Week 66: PS, one more thing!

I forgot to write that I became an uncle this week! When I started my mission, none of my siblings were married, and now two of them are married, and Joe and Eliza just met their baby girl.

Week 66: Odessa take 2

So I spent 4 transfers in my 1st area, 3 transfers in my 2nd area, and 2 transfers in my 3rd area, so part of me thought I was going to one and done here in Odessa, but I'm staying here! The pattern is broken. My comp is staying too, so nothing changed for us. Our district barely even changed at all. I honestly don't have a lot to write today. But this transfers taught me a lot about patience, humility, confidence, etc. We were able to help Yulieth get baptized and go to the temple, and our friend Alexa is planning on her baptism on the 10th. Her husband is preparing to baptize her, and it's just awesome. I love teaching prepared people

The other Elders don't have a wash and so they have to use ours and then they spilled laundry detergent everywhere. Spent a while cleaning that up. And dumped ice water on my head because I was nominated for the USC speak your mind challenge

- Elder Wride 

Week 65: because I forgot to send it last week

So we went to the temple which was good! It was kind if unfortunate because the plumbing got backed up, so we werent able to do any ordinances or anything, but Yulieth got there early enough to do 3 confirmations, so it was worth the 2 hour drive. We're so spoiled in Utah, we have so many temples. It's the best. We have 2 other friends on date for baptism, which has been pretty fun, because they're all so prepared. One of our friends who we just put on date brought 3 other people to Church on Sunday, and they all loved the Easter service. Anyways, it's just amazing to be out here. Not much else to say, other than his work is rolling forth here in Odessa Texas. Love you guys!!

- Elder Wride

Week 64: GUAU, I guess prayers get answers...

Thank you everyone who prayed for Yulieth! I have to say I was blown away with how this week went. Yulieth was baptized 2 days ago! And then she brought a friend to her confirmation and was welcomed into the ward yesterday. It was crazy, because right after 1st hour, Bishop did her temple recommend interview, and she's going to the temple this Saturday with the ward... she literally got her temple recommend the day she was confirmed!! We called out mission president, and Elder Wages and I get to go to the temple with her!! I'm literally so happy, I haven't been to the temple since the MTC. And I've been out for 15 months. Literally I haven't been inside a temple for over a year. The baptismal service wasn't perfect, but I loved it so much, her mom came too, and then her Mom came to church for her confirmation too. We hope to be able to teach her soon. The members have been so helpful though, and it's been incredible. My Dad invited me to write down my prayers in a journal, and I wrote a lot down about Yulieth, her baptism, her confirmation, etc. And every prayer was answered, and then some. It's crazy, because we are so undeserving, but God truly trusted us with one of his elect. Anyways, I Love you guys! Send me an email if you get the time, I'd love to hear from y'all

- Elder Wride

Week 63: Prayers for Yulieth!

Im so sorry but I don't have time to write right now! But please pray for Yulieth, and add her to the temple prayer roll. She is getting baptized this Saturday!

Also I loved conference. I love the idea how we can be whole while still waiting for healing. Our overarching eternal goal is perfection, but our goal in this life is to turn to Jesus Christ and find wholeness in him. Lots of other things I liked, but that's what I'll put in here. I love you all!