Sunday, July 8, 2012

7/2/12 Email from Elder Brad Dillard


What a week!
It seems like these weeks are blowing past, but then when looking back at how much has happened it seems like it has been long! I just have to say, I love my mission. I love it so much, and I am so excited for Amanda to get out in the field and have the same joy that me, Devin, and Jordan are getting to experience everyday. Its a marvelous work!
This week has not only held many blessings for Elder Herrera and I, but for our whole mission it seems. I am hearing about miracles everywhere. The number of baptisms is really starting to climb!
One of our investigators, a 13 year old girl, spent the last week at girls camp. All week long we were praying for her, hoping that she would have a good experience and that she would be able to come closer to our Heavenly Father. Yesterday, she came to church for the fourth time with the Young Womens President, and we learned that it was a success! She had a grand time at camp, and she told me that she couldn't wait until next year.. YES!! She was kind of shy about telling anyone, but YW President told us how the 13 year old girl got up in front of everyone and bore her testimony about how she knows that our Heavenly Father loves us, and that Christ is our savior. She got emotional when telling us about it because the YW Presiden has been involved with this girl ever since we met her and her mom, and she has really grown to love her. What makes all of this even better, is that the girls mom is really pumped now about getting more involved in the church and she said she even wants to go to camp next year! Lets just hope they both go next year as members he he. So tonight we are going to have dinner and a lesson with the girl and her mom, and we are going to talk all about the experiences she had at camp. I cant wait.
I was devastated to hear about Marci. It can blow your mind to sit and wonder why things have happened how they did. But one thing we don't have to wonder about is our Heavenly Fathers love for each one of us, and the fact that he has a purpose and plan for everyone. I sure loved Marci, and I know that she loved me and the rest of the family. But we all know where she is. Thank goodness for the Plan of Salvation.
I love all of you so much and I am looking forward to another awesome week with Elder Hererra. I am excited to update you next week and let you all know whats going on here in sunny California. Have fun this week all of you. Love you!
Love,
Elder Bradley Dillard

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