The Easter Bunny brought new Ties.....very sharp!
April 21
Happy
Easter!!
I hope everyone had an amazing Easter, and
was filled with Eggs, Chocolate, and Love! I heard someone shot the Easter
Bunny though... Is that true? We also had a krazy come up to us and explain
that Easter wasn't about Jesus Christ. He said there is some the word Easter is
Aramic, and it translates back to some ancient pagan God that symbolized
Fertility, hence the bunnies and eggs. Sort of compelling, but I did what all
missionaries would do in that situation. Asked him to be baptized! He was a
little out there for sure. But, we know for certain what the day represents and
I hope everyone had a chance to reflect and ponder on what He has done
personally for you!
As pertaining to my week, it flew by. I would
say like a dream, but I am not having those either. But it was good, we got our
weekly fix of krazies, and fairly promising people as well too. We went to
downtown last Monday, checked out Underground Atlanta and Centennial Olympic
Park! It has a splash pad in the shape of the olympic rings, and the goal was
to make it to the other side without getting shot. I failed, miserably, Didn't
make it to the second ring! Luckily I was in my rain jacket and had black pants
on, but my pride was a little injured. Underground was the most interesting
mall I have been in. Didn't buy anything, but I was expecting it to be so much
more hood! Oh well, such is life!
Tuesday we had the opportunity to get the
Sacrament to a member who is having Chemo therapy and a Bone Marrow Transplant.
It was a really touching experience, because she mentioned how much her spirits
had been lifted by just visiting with us. She is from Montgomery, Alabama, and
will be there for a month. Her hospital room was chalked full of LDS
Literature! Hopefully she has spoken to some people about the Gospel. It also
dropped into the 30's. Frigid!
Wednesday we had the opportunity to visit
with Nieta again, this time at her work. We walked through several of the
Commandments, and she is ready to rock! We also had dinner at the Senior
couple's home. They are amazing too! They could get along so well with Grandma
and Grandpa C! They are like spitting image of them. It always feels like home
when we get to be with them!
Thursday was A okay! We didn't get out too
much, because of studies and planning. But we were able to go see Al our
investigator. He will be getting a job soon! His interview is today, so he will
finally have the money to make it to church. He keeps telling us he is ready to
be baptized! Which he is! The desire is there, and he reads the Holy Bible and
Book of Mormon every day and night, praying as well.
Friday we traveled down to Fayetteville for a
New Missionary Training. It was good to spend some time with the Leaders as
usual. There were only 9 sets of missionaries, and I knew a good handful of
them. I still feel inadequate at times, and that the weight of the area is all
on me. It is all part of the learning experience I suppose. We Traveled home,
and were hoping to meet with Nieta again, but she had to cancel. So we ended up
moving some things for the Yancey Family, and giving the Sisters a blessing.
They had been feeling ill. I do love exercising the Priesthood! The best part
of the day, was that the Phillip's came to town! It had been way way to long! I
miss them! I really can't say enough about them either! This ward needs more
people like them! It has certainly been the happiest I have been since getting
here! I was seriously so Giddy! We tried this place called Farm Burger. I had
this Pork Burger with Goat Cheese and some other things. It was a pretty legit
burger! Then, they mentioned that there was a Krispy Kreme right down the road,
and we scooted on down there. We got to see them make all the doughnuts, and it
was a travesty to see how many they toss. It hit the spot! I just love them so
much! They said they are going to come see y'all this summer, so keep and eye
out! They also sent an Easter Package! So thoughtful of them!
Saturday was a miracle day. We were just
finding investigator after investigator. I wish all days would run like that!
We found 5 that day, and all accepted to be baptized. I love the South, and I
love that they love the Savior! You can talk about God with anyone, and I
sincerely hope that is something I take with me when I leave. People were even
talking to us, and it was raining the whole time. Lastly, we met with Nieta at
Chick Fil A, and we wrapped up the rest of the commandments. She is so ready,
she even texted us that she knows something great is right around the corner!
Her Spirit can sense it! She had some surprises for us when we sat down. M&M's,
she told us she was a man (she was just joking thankfully.), that she had made
it to 2nd Nephi 7, and that she would say the opening and closing prayer, and
lastly she Told us her and our prayers had been answered, and she has Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday off! She's amazing! She is praying about who she would
like to baptize and confirm her, we are pumped for her!
Sunday was the typical great day. Sacrament
meeting went well, and we actually didn't have any meetings before hand, so we
got to sleep in to 6:30AM. Usually we are up at 5:30 on Sundays. We also got to
study as well! What a spirit packed day. A couple of Member signed up to have
us over, but we had already made arrangements to be at the Allen's home. It was
really sweet to see that they were thinking of us though! We did a lot of
tracting as well to pray and bless many people. In addition to that, we also
went and had a baptismal interview (my first) for a kid the Sisters have been
teaching. Kevin is 9 years old and he was pretty spot on with his answers. They
didn't teach him the Law of Chastity, and they didn't tell me that. So I gave
him a very very watered down collision course on it. Treat women with respect
and don't touch other's private parts. Dinner with the Allen's was the best, and
I am glad we got to spend Easter in Good Company! Felt like home again. They're
the best, I certainly do love them too.
That is about all I have for you all! We have
to make it to Stone Mountain, Climb it, and then hide eggs as we come down,
then climb it again! Hopefully not too many people will be there stealing our
eggs! And we better find them all or else I could be charged with littering on
a National Monument ;) Living on the edge! Thank you all for everything
you do for me! Let me know what I can do to better help you all! Have a blessed
up week! Fight the good Fight! Love you all!
Love,
Elder Dallan Barnes
Elder Dallan Barnes
People in the South Love Jesus, they love him so much
that they don't quite know what to do with him! Thankfully we do :)
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