Elder Kyle Houssian: Week #44

Sorry this is late, I had some technology problems!

Hey hey everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful week and enjoyed Star Wars Day and Cinco De Mayo! This week has been an awesome week!

So first off, my bff Elder Cook is serving in part of our mission out in Arizona, and his companion had a doctor's appointment here in Vegas at 7:30 pm Monday night. Sister Snow told them that she didn't want them driving back in the middle of the night because it's quite the drive, so the solution was to stay the night at another missionary's apartment and then drive home that morning. And guess who's apartment he chose? Haha so I got to see him for the first time in like 3 or 4 months! It was awesome, the reunion was great and it was good to see him!

We have seen some wonderful progress with our investigators this week! The Gutierrez kids are doing great and are still on for getting baptized June 10th! Aaron is progressing as well and is still working towards July 1st! We've had lots of fellowship for all of these people, especially for the kids. It is so awesome to see the members getting so involved with the work! They are so vital in this great work!

On Thursday I had my second in grown toenail taken out, but this one I didn't have any anesthetics! They sprayed this stuff on my toe to make it feel like I had just iced it, and then the doc just went to town! Haha I didn't feel it until he was about 70% done, then I felt it, and I felt it a LOT. Buts it's alright, all is well!

This week has been full of tender mercies from the Lord for everyone. On Friday we were walking to go visit a potential investigator, and we saw this father and his 22 year old daughter sitting out on an upstairs balcony. When we walked by they said hi and were really nice, so we asked how there day was and everything. We found out the girl was an inactive member and the dad wasn't a member. Then I asked them if we could do anything for them, and the daughter asked if we could give her a blessing. This girl hadn't gone to church in years. So we went in and met her roommate and her mom, and they had ordered pizza so we ate some of course, and just got to know them! We also came to find out that her roommate, Shelby, and Marylin's mom were inactive members as well! The girl, Marylin, was having a rough time and was struggling a lot, and just needed some comfort, and she asked me to give the blessing. That was a really humbling experience, and the Spirit was very strong during the blessing. They are some wonderful people.

My spiritual thought this week comes from Alma 11:40, which says

40 And he shall come into the world to redeem his people; and he shall take upon him the transgressions of those who believe on his name; and these are they that shall have eternal life, and salvation cometh to none else.

Brothers and Sisters, I know that it is ONLY through Jesus Christ that we can be forgiven of our sins. He showed us the way to return back to our Father in Heaven. It is because of Him that we can live with our families forever. I know we have a loving Father in Heaven who has a plan for each and every one of us. I know this gospel is true. I know the Book of Mormon is the word of God, and was brought to us by the power of God. I say these things in the name of our loving Brother and Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.

I love y'all so much and I hope y'all have a wonderful week! Until next time! God speed!

Elder Houssian