April 24th - May 1st

More productive week, but not really by much.

We taught the Libby's the gospel of Jesus Christ and they had a friend named Katelyn over who is living with them for a while. Awesome lesson. New investigator!

We went back the next day to see them, It wasn't to productive unfortunately, so we kinda left early.

We had a lesson with Mel at the Golden Jade, which is a Chinese buffet.. it was aight I guess, then no more then a hour afterwards, the Thurlows take us there for lunch! Ugh, I got so sick haha borderline throwing up.. but that's okay.

We went to the Thurlows house to go home teaching and to visit some people out in Lee, and we got a little distracted at their house haha

We went over and we threw some axes around like a bunch of kids! It was way fun! He showed us some bears he carved from his chainsaw, we took turns throwing his competition axe, that was super Fun!

Afterwards we went and visited a less active lady, sister Jordan, who is wonderful. We talked about her baptism and how she still can be great example to others! Awesome!

We taught Jay and Kelly, The firemen, they are doing good. Slow progression, we shared about the commandments and how we can continue to grow through them. It was good stuff, they said they would try and make it to church. But didn't.

We had a visit with a prospective elder named Steve. He's a really nice guy, just a bit confused on some stuff. He believes that each religious belief is like a form of reality, in which case, no one really knows which one is the real one, so we tried to explain things, but no budge. Then he said "so what's your strategy for getting me back to church. Convince me" haha we said where not here to convince you. That's not our job, that's the spirit.

So we continued to teach that and he liked it. He didn't come to church, but he's more than willing to meet with us again, then we helped him move some stuff for a business he is making.

Anyway, something that I realized was that I have hit my 18 month mark! Holy crap... I honestly can't believe I have been out a year and a half.

As I reflect on my last 18 months, something that I can definitely take away is my absolute love and trust in Heavenly Father.

Before my mission, I honestly could care less about the church and anything to do with it, but on my mission, through such hard times, and such crazy times, I've never had to put so much trust in Heavenly Father.

My undying love for the people here in New England keeps me going, and my confidence that I will be guided to people through Heavenly Father.

I remember when I was walking in Portsmouth with my companion, and I felt to walk down this specific street, no idea what would happen, but I did anyway. As we where walking, I felt to knock on one door, just a regular door, and when I did, we both had a wonderful experience with a guy who changed our lives, the Lord guides us.

Another time, when I was walking the streets of Manchester, elder Owens and I tracked into a guy who served in Vietnam and cried profusely to us. Love engulfed us, lives changed again.

It's amazing to see how the lord changes us, I never wanted to talk to people I didn't have a prior knowledge about, but I love hearing people's stories. Truly changed my heart.

These next 6 months, are going to continue to change me, I know he will do it. I love you all.


Con mucho amor deElder Vogel