Rough Week

This week was really rough for us. We did have the confirmation of the baptism last week so that was good, and we did meet and bless more members homes this week, but other than that we didn't do much but bike around in the sun or rain and knock doors. No one seemed to be home this week, but it wasn't too bad, we were able to feel good while working for some reason. Even though it was hard, we knew we were trying our best, and we know that we are going to see the blessings this week for it. It is nice to have a new start every week, especially after the sacrament. We were able to see a lot of blessings in the district though. Last month we were only able to have 2 baptisms during the month, and this month we are already at 7. We have already exceeded our goal and are doing some of the best work in the mission, which is super exciting. One of the areas had not baptized since April, and this month has baptized every week, which has been really cool to see the progress and the faith of those missionaires. We also had a great conference about working with the members, and how we can go to the next level and beyond anything we have already done in the mission as we work with the members even more. We now have a goal to have more member present lessons than other lessons, which is going to be a big change. A super good thing, but it is going to take a lot more scheduled appointments and bringing members out when we dont have the most solid lessons set to be able to do that. It is for the best I know, it is just going to take a lto fo faith, and a lot of planning ahead of time very carefully to make sure we are not just wasting members time when we are taking them out, because I know that would not be good for those members and us. That is all I really have for the week, nothing too exciting, but it was a fun week. I know that Jesus Christ is my and all of ours Savior, and that he can help support us through anything. As we pray to overcome the challenges we have and to have the strength we need, he will bless us so we can overcome anything. I know that we can find comfort and strength in him always. I know that he loves us and guides us. I love you all and thankyou for all you do for me

Elder Wesley Christopher Bowen