Hey Family and Friends,
I successfully survived transfers and I'm still integrating into my new area! So far, being in Lawton has been a learning experience. I've been able to work with a lot of members this first week and I can tell that this is going to be a great place for me. I'll be able to work closely with a lot of military members and veterans alike.
Alright, so my new companion is Elder Chavez, from the familiar city of Salt Lake, Utah. He loves to wrestle and he has trained pretty hard to do well. He's an awesome missionary and he knows how to work well with members. We are getting along really well and I'm excited for this transfer and this companionship. It's going to be great!
I've only been able to meet a few members and investigators but I'll try to update y'all with some important events that's happened so far:
We met a man named Tommy who has been struggling with some PTSD and marital issues who has needed a lot of counseling and guidance. We were lucky enough to catch him when he was having a bad day, so he really opened up to us and we were able to address a lot of concerns that he had about the purpose of life and why we're really here. His countenance changed a lot during our visit and you could tell that the Holy Ghost was working with him through his struggles.
Elder Chavez and I went over to Bro. and Sis. Kile's home on Thursday. They have been returning into activity for a little while now. Sister Kile threw her back out and needed a priesthood blessing, and it turned out that we happened to show up right when we were needed. We gave her a priesthood blessing and shortly afterward departed. On Saturday our ward had a temple baptismal event and we were able to go. Sister Kile was able to make it to the temple and help perform the baptisms of several of her ancestors. It was a really cool miracle to see.
It's been a great week. I'm loving it here in Lawton. The gospel is strong here and I'm excited to help the ward grow here. I'm thankful for this opportunity to be a missionary. I know that this gospel is true and that the Book of Mormon is the word of God. My testimony of my mission and this gospel grows stronger everyday.
Love y'all,
Elder Holbrook
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