Birthday and Baptisms 10/27/14

Hey Everybody!
It has been an awesome week in Lawton! I had a wonderful Birthday!

Elder Holbrook turns 20!!

The weather here in Oklahoma is back to some 90 degree temperatures but it has been cooler in the mornings and in the evenings. I'm excited for winter to come!

We didn't have a baptism on Fort Sill this week, but we have one coming up this next week, and we're going to have three in two weeks to come. We're seeing a lot of success come from Fort Sill. It certainly is a rewarding privilege to teach there!

Chad Bolton is an investigator that we have been teaching for awhile now. He is the son-in-law of Brother Torres, a member of the branch presidency on Fort Sill. Chad will be baptized on Saturday. He's progressed a lot and has quit his chewing tobacco. I'm really excited for him to surprise his wife with his baptism. She is a member and she doesn't know that Chad is going to be baptized on Saturday till she walks in the room.

Patrick Webb has attended church with his son, Chris. They haven't been doing too well and they're in need of some prayers. Patrick has it pretty hard right now with his COPD.

Steven Haywood is making some progress, which has been pretty awesome to see. He's starting to read the Book of Mormon and understand what's going on.

Beau and Monica were married and then Beau was baptized on Saturday and then confirmed a member on Sunday! I was given the opportunity to baptize him, and I gladly accepted! Beau has made many many changes in his life, and now he's going to be a valuable member in the Church! Monica has progressed as well, and although she is awaiting rebaptism, we are planning on having Beau get the Aaronic Priesthood and having him baptize her!

Elder Chavez, Elder Holbrook, Beau, Elder Memmot

 It is an exciting time in their lives.

Elder Burnham and I are doing well! We have been working hard and we're seeing the fruits of our labors through these baptisms! I'm super excited to keep the momentum going!

I'm so grateful for this gospel and for the restored truth. I know that Jesus Christ lives and that he stands with his arms stretched out, waiting for us to receive him.

I love you all and I'm grateful for your support,
Love, Elder Holbrook

LARGE Spider!! 

Mattresses!!

My companion Elder Burnham