Tuesday, December 16, 2014
New Address
I've updated Elder Holbrook's address on the right sidebar if you would like to send him a note! I'm sure he would love to hear from any and all! Thanks for supporting him!
Exciting weather and work! 12/15/14
It's been a really exciting week here!
To start off with: December tornadoes! Sounds awesome, right?
I guess the story goes something like this: My companion and I were headed to dinner, there was a light drizzle going on, nothing massive really. The weather was pretty interesting looking though (I'll attach some photo's). We had some sun rain and a double rainbow. We got to our dinner appointment with the other Elder's who serve in our ward and started to help out with the cooking. As we're helping, I thought I heard a very loud radio dispatch pager go off outside of the window(probably some cop in the apartment complex), followed by a wonderful tornado siren! The first question I asked myself was this: "Why are there tornado sirens going off in the middle of December?" Then the more logical, active portion of my brain took over and came to the conclusion that there's a tornado forming in December because Oklahoma's weather doesn't have any logical boundaries and it does what it wants, whatever the season. Brother Merwin, deciding that it was somewhere in the city and we should probably get more informed than we currently were, turned on the TV to the channel 9 news station, where we see the weatherman using lots of hand gestures and pointing out that there's a tornado northeast of us about 20 miles away moving away from our direction. About 2 minutes later the siren's disengaged and the tornado watch was lifted, so we resumed cooking and ate a wonderful dinner, gave a spiritual message, and resumed proselyting.
A day in the life of an Oklahoman missionary. Exciting, right?
Other than severe weather we were totally not prepared for, it's been a great time here in Quail Creek! We are finding new people to teach, through members and our own efforts. Our area isn't where it needs to be, but we're getting it there! Members are picking up a lot of slack and we are getting referrals, which is the best way to do missionary work. Our ward is so awesome!
Chelsae White is our only baptismal date currently. We haven't been able to meet with her this week, unfortunately. The Murphy's have been pretty busy, and we know that a family member of Chelsae's had a birthday so we knew it was going to be rough to try to get a visit in. We're hoping that we will see her this week.
Cam hasn't talked to us in a long time. We haven't officially met him since that dinner appointment, so we're looking at dropping him. We were hoping that the Wiberg family was going to be able to set something up sometime on a Friday, but it looks like it may not happen the way that it was planned (surprising, I know...).
We have two new investigators we found through our own efforts: The Tkatch family! I wasn't there to teach them, 'cause I was on exchanges with Elder Hightower, my district leader, but it was an awesome lesson and they want to learn more. I don't have a lot of details, so I will have to fill y'all in next week.
Things are beginning to boom here in the city, and I think it's going to keep on booming as we find new people to teach. I'm excited for what we can accomplish this next week!
I love my mission! I love the people here in Oklahoma! This has been such a great experience for me! If you are reading this and you're considering a mission, I would suggest to you to study, ponder and pray about it. You'll get your answer, and I'm sure it will be a resounding "Yes!"
Thanks for all of the love and support y'all have given me!
-Elder Holbrook
To start off with: December tornadoes! Sounds awesome, right?
I guess the story goes something like this: My companion and I were headed to dinner, there was a light drizzle going on, nothing massive really. The weather was pretty interesting looking though (I'll attach some photo's). We had some sun rain and a double rainbow. We got to our dinner appointment with the other Elder's who serve in our ward and started to help out with the cooking. As we're helping, I thought I heard a very loud radio dispatch pager go off outside of the window(probably some cop in the apartment complex), followed by a wonderful tornado siren! The first question I asked myself was this: "Why are there tornado sirens going off in the middle of December?" Then the more logical, active portion of my brain took over and came to the conclusion that there's a tornado forming in December because Oklahoma's weather doesn't have any logical boundaries and it does what it wants, whatever the season. Brother Merwin, deciding that it was somewhere in the city and we should probably get more informed than we currently were, turned on the TV to the channel 9 news station, where we see the weatherman using lots of hand gestures and pointing out that there's a tornado northeast of us about 20 miles away moving away from our direction. About 2 minutes later the siren's disengaged and the tornado watch was lifted, so we resumed cooking and ate a wonderful dinner, gave a spiritual message, and resumed proselyting.
A day in the life of an Oklahoman missionary. Exciting, right?
