Hey Family and Friends,
Sorry this was a day late, I typed up about half of it before a Librarian kicked us off the computers because of the amount of people that wanted to use the computers. It has been a bit of an exciting week. Last Monday it was Zone P-Day, so we were gone the entire day in Lawton. I was able to see President Walkenhorst and talk with him a bit, which is really nice. We've been a bit busy with service as of late, several storms have come in with high winds and blew debris all over people's yards. We've mainly helped out with members, but next Tuesday we're going to help out with an investigator's yard.
We were able to have our first tornado experience on Sunday. The city put on the air raid siren's for a few minutes as we got blasted with text's and phone calls from members checking up on us and where we were. Apparently a storm formed over Duncan and a tornado began to form over us. Luckily the wind blew the storm southeast of us and the tornado touched down near Velma, just a few miles away. I believe it only tore through rural fields and it did no damage to any building. It's amazing how fast these storms can develop. All in all, no damage was done. It was a good rundown of what we needed to do and to be prepared for so that we can respond to the situation faster. The seasons in Oklahoma are sweet!
A quick update on some of our investigators:
Unfortunately we dropped Sam and Louise. We stopped by on Saturday and Louise asked us not to come back. It's sad, but I know that Elder Nibley and I planted seeds. I have a hope that they'll grow one day.
Rolene Tucker has been in Commanche for this week, so we haven't been able to visit with them for very long. We went to see Windell to check up on him and share with him a short scripture message. Windell is a pretty funny guy once you get to know him. We touched on priesthood authority as we talked and Elder Nibley and I have decided that we're going to use some teaching analogies next visit to help explain why it's so important that we have that unbroken authority from Jesus Christ.
On Wednesday we're meeting with Elaina at our church building to have a church tour. It helps a lot to get investigators to come to church. She has expressed and interest with coming to our church and I think that she will be able to feel the spirit; I hope that it will increase her interest in our church.
It's been a busy but short week for us. I'm glad to be serving here in Duncan! It's been a great experience so far and I'm excited to see where I will be able to serve around for the next couple of years! A mission is the best experience anyone can have. It has helped me grow a lot in myself and the gospel. I have gotten many seen and unseen blessings from serving a mission and I know that what I am doing is what is best for me. Thank you all for your support,
Elder Holbrook
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