Borrowed Time

Hi!

We had another good week. I'm currently living on borrowed time, so we are working harder every day.

This week was so humbling and one of my favorites.

Our sweet family of four was baptized. The day before the baptism, someone tried to kidnap the mom and the 14-year-old girl. It was a traumatic situation for them, but they were able to make it to the baptism, and when they received the gift of the Holy Ghost, they said they'd never felt peace like that.

Omar is continuing to do well. He called us the other day and reiterated to us that "the call" was for him, and not people in his family. He said his girlfriend didn't feel the same call and was hesitant about getting married and beginning to live in accordance with the gospel. He told us that it's his life, and nothing will get in the way of his call and his progression on his path to returning home with his Father. With zero hesitation, he said he will sleep in his car if she doesn't change her mind before the baptism.

That family I mentioned last week that lost their son all came to church. There were 17 of them that walked into church Sunday morning with a greater resolve to change their lives and put themselves in a position to be reunited with their son, brother, and friend again. They loved church. Their countenances changed, and I saw them smile for the first time since meeting them. We went over and taught them yesterday. There are 11 that are eligible to be baptized. They can't wait to be baptized on the 15th and soon thereafter, be baptized for their late son. The father repeatedly said, "I have been humbled, and I'm ready to change. I'll do anything for my son."

"...you that are desirous to follow the voice of the Good Shepherd, come ye out from the wicked, and be ye separate."

Love you all,
Elder Smythe






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