So now a little about some of my experiences!!! First of all!!! I found my ex mission leader wasted on the street... yeah that sucked.. haha and then I talked to my comp, got him on my side, and then we went ham. we just went to all the members houses, and just told them that they were going to stop messing around, and help us resurrect the ward, and then we just brought them to meet our investigators, and had them invite them to church, and then we just put in the grind the rest of the week, and went and picked up a little boy, and then we walked into the church building expecting to see an empty chapel with out our members or our investigators but then I kid you not, the chapel had 50 people in it, and 12 of our investigators!!!! Sitting with members!!! I almost cried!!
One of our really tough families whose dad drinks, and beats the kids and cheats on his wife showed up and seriously were like so excited and also our Jehovah Witness and our Jew (he decided he was a jew haha) showed up along with alot of our awesome investigators. So exciting it only took 3 months of suffering in this little patch of dead ground but now I have seen this ward get changed around!!! I am SOOOO excited!! but now I just need to help these people get in the water!
Yeah it was an awesome week and I freaking am excited. I love you guys please be safe!
Love, Elder Davenport
Elder, you are just amazing. We are sitting here crying as you tell your story. We all need a kick in the pants to get us to do things. Thanks for your example!! You are showing that struggles and overcoming them and working hard pays off in so many ways. The Lord makes us stronger when we are given hard things to do and we set out to do our best. You will be remembered there with great love and admiration for caring so much for each member. You are the best. Love, Grandmom and Granddad Davenport
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