Letter from 6/24/13

Hey Family!

 

Another good week.  Sorry I cannot write much, these computers are SO SLOW. they are really testing my patience.

 

We had a mission tour this week. So a member of the 70 came and checked on us.  His name was Elder Pieper.  He was way cool and way nice.  He gave us instruction on how to improve our teaching.  But it is hard to teach here when we cant find anyone.  I found out that Kitsap County(where seabeck is), is one of the top 10 least religious counties in the United States.  Pretty ridiculous.  We run into a lot of weed up here. It is super annoying.  Stoned guys will always let us in but then it goes no where.

 

so i had a cool story.  We are working with the Buckners. We are pretty close now. But John was baptized when he was 8, but his parents were divorced right after and he went to live with his Mom.  And she is super anti towards the church.  His wife is not a member and very faithful to another church.  Elder Bullough has been working with him and doing tons of service for him the last 3 transfers he has been here.  But John doesnt want to hear to much about church or come to church.  since i have been here we go by at least 2 times a week for a few hours to help him out.  He was in the Navy and was injuried when he was deployed, so he remains retired with a bad back.  Finally this past Saturday i invited him to church again and he didn't say no, he just said i had to talk to his wife.  So i found her in the back yard where she was gardening. at first she wasnt too fond of the idea, but i told her it would no hurt to come at least once and see what it is about.  I called them sunday morning and gave them a wake up call and reminded them.  So they showed up on Sunday!  It was the first time john had been to church in 40 years.  after sacrament i talked to him. they were going to there other church right after so they didnt stay for sunday school.  But he really loved it. the ward was awesome about welcoming him.  he whispered in my ear that he wants to come back, we just need to work on dianna(his wife).  But that she just needs baby steps.  I was so exiceted when he told me that! best birthday gift ever!  i have a good feeling about them. they are awesome!

 

 

Well i love you guys and miss everyone!

 

Thank you for all the birthday wishes!!!

 

-Elder Dean