Hello y'all
My companion and I ran into an issue with logging on to the computers today. I really want to write because I have had some great experiences in the past two weeks. I'm going to write as much as possible with the short time I have, so bear with me if my letter just cuts off abruptly. Don't worry, in two months hopefully this won't ever be a problem (iPad's in December we think).
We had two baptisms for the past two weeks on Fort Sill. A Sister Garcia and a Brother Insley. Yesterday Insley's friend told us that he wanted to be baptized. We asked him about it, he said yes, and it all worked out because he had attended church three weeks in a row and had all of the lessons taken already. As I was teaching the Restoration, I was tied down so I couldn't interview him, but Elder Winterton, my Zone Leader, was able to get to him. I wasn't able to attend the baptism, but I know that he'll be a great member as he stays active in the church. Sister Garcia is in the same unit as one of our ward missionaries. She was of a catholic background, but she had a distinct feeling that the church was true. I had the opportunity to teach her all the way through, and she really is solid in the gospel.
As you know, this Saturday is the wedding of Beau and Monica, with the baptism of Beau shortly afterwards. This last weekend was our stake conference, and in the Saturday evening session, President Walkenhorst was able to speak. He called Beau, Monica, and Rolando (Monica's Son) up to the stand. He gave Beau a big hug and told the crowd all of the changes that Beau and Monica have made in their lives because of the atonement. He spoke of the doctrine of Christ, about Faith, Repentance, Baptism, The Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End. Finally, he spoke of member missionary work and why it's so important. My Mission President is an amazing man.
Basically Beau and Monica are the best birthday present I've ever received other than life itself...sorry Mom and Dad. ;)
Things are going well here in Lawton. Like I said before, I'll only be here for another five weeks. I don't think I will be staying here for much longer...we will see what the Lord has in store for me. I know that when I leave this city I'm going to miss it dearly. I consider Lawton to be my refiners fire, or my proving ground. I've made a lot of mistakes, and I've also been able to make a lot of improvements here. I consider myself extremely blessed to be able to serve here.
Elder Burnham and I are getting along better. We've run into some issues as a companionship, and I'll be honest, it's been because of pride between the two of us. I need to work especially hard on that one.
I love the atonement and the healing effects that it has. I love the Savior, who suffered and died for me because of love and compassion. I'm forever in debt to my God because of the experiences he has given me. I will be forever grateful for my family, for standing beside me in times of hardship and difficulty. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for making me the man that I am.
With lots of love,
Elder Holbrook
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