First of all let me express how happy I am because LeBron and the Cavs took down the GS Warriors and LeBron took the MVP and he's just the greatest NBA player of all-time.
On a serious note I've gotta say all that cancer stuff nana's going through does not look fun. Also im happy and grateful for all the support that she's been receiving :) Also I express my thanks to WX 12th ward for supporting you guys with mission payments. I like what nana said: "why not me?" That's a great and inspiring answer.
Well this week was awesome because we have been busy with baptismal interviews. Our zone has already passed last months total baptisms so we are grateful for the Lord and His help in our work.
Last week I told you about a man that smokes a pack of cigarettes a day, drinks alcohol, tea, and coffee. We taught him the word of wisdom, gave him a priesthood blessing and this man has lived it ever since that night. When we followed up the next night he said he was at his cousins' house because it's fiesta time over there. We were nervous but surprised when he said that he denied the bad substances and taught the word of wisdom to his friends and cousins there. They were supportive and respected him because of that. We also taught him that week about the law of chastity. The next day after we taught that he was at work when they showed pornagraphic material on the tv at work. His friends told him to join but he told us that he ran away haha! Just like Joseph of Egypt. His wife also lives the word of wisdom now. I have strong testimony of the power of the priesthood and of what Elder Boyd K. Packer said about behavior:
True doctrine understood changes attitude and behavior. A study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior.
Amen. That's a true fact right here. We are excited for the 4 baptisms that we will be having this week along with 2 others from the sisters in our district. We have a wedding planned this Wednesday for a couple and then on nana's birthday this saturday they will all be baptized. We are excited for a great week!
Love,
Elder Brown
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