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| In Florida-when it rains it pours!!! |
On
Tuesday we were knocking doors in an apartment complex near UNF. I
knocked on a door and a man who appeared to be in his 20's opened the
door. He pointed at his ear to signal that he is deaf. I got so
excited because Sister Hale knows sign language! She couldn't see him
from the angle she was at so I nudged her until she looked. She signed
enough to bear a powerful testimony about the Book of Mormon. He agreed
to take the Book of Mormon and read it and pray to know if it was true!
He told us his name is Codey. His sign name is done by making a
"C" by your eye. Apparently he got that name because his eyes
are so blue. He was very kind and signed thank you with the Book of
Mormon several times. With the language barrier we weren't able to find
out if he will be here over the summer or get a phone number or last name to
find him on Facebook. However, there are three girls in the branch who
sign really well. We have one of them coming out with us on Tuesday so we
are praying we will be able to contact him again. I've been having fun
learning bits of sign language. So far I can testify of the Book of
Mormon, sign Heavenly Father loves you, and invite someone to baptism!
What else do I need? Haha, I am still learning, and I love it!
Wednesday night we had a final lesson with Caitlin and
Kristen at a sister's house. She made dinner and we talked about Enduring
to the End. We showed the video Only a Stonecutter. We will miss
these sweet sisters, but we know they are going to do great things if they
continue on the right path!
Friday
night we had a lesson with Territa who is a less active member. She has a
very sensitive spirit, but hasn't acted too much to come to church. She
did come once with a friend though! Someone in her home ward asked a YSA,
Clinton, to offer her rides. That same week we asked Clinton to come with
us to her lesson!!! Coincidence? I think not! Clinton was in
the navy and he is amazing! He was baptized about two years ago and we
first met him at the Military Relation's home during dinner. We were
telling the story of the Jaredites and Clinton was able to share his own
experiences on a boat on stormy seas. His testimony added so much to our
lesson. Afterwards he got in his car and put on his shades and we
realized that with his sunglasses on he looks just like Frozone from The
Incredibles! He is super tall too! We told him that in church on
Sunday and he got a good laugh from it. So he might just be referred to
as Frozone from now on!
After that we went to family home evening at Sister Ramirez's home. Her daughter, Marissa, is home from college and taught a lesson. It was really great and we are excited to have Marissa coming to the YSA branch!
After that we went to family home evening at Sister Ramirez's home. Her daughter, Marissa, is home from college and taught a lesson. It was really great and we are excited to have Marissa coming to the YSA branch!
Saturday
morning we did some more yard work for Pete and Sister Ramirez. Then in
the afternoon we went to the soccer game of the team Pete coaches (9-12 year
olds). It was really fun, and we got to soak up the sun for a good 45
minutes! I'm actually starting to get tan... and lots more freckles...
but slightly tan! :)
Sunday
night we had dinner with the Caruso's. Brother Caruso is a counselor in
the Branch Presidency. Dinner was amazing! We had baked sweet
potatoes, sauted kale and squash, the best salmon I've ever had, and ice cream
sundaes for dessert! We love them so much! Sister Hale and