Monday, May 2, 2011

Hey! So we got transfer calls this morning and it turns out that I'm leaving Galveston.  It’s been a great area and I will miss it, but I am also excited to go to a new place.
So this past week we felt that we should knock a certain area; as we did so, the first house we knocked, a man let us in.  We went in and taught his 85-year-old grandma, Juana. Before the lesson she about chased us off, but as we expressed love and concern we were able to teach.  Afterwards she said she felt really good and peaceful and wanted us to come back.  We were able to get her to church and after Relief Society she said "This is what I've been looking for my whole life"; she is the most legit 85-year-old ever, I'd say.  She can't read but she sleeps with the Book of Mormon and she knows everything we teach her is the truth. Definitely being out here and seeing the faith of others has strengthened my faith and helped me see how truly blessed I am to have grown up in the gospel.  Well, hope you have a great week!
Love, Elder Cooley