Dear Family,
Confession time, I have like no time to write because I decided to write
some other people that I felt had more of a need for my message. I will
write enough for you though, plus you get a phone call this week, don't
worry. So I think I'll start with my companion, Elder Carlson. I have
enjoyed joking around with him, but I also what to help this young man
discover who he really is. We had a sweet moment the other day. He
expressed to me his desire to become socially acceptable and be able to
fit in with some group of friends. I thought of my patriarchal blessing
and how my life should be devoted to helping others with the gifts I
have. I decided this could be an opportunity.
We have discussed the many qualities that he possesses that he likes of
himself, those that he doesn't, those that others do and don't. We
formulated a pattern to help him feel more confident and happy with
himself without changing who he really is. I'm excited to see the end
results of this! I'm sure that kid needs a friend to help him, and I
will be that friend! I'm still going to have fun with him though.
Anyway, let's go back to the mission work. We have been having quite a
few lessons and the members have been helping us a lot with the work. We
have gotten a few people to come to church this week and we should be
baptizing at least three in the month of May! That'll be great! I bet
June will be FILLED with baptisms. I have been making plans to baptize
every single week of June, what a way to celebrate my 20th birthday!!
Woah, can you believe that, I'll be 20 next month! Dad's 50!!!! And
little Kevy with his Donkey Kong dancing will be 17!!!!! I still feel
17!! ha ha!
So we have been sharing the 17 Miracles movie with a few members this
past week and they were moved so much! They called us and expressed
their gratitude for the pioneers and for you, mother, for having blessed
their lives with that movie (ps it has Spanish subtitles) and they
wanted me to tell any family or friends I have to say thanks for their
ancestor pioneers.
I have had a lot of fun teaching Cristina and few less actives this
past week. I am super frank and direct with them and I tell them how it
is! They get the message and actually fulfill with their commitments. We
were able to reactivate and get people back to church!
I really don't have much to say, let alone time to say it. But, we are
being very successful here! We are going to change this ward and area!
I'm so excited! Well, I'm also excited to talk to the family next Sunday
too! I can't believe it's already time to call again! I have no idea how
to do it and it'll be interesting, but someway it will work out! ha ha!
I love you all and I hope you are enjoying the spring/early summer
weather. It got really hot here again this past week,s back to the short
sleeved shirts! woo! ha ha!
Love,
Elder Blake W. Cowan
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