Other than severe weather we were totally not prepared for, it's been a great time here in Quail Creek! We are finding new people to teach, through members and our own efforts. Our area isn't where it needs to be, but we're getting it there! Members are picking up a lot of slack and we are getting referrals, which is the best way to do missionary work. Our ward is so awesome!
Chelsae White is our only baptismal date currently. We haven't been able to meet with her this week, unfortunately. The Murphy's have been pretty busy, and we know that a family member of Chelsae's had a birthday so we knew it was going to be rough to try to get a visit in. We're hoping that we will see her this week.
Cam hasn't talked to us in a long time. We haven't officially met him since that dinner appointment, so we're looking at dropping him. We were hoping that the Wiberg family was going to be able to set something up sometime on a Friday, but it looks like it may not happen the way that it was planned (surprising, I know...).
We have two new investigators we found through our own efforts: The Tkatch family! I wasn't there to teach them, 'cause I was on exchanges with Elder Hightower, my district leader, but it was an awesome lesson and they want to learn more. I don't have a lot of details, so I will have to fill y'all in next week.
Things are beginning to boom here in the city, and I think it's going to keep on booming as we find new people to teach. I'm excited for what we can accomplish this next week!
I love my mission! I love the people here in Oklahoma! This has been such a great experience for me! If you are reading this and you're considering a mission, I would suggest to you to study, ponder and pray about it. You'll get your answer, and I'm sure it will be a resounding "Yes!"
Thanks for all of the love and support y'all have given me!
-Elder Holbrook
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| Cheap gas in Oklahoma!! |
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Busy in the city! 12/8/14
Hey Friends and Family,
Another busy week in the City! Elder Rumsey and I have been doing a lot of finding through members, and we're getting some people to teach. It's weird, the city is pretty fast paced but our area is slow, so it's like playing the hurry-up-and-wait game. But we are getting to where we need to be.
The weather is warming up a bit but we're waiting for the eventual crash towards winter (I think it starts on the 17th). We've been getting a lot of fog and rain, which is really cool to bike in. Elder Rumsey's bike is a little broken right now so as it's in the process of getting repaired we are using another Elder's bike that never uses it.
We saw the Christmas Devotional last night! It was really good! I'd recommend all to watch the rebroadcast! There are some really good things said about the Saviors birth and the traits of his earthly family.
Our investigators have had some setbacks but they should be doing better this week. We found out that Camel is going to be harder to meet with than previously expected. We weren't able to meet with Chelsea this week because of a swim meet, but we should be seeing her sometime in the middle of the week.
Like I said before, we're still in finding mode talking with as many people as we can. It's fun and we're hoping to see some fruits from our labors.
I am loving it here, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for all of the support y'all have been giving me! Stay strong in the gospel and in the faith of Jesus Christ!
Elder Holbrook
Another busy week in the City! Elder Rumsey and I have been doing a lot of finding through members, and we're getting some people to teach. It's weird, the city is pretty fast paced but our area is slow, so it's like playing the hurry-up-and-wait game. But we are getting to where we need to be.
The weather is warming up a bit but we're waiting for the eventual crash towards winter (I think it starts on the 17th). We've been getting a lot of fog and rain, which is really cool to bike in. Elder Rumsey's bike is a little broken right now so as it's in the process of getting repaired we are using another Elder's bike that never uses it.
We saw the Christmas Devotional last night! It was really good! I'd recommend all to watch the rebroadcast! There are some really good things said about the Saviors birth and the traits of his earthly family.
Our investigators have had some setbacks but they should be doing better this week. We found out that Camel is going to be harder to meet with than previously expected. We weren't able to meet with Chelsea this week because of a swim meet, but we should be seeing her sometime in the middle of the week.
Like I said before, we're still in finding mode talking with as many people as we can. It's fun and we're hoping to see some fruits from our labors.
I am loving it here, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for all of the support y'all have been giving me! Stay strong in the gospel and in the faith of Jesus Christ!
Elder Holbrook
Pictures! 12/8/14
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| Boots!! |
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| Beau and Monica and their son-- Elder Holbrook baptized Beau on Elder Holbrook's birthday! |
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| Pancakes with the district in Quail Creek |
Year mark! (In 3 days) 12/1/14 #heisthegift
Hello everybody!
Holy cow, where did the time go? These past 12 months flew by and they're still speeding up! It's terrifying but exhilarating at the same time. Time flies when you're working hard and having fun!
