So last time, I believe that I told you all about the bible add we put on Facebook, and there was a lady that really wanted one. So we went by the next day and was able to give her one! She was sitting at a table and she was expecting us so she just told us to come in. We got to talking (or rather she (Canadians especially Newfoundlanders talk a heckin lot)) and we had the opportunity to hear about her life and her struggles but also her religion and love of Christ. During this conversation we were able to read from the bible that we read her scriptures that really put her at ease. Her mother was super religious and read from a king James version and that's what we were offering! And she didn't know where to start reading. She was also struggling to find a purpose in life because she had graduated and done so many things and gave her heart to the lord and gave anything to anyone who asked. Plus she's trying to get on some kind of financial aid from the government (which in itself sucks way worse then the American government but I wont get into that right now...) and on top of that, her son pretty much disowned her so she was in a state of a lot of stuff. So when we told her we were from the church, and from the states she was just in Awe. And repeated a few times "I have Americans in my home!" But back to reading the bible with her, we were able to use so many passages to teach the restoration! And then smoothly introduced the Book of Mormon to her. Then she got on a tangent about how she loves nature and takes pictures, and I told her that I too love taking pictures and showed her on that was on my story a little while ago with the rocks and smooth red sand, and she said oh I love rocks! *shows us her rock collection * "yeah I love rocks it reminds me of how solid jesus is hes a foundation for me. And then I was like oh boy do I have a scripture for you! (A little background, I have this story about worth and it's about a stone that changes value from being sold in a market, museum, and rock collector and elder Robinson compared that to helaman 5:12. so this lesson was a bomb lesson when we taught it to members) so I told her about Helaman 5:12 and requested that she read it. So she flipped through her new Book of Mormon until she found helaman and started reading and she got to ...it is upon the rock of our redeemer... and she started crying. And you know me, I cried a little too, but it was so amazing and I wish I had the words to describe to you what I felt and the realization that prayers have been answered both hers, those at home, those here, and its impossible to describe but it's pretty close to Alma 27:17. We wanted to meet with her as soon as possible again, but she told us she was quite busy the rest of the week and told us maybe sometime next week. So we await meeting with her again.
Then digital finding event!
So I've been conversing back and forth with this guy over Instagram and I won't say his name just in case someone tries something. But we were able to meet with him and one of his friends! He invited us to go to Victoria park with him and his friend and it was really good! Hes a university student at the campus in Truro, and hes originally from Newfoundland! At the end of our little hike, I offered him a Book of Mormon and he accepted, but a little more about him is that hes into a more indigenous kind of religion (like burning incense and praying to ancestors and spirits) and I told him that the Book of Mormon was about an indigenous people and their relationship with God and each other and wars. So he thought that was interesting, but as a university student, hes got homework but he seems fascinated about it so hopefully he looks into it as well as his friend! I'll add some pictures of Victoria park its so stunningly beautiful especially with the snow and its probably just as pretty in the summer!
And finally, not so much a miracle, as much as a touching moment. There is the couple the Putnams, (Robert had the sweet cars) and Kathy. Kathy is literally my favorite. she has parkinsons which is some kind of disabling disorder and the medication that one can take helps you move, but it sometimes makes movement hyperactive and then when your off the medication, you become stiff and lose mobility in your legs and arms. But she is the absolute best! We have the wonderful opportunity to give the sacrament to the members who are home bound and she is one in a assisted living facility. And she is so kind and supportive. And recently she's been struggling mentally. But whenever we visit or give her the sacrament it makes her day! And it turn makes our day. It's really sad to the assisted living or elderly homes. They are just stuck in the same place, not having may opportunities to go out (especially in the winter) and they are left to think and wonder if things are going to get better. Then in the off chance that they have a visitor, they are so happy.
I hope that this touches your hearts especially because one day we may be in one. So if you know someone who is in one of these places pay them a visit. You won't regret it. And it will make their day. Each time I visit her its fantastic and her attitude is cheerful and bright. And its humbling to me. Her spirit is so powerful and it's just her body that's restraining. She is an inspiration to me. I would do anything for her.
But what makes it more touching is that her husband was able to be with us when we gave her the sacrament this last week. And her parkinsons has really put a strain on their relationship (one other thing that parkinsons does is makes you really chatty) but when we were all there, it was just amazing and the spirit really softened everyone's hearts.
I love you all.
Thanks so much for your prayers I'll continue to try to live up to them!
I hope the spirit will be able to help you feel what I feel.
This is the true work.
Elder Dahl 2.0
Truro Nova Scotia,
Canada
Truro Nova Scotia,
Canada
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