HELLO!
First, the not so fun news. So, I went to the mission doctor on Wednesday and he examined my knee and nothing was seriously wrong off the bat, so that's good. However, he wants me to wear a knee brace, take some pain pills, and get an X-ray. I have my X-ray today in about 3 hours, so I will hopefully find out what's going on this week. I think it is just internal inflammation, so that's what I'm hoping for. Its been 4 weeks since the collision. The pain usually isn't too bad in the morning, but after walking miles and miles in the day by the night time its pretty dang painful. So ya, I will keep you updated. I had to go to the office for the appointment so I was able to get my package early..again!! The Lord just continue to bless me!
So now for the awesome parts of the week! There were 6 baptisms in our ward this week! 2 were our investigators and the other 4 were the other Elders investigators. Our investigators names are Liliana and Francisco Osorio! There daughter Valentina didn't get baptized this week so we are going to continue to teach here until she feels ready. However, there other daughter who is 21 and is studying the US was baptized on the same day as well! I baptized Liliana and it went pretty well. I had to do it twice because apparently her leg came out of the water. But the second time I said the prayer, it was a lot smother so it all worked out for the better. They all bore their testimonies and feelings before the service ended and it was AMAZING! Their testimonies and just feeling the pure joy and happiness they have was amazing. I am so happy for each of them and all of the blessings they are going to receive! AHH! I love them so much!! If you guys ever have a chance to go to a baptism...GO! Baptisms are the best things ever! Oh and if any of you have not seen the video "Because of Him" I would highly recommend you go watch it now! Well even if you have seen it, watch it again. It is so powerful and the Spirit is so strong during the video. I know that this gospel changes lives and that though the gospel of Jesus Christ we can receive so many blessings that the Lord has for us. I know that through this gospel we can have eternal families and live with our families and with God for eternity. I love this gospel and am so grateful for the peace it brings to my life. I know that God is our loving Heavenly Father and he is always there for us and wants to help and bless us with any challenge we have. And I know with all my heart that God answers EVERYONE'S prayers. When we ask anything with faith, he will always answer. I love you all so much and am So grateful for all the support and for all of your prayers!
Chau!
Elder Richmond
First, the not so fun news. So, I went to the mission doctor on Wednesday and he examined my knee and nothing was seriously wrong off the bat, so that's good. However, he wants me to wear a knee brace, take some pain pills, and get an X-ray. I have my X-ray today in about 3 hours, so I will hopefully find out what's going on this week. I think it is just internal inflammation, so that's what I'm hoping for. Its been 4 weeks since the collision. The pain usually isn't too bad in the morning, but after walking miles and miles in the day by the night time its pretty dang painful. So ya, I will keep you updated. I had to go to the office for the appointment so I was able to get my package early..again!! The Lord just continue to bless me!
So now for the awesome parts of the week! There were 6 baptisms in our ward this week! 2 were our investigators and the other 4 were the other Elders investigators. Our investigators names are Liliana and Francisco Osorio! There daughter Valentina didn't get baptized this week so we are going to continue to teach here until she feels ready. However, there other daughter who is 21 and is studying the US was baptized on the same day as well! I baptized Liliana and it went pretty well. I had to do it twice because apparently her leg came out of the water. But the second time I said the prayer, it was a lot smother so it all worked out for the better. They all bore their testimonies and feelings before the service ended and it was AMAZING! Their testimonies and just feeling the pure joy and happiness they have was amazing. I am so happy for each of them and all of the blessings they are going to receive! AHH! I love them so much!! If you guys ever have a chance to go to a baptism...GO! Baptisms are the best things ever! Oh and if any of you have not seen the video "Because of Him" I would highly recommend you go watch it now! Well even if you have seen it, watch it again. It is so powerful and the Spirit is so strong during the video. I know that this gospel changes lives and that though the gospel of Jesus Christ we can receive so many blessings that the Lord has for us. I know that through this gospel we can have eternal families and live with our families and with God for eternity. I love this gospel and am so grateful for the peace it brings to my life. I know that God is our loving Heavenly Father and he is always there for us and wants to help and bless us with any challenge we have. And I know with all my heart that God answers EVERYONE'S prayers. When we ask anything with faith, he will always answer. I love you all so much and am So grateful for all the support and for all of your prayers!
Chau!
Elder Richmond