The weather is chilly at the moment, with storms on the horizon for the rest of the week in OKC. I love the extreme weather, so people will probably be finding Elder Holbrook and Elder Rumsey biking in the rain, knocking on doors, or something ridiculous involving finding people to teach.
The city is an ocean of people. Talking to all of them is pretty difficult but with the "He is the Gift Initiative", we begin by having a casual conversation about Christmas and what our thoughts are on the season. The Church is pushing for greater member missionary work through the distribution of 9 pass along cards in each copy of the Ensign. These are to be given to those who may be willing to hear a message about Jesus Christ and how he has restored his gospel in these latter days. Visit christmas.mormon.org, view the video, and invite all to 'Learn More' underneath the video and explore what we believe by meeting with the missionaries. We are to discover the Gift, embrace the Gift, and share the Gift this Christmas season. Participate in the flood of good through the use of social media and sharing the pass along cards!
The ward here in Quail Creek is pretty big, with some very big spiritual giants. Last night we were able to meet with a former investigator who was a family friend of the Murphy's, members who are absolutely solid at sharing the gospel. The former's name is Chelsea White, a friend of the Murphy's daughter. She attended church yesterday and that evening wanted to meet with us. She has accepted a baptismal date for 10 January! She is excited and she seems to be really solid about it all. Her Mother is an atheist but supports her in finding out religion for herself, and her father is a devout Catholic and was apprehensive about her meeting with us but the spirit has softened his heart and he says that whatever she decides he will support her as best he can. Last night was a literal miracle for our area.
We're going to start teaching a man named Cam. He's from Syria, and is friends with another member family, the Wiberg's. He has a really interesting story I am not supposed to disclose over the internet because of "national security", so I guess that will have to be saved for a later time. He is really solid and requested an Arabic Book of Mormon.
Right now those are our two solid people. We're finding people to teach like mad, so now it's the process of turning them all into investigators who progress. It's been a great last couple of weeks and I'm sure even greater is to come as my companion and I work diligently to serve the Lord with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength!
I know that this work is inspired of God. I have been here in Oklahoma for a year now, and I know that I am here for a reason. I'm going to do the best I can to continue to serve him diligently and to trust in him completely. I'm learning to rely on my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I invite all to do the same. Study out the scriptures, find out the truth, become protected through His saving grace. This Christmas season, focus less on the world and more on the Lord of Lord's, and King of Kings. I promise that if you will do this you will feel the spirit of the Lord working inside of you, growing your faith and strengthening your testimony. I know of these things myself and I testify of them.
With Love,
Elder Holbrook
Holy cow, where did the time go? These past 12 months flew by and they're still speeding up! It's terrifying but exhilarating at the same time. Time flies when you're working hard and having fun!
The weather is chilly at the moment, with storms on the horizon for the rest of the week in OKC. I love the extreme weather, so people will probably be finding Elder Holbrook and Elder Rumsey biking in the rain, knocking on doors, or something ridiculous involving finding people to teach.
The city is an ocean of people. Talking to all of them is pretty difficult but with the "He is the Gift Initiative", we begin by having a casual conversation about Christmas and what our thoughts are on the season. The Church is pushing for greater member missionary work through the distribution of 9 pass along cards in each copy of the Ensign. These are to be given to those who may be willing to hear a message about Jesus Christ and how he has restored his gospel in these latter days. Visit christmas.mormon.org, view the video, and invite all to 'Learn More' underneath the video and explore what we believe by meeting with the missionaries. We are to discover the Gift, embrace the Gift, and share the Gift this Christmas season. Participate in the flood of good through the use of social media and sharing the pass along cards!
The ward here in Quail Creek is pretty big, with some very big spiritual giants. Last night we were able to meet with a former investigator who was a family friend of the Murphy's, members who are absolutely solid at sharing the gospel. The former's name is Chelsea White, a friend of the Murphy's daughter. She attended church yesterday and that evening wanted to meet with us. She has accepted a baptismal date for 10 January! She is excited and she seems to be really solid about it all. Her Mother is an atheist but supports her in finding out religion for herself, and her father is a devout Catholic and was apprehensive about her meeting with us but the spirit has softened his heart and he says that whatever she decides he will support her as best he can. Last night was a literal miracle for our area.
We're going to start teaching a man named Cam. He's from Syria, and is friends with another member family, the Wiberg's. He has a really interesting story I am not supposed to disclose over the internet because of "national security", so I guess that will have to be saved for a later time. He is really solid and requested an Arabic Book of Mormon.
Right now those are our two solid people. We're finding people to teach like mad, so now it's the process of turning them all into investigators who progress. It's been a great last couple of weeks and I'm sure even greater is to come as my companion and I work diligently to serve the Lord with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength!
I know that this work is inspired of God. I have been here in Oklahoma for a year now, and I know that I am here for a reason. I'm going to do the best I can to continue to serve him diligently and to trust in him completely. I'm learning to rely on my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I invite all to do the same. Study out the scriptures, find out the truth, become protected through His saving grace. This Christmas season, focus less on the world and more on the Lord of Lord's, and King of Kings. I promise that if you will do this you will feel the spirit of the Lord working inside of you, growing your faith and strengthening your testimony. I know of these things myself and I testify of them.
With Love,
Elder Holbrook
First week in Quail Creek 11/24/14
Hey Everyone!
Holy cow, I'm not really sure where to begin with this one! It feels like last Monday was a couple of months ago. I left Lawton on Wednesday after saying some short goodbyes on Tuesday. It's been an amazing seven and a half months in Lawton and I have enjoyed it all! We got to transfers in OKC at around 10:00, met my new companion Elder Rumsey, who is awesome by the way but I'll tell you more about him later on. We then drove to our District Leaders apartment, where he fed us cinnamon roll pancakes, which tasted great, not gonna lie. Afterwards we got to our apartment, got some things situated, and started to visit less actives and tract around the area. We walked into an area with only 2 investigators, 1 of which had moved and was awaiting return. We have a lot of work to do, and I am so excited to be able to have a part in it!
The Quail Creek ward is awesome! We spoke in sacrament meeting last Sunday and it went well! The members are missionary oriented, and we are expecting a lot of referrals as we gain the trust of the members. We're showing them that we are here to work hard, and we are willing to become friends with those they want to bring to the gospel.
Elder Rumsey is a very motivated missionary. He loves to work, and he isn't afraid to go out into the rain to get some tracting done on bikes. He will be entering the Marine Corps as well, so you can imagine that we get along quite well. He's a bit quiet, but I'm willing to bet that his shell will be broken soon. He's a great teacher (he's been out for 17ish months now).
So this library doesn't like people who have guest passes, so my time is nearly up. Next week I'll have a library card, so I will have more time to do this.
All I can say is that I am excited to be here so that I can work hard. I love this gospel and the message of peace that it has for all of God's children.
I love you all,
Elder Holbrook
Holy cow, I'm not really sure where to begin with this one! It feels like last Monday was a couple of months ago. I left Lawton on Wednesday after saying some short goodbyes on Tuesday. It's been an amazing seven and a half months in Lawton and I have enjoyed it all! We got to transfers in OKC at around 10:00, met my new companion Elder Rumsey, who is awesome by the way but I'll tell you more about him later on. We then drove to our District Leaders apartment, where he fed us cinnamon roll pancakes, which tasted great, not gonna lie. Afterwards we got to our apartment, got some things situated, and started to visit less actives and tract around the area. We walked into an area with only 2 investigators, 1 of which had moved and was awaiting return. We have a lot of work to do, and I am so excited to be able to have a part in it!
The Quail Creek ward is awesome! We spoke in sacrament meeting last Sunday and it went well! The members are missionary oriented, and we are expecting a lot of referrals as we gain the trust of the members. We're showing them that we are here to work hard, and we are willing to become friends with those they want to bring to the gospel.
Elder Rumsey is a very motivated missionary. He loves to work, and he isn't afraid to go out into the rain to get some tracting done on bikes. He will be entering the Marine Corps as well, so you can imagine that we get along quite well. He's a bit quiet, but I'm willing to bet that his shell will be broken soon. He's a great teacher (he's been out for 17ish months now).
So this library doesn't like people who have guest passes, so my time is nearly up. Next week I'll have a library card, so I will have more time to do this.
All I can say is that I am excited to be here so that I can work hard. I love this gospel and the message of peace that it has for all of God's children.
I love you all,
Elder Holbrook
9 baptismal dates and Transfer! 11/17/14
Hey Family and Friends!
The temperatures have really cooled off this past weekend but they are beginning to warm up just a bit. We got snowfall yesterday, which was really nice to see. It feels like it's been too long since I've seen real snow.
Getting down to business because of time constraints:
I am leaving Lawton and going to Quail Creek, which is in Oklahoma City. The address I have been given is: 3101 NW 150 St. Apt. 35G, Oklahoma City, OK 73135. If this isn't the correct address I will repost it next week. (Update: change in zip code! 73134 NOT 73135)
My new companion is Elder Rumsey, who has extremely similar interests that I do. I am sure this is going to be a great companionship.
This week at Fort Sill was really awesome. We were able to get 9 baptismal dates with Soldiers, and there were really great prospects of further success coming from the first discussion. I will miss Fort Sill a lot, but I know that the Lord has greater things for me in store at Quail Creek. I am super excited for the change. I've been in one zone so far in my mission, and my first area is only 33 miles away. I am glad that I will be able to see a different part of Oklahoma!
My testimony has grown so much since I have been here. Lawton has been my "proving ground", so to speak. I am excited to move on, but I will always remember the hearts that the Lord was able to change while I have been here. I'm proud to have served here.
Love all of ya,
Elder Holbrook
The temperatures have really cooled off this past weekend but they are beginning to warm up just a bit. We got snowfall yesterday, which was really nice to see. It feels like it's been too long since I've seen real snow.
Getting down to business because of time constraints:
I am leaving Lawton and going to Quail Creek, which is in Oklahoma City. The address I have been given is: 3101 NW 150 St. Apt. 35G, Oklahoma City, OK 73135. If this isn't the correct address I will repost it next week. (Update: change in zip code! 73134 NOT 73135)
My new companion is Elder Rumsey, who has extremely similar interests that I do. I am sure this is going to be a great companionship.
This week at Fort Sill was really awesome. We were able to get 9 baptismal dates with Soldiers, and there were really great prospects of further success coming from the first discussion. I will miss Fort Sill a lot, but I know that the Lord has greater things for me in store at Quail Creek. I am super excited for the change. I've been in one zone so far in my mission, and my first area is only 33 miles away. I am glad that I will be able to see a different part of Oklahoma!
My testimony has grown so much since I have been here. Lawton has been my "proving ground", so to speak. I am excited to move on, but I will always remember the hearts that the Lord was able to change while I have been here. I'm proud to have served here.
Love all of ya,
Elder Holbrook
Investigator update 11/10/14
Hey Family and Friends!
So it's been kinda warming up around here, but we're about to get attacked by a "polar vortex", which apparently scares people from here. It's my understanding that the phrase is basically a fancy way of saying "It's going to be cold because of Canada". I'm excited for the cool weather to really start, but I know that Oklahoma winters are pretty weird here, as it was 60 degrees when I stepped out of the plane when I first got here, but then a week later it was about 20 degrees with an ice storm. Oklahoma's weather is pretty broken, still not as bad as North Dakota though (shout out to Dad).
Fort Sill went really well this week! We got two baptisms, and I am trying to get the pictures because my camera was dead on Sunday. I'll have to have them sent to me by Elder Winterton, my Post companion. We've been having a lot of success, and we're getting work done there. It's amazing how the Lord has prepared these soldiers for the gospel message. This next week I will be teaching The Restoration to a large group of soldiers and starting another discussion cycle, as we call it. It's pretty crazy because we have such a short amount of time to teach, but the spirit does all of the conversion work there. If the baptisms were just up to the four missionaries on post, we wouldn't have near the amount of success we have been receiving.
We're making good progress with some of our investigators outside of Fort Sill as well.
Jesse Martin \\ Jesse has been investigating ever since his wife got baptized...while he was on deployment in Korea. He has been a hardcore southern baptist, but he is honestly seeking the truth about the Church. He is currently separated from his family because of his military position (they're in Washington). He wants to be baptized when he goes back home in December, so we are going to teach him and then send him on his way. The missionaries in Washington will be able to baptize him over there. He's been attending church for awhile now but this week he was sick. We're excited for him!
Steven Haywood \\ I've mentioned Steven beforehand several times I believe...we have dropped him several times, but as we do that he starts to progress. It's kind of like playing a game of cat and mouse, just with reading the Book of Mormon, praying, and coming to church. We have picked him up again and we're hoping to be able to start teaching him on a regularly scheduled basis.
James, Malinda, and Rebecca Carpenter \\ Last night we had the opportunity to go to the Melling's home, local members who live on Fort Sill. They have been in contact with one of the families that Bro. Melling has had appointments with (He's an eye doctor). The Carpenter family is having some pretty big marital issues right now. We're helping Malinda progress, albeit slowly, due to the fact that she can barely comprehend English. James is a bit Agnostic right now so we're helping him understand that God is our Loving Heavenly Father.
Patrick and Chris Webb \\ Patrick and Chris came to church about two weeks ago. Patrick has been going through another rough patch after he had a stroke. Chris was released from the Psych Ward about three weeks ago as well. That family really needs the gospel in their life so Elder Burnham and I are doing the best we can.
Speaking of Elder Burnham, we're doing well! We've been able to do a lot of work and it's been an awesome experience to work with him. 19 November is the transfer date, and I will update y'all on where I am going or if I stay or whatever happens to me. Next week at this time we will all know what's going on.
I just want to leave with my testimony. This gospel means everything to me now. I know that Heavenly Father loves me and all of his children, and that is why we have this wonderful restored gospel for us to use. That's why Jesus Christ was sent to perform the Infinite Atonement. That's why we are all here on this earth today, learning and growing. I have seen how reading, studying, pondering and praying about the Book of Mormon has blessed my life. I encourage all to diligently study its precepts.
With love,
Elder Holbrook
So it's been kinda warming up around here, but we're about to get attacked by a "polar vortex", which apparently scares people from here. It's my understanding that the phrase is basically a fancy way of saying "It's going to be cold because of Canada". I'm excited for the cool weather to really start, but I know that Oklahoma winters are pretty weird here, as it was 60 degrees when I stepped out of the plane when I first got here, but then a week later it was about 20 degrees with an ice storm. Oklahoma's weather is pretty broken, still not as bad as North Dakota though (shout out to Dad).
Fort Sill went really well this week! We got two baptisms, and I am trying to get the pictures because my camera was dead on Sunday. I'll have to have them sent to me by Elder Winterton, my Post companion. We've been having a lot of success, and we're getting work done there. It's amazing how the Lord has prepared these soldiers for the gospel message. This next week I will be teaching The Restoration to a large group of soldiers and starting another discussion cycle, as we call it. It's pretty crazy because we have such a short amount of time to teach, but the spirit does all of the conversion work there. If the baptisms were just up to the four missionaries on post, we wouldn't have near the amount of success we have been receiving.
We're making good progress with some of our investigators outside of Fort Sill as well.
Jesse Martin \\ Jesse has been investigating ever since his wife got baptized...while he was on deployment in Korea. He has been a hardcore southern baptist, but he is honestly seeking the truth about the Church. He is currently separated from his family because of his military position (they're in Washington). He wants to be baptized when he goes back home in December, so we are going to teach him and then send him on his way. The missionaries in Washington will be able to baptize him over there. He's been attending church for awhile now but this week he was sick. We're excited for him!
Steven Haywood \\ I've mentioned Steven beforehand several times I believe...we have dropped him several times, but as we do that he starts to progress. It's kind of like playing a game of cat and mouse, just with reading the Book of Mormon, praying, and coming to church. We have picked him up again and we're hoping to be able to start teaching him on a regularly scheduled basis.
James, Malinda, and Rebecca Carpenter \\ Last night we had the opportunity to go to the Melling's home, local members who live on Fort Sill. They have been in contact with one of the families that Bro. Melling has had appointments with (He's an eye doctor). The Carpenter family is having some pretty big marital issues right now. We're helping Malinda progress, albeit slowly, due to the fact that she can barely comprehend English. James is a bit Agnostic right now so we're helping him understand that God is our Loving Heavenly Father.
Patrick and Chris Webb \\ Patrick and Chris came to church about two weeks ago. Patrick has been going through another rough patch after he had a stroke. Chris was released from the Psych Ward about three weeks ago as well. That family really needs the gospel in their life so Elder Burnham and I are doing the best we can.
Speaking of Elder Burnham, we're doing well! We've been able to do a lot of work and it's been an awesome experience to work with him. 19 November is the transfer date, and I will update y'all on where I am going or if I stay or whatever happens to me. Next week at this time we will all know what's going on.
I just want to leave with my testimony. This gospel means everything to me now. I know that Heavenly Father loves me and all of his children, and that is why we have this wonderful restored gospel for us to use. That's why Jesus Christ was sent to perform the Infinite Atonement. That's why we are all here on this earth today, learning and growing. I have seen how reading, studying, pondering and praying about the Book of Mormon has blessed my life. I encourage all to diligently study its precepts.
With love,
Elder Holbrook
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