I have a testimony in Jesus Christ and in Heavenly Father. I know that they love me so much they established a plan that allows me to return to live with them. I have a testimony of the Book of Mormon and of Joseph Smith, I know Heavenly Father restored the gospel through him. The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ and his love for me. I have a testimony of Thomas S. Monson. I know he is a living prophet and through him we receive guidance from our Father in Heaven. I know going on my mission is the right thing to do, I want to become a tool in the hands of the Lord. I know that Fort Lauderdale is the place I am supposed to go and the Lord will help me on my path. I know families can be together forever, that I will be able to see my grandmother and other relatives that have passed on when I too leave this world and return to Him.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Elder Park

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Week 36 In Fort Lauderdale....

New Area: Homestead East
  • Same Zone different district
  • Same Stake
  • 1 ward south
  • Covers a HUGE area including the first 5 keys
  • The town is similar to Herriman, in that there are a lot of neighborhoods and farmland side-by-side, kinda quiet and there are still a few dirt roads
  • We have a car, and 1000 miles a month.
New Companion: Elder B****(ito)
  • Small
  • Quiet
  • Navajo
  • 20 months in the mission
  • needs help with spanish and taking to people
  • Can't drive (blind in one eye) so I do
New roommates: Elder B****(isimo) 23 months and Elder J***** 7 months
  • kinda trunky district-leader
  • newer kid "raised" with minorly disobedient trainers
What a week! I got to Homestead and there were NO key investigators... none, no lessons taught, no new investigators and no blessings given. We had to WORK to make things happen. This Area has had a bit of a history lately of health problems and losing proselyting time because of it. As well the last missionaries in the area had been working with the same 5 people for about 3 months and so the area needed a HUGE jumpstart. And so that is what Elder Brown and I did we just got to it and WORKED. We left 19 blessings with people and the first 4 new gators this area has seen in quite some time. And there is some super potential for progress here. We have 3 people lined up for baptism on the 15th. I am super excited for the chance to remodel an area. The members here need to be worked with to build their excitement for the area and the missionaries need to build their diligence.

I was trying to think of a story to tell you and all I could think of is the story of Kristina and Robin who we found this week through a media referral. She is a DoTerra lady... yup! and so two weeks ago there was a big convention in... UTAH!!!! and they flew her out. Through the DoTerra people she met a lady in Heber that let her stay with her. Well Kristina was incredibly impressed with the way that the family acted and how neighbor kids walked in and out of their house. and she realized it was because they were living the christian life, not just say that's what they were. I just found it incredible that just living in HEBER for a couple of days was enough to change her life and make her want to be a part of it. When we went over all she wanted was for us to explain and help her prepare! That was incredible to me.
Other wise missionary life is missionary life, sometime people love you then sometimes they call you false prophet and try to spit on you. But that's how it works its hot, muggy and sweaty, but that's what I imagined about missionary work I am glad to be here where I am!

LOVE YOU stay strong, push on.


ELDER PARK
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