyway, we are really excited about baptizing them on the 31st. I really hope and pray that everything will pull through. It seems like lately all of our baptisms have been falling through at the last minute. I hope they make it.
I am really excited about our area right now. It seems like it has been right on the edge of exploding for a long time. It keeps getting closer and closer. I really hope we can push it over the edge. We have so much work to do that it seems like we can't even keep our heads above water. We have been trying to get this area going for a long time. The Lord has blessed us with some very golden contacts. I hope and pray that I will be counted worthy to act as an instrument in the Lords hands as we try to bring these people and to Jesus Christ. I know the church is true!
January 29, 1992
What an awesome week. We are planning to baptize Lila and three others on Friday. The Lord has blessed us so far beyond measure that it is just unreal! I love to be a missionary! Lila and Gaoly have an understanding of the gospel that far exceeds anyone that I have ever had the opportunity to teach. Mai is doing great she studied the book of Mormon daily and she prays often. She will be a true strength to the relief society. I am still a little concerned about Pa's testimony. I know that it is there, I just don't know if it is strong enough yet. It is just that I'm afraid that if she doesn't do it now, she will never do it. I hope that we will have a chance to really teach her tomorrow to help her get ready.
I know that the church is true! I hope and pray that the work will continue to go forth at this rate or a greater rate.
Things in the sound have truly improved likely. I love being a missionary in the latter days.
January 31, 1992
Leaders meeting in Fresno was really good today. It is always nice to see all of the other elders. We talk today about a way to try to get more hmong elders both here and in Fresno. I sure hope that works out.
Tonight was our baptism. The disappointing part was that Lila and gaoly's dad didn't give them permission to be baptized. They are moving to Fresno tomorrow. I talked to Elder Davis who is down in Fresno about it. He is going to go and teach the whole family tomorrow. I hope and pray that their family will be receptive. I hope that they can join the church. They have such strong testimonies.
Pa was baptized along with Mai . I baptized Pa and Daniel baptize his wife and sister Sarah. Yesterday we took Daniel and his wife to get a marriage license. Baptisms are awesome. I hope we can get another one soon. I love being a missionary!
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