Hello Everybody,
So
Saturday was my first baptism! Kendyl!
#'tism#Dunk'em#getdipped
A little more about her
and her family: Her mom is technically a member, but she hasn't gone to church
since she was a kid and has problems with the church. Her dad is not a member.
On her mom's side of the fam, they are all members and most of them live in
Utah. On her dad's side, none of them are. They live in Arizona. Her parents
(Tom and Brandi) Are super-duper supportive. They think Kendyl and Braydon
should be able to make their own choices. The family is so cool. They love us
and we love them. Honestly, we get more food from them than from the members!
We go over there a lot.
So the baptism was
amazing. Her two aunts who are members gave the talks and they were super
spiritual. Everyone was crying, even Tom and Brandi. Well, Braydon wasn't
crying, but that’s just cause he's a fifteen year old boy so he was trying his
hardest not to. So then her uncle
performed the baptism, Elder Thorn and I were witnesses. We also got to stand
in on the confirmation. It was amazing. The entire family was there. Like her
non-member family came from Arizona for this! Then they had a big barbeque
afterwards. I know that whole family will be baptized at some point. Braydon is
already so close to baptism. They will be amazing members when they decide to.
They will bless so many lives.
The man formerly known
as Elder Wilcox came back up for the baptism! He got three days at home then
came back, haha. Now we have to call him Brantz... how weird is that. But it
was awesome to see him. He was an awesome example to me. Weird to see him in a
hat and shorts though!
So I don't know if I
mentioned before but a couple weeks back there was a guy who pulled over and
talked to us on the side of the road and gave us his info to meet with him. We
finally worked out a day and time and met with him last night! His name is
John. He is so cool. He is searching for the truth and he really really wants
it and he's willing to do anything to follow Jesus Christ. He is willing to be
baptized as soon as he knows the truth. He is reading and praying. So I know
without a doubt that he is going to get that answer that he's looking for.
Someone with real intent and willingness to do his part like that is exactly
the kind of person God talks to. He is going to be baptized for sure. I just
met him and I already love him!
I got a letter from my
family with pictures. One of the pictures was of Tyler and I wrestling. Not
gonna lie... that was the first time I have cried on my mission... miss you so
much Ty!
Riley's year mark is in
3 days... that's crazy. It doesn't seem like it's been that long to me.
Early shout out to
Spencer! Happy birthday on the 30th! You thought I'd forget didn't you? ;)
Silly goose. An elephant never forgets.
Well I love you all! Keep
on keepin’ on.
Peace and love mi
bredren. Oh wait, is that my line? ;)
Bye!
Elder Chappell
Pictures:Me, Kendyl, Elder Thorn, and (formerly)Elder Wilcox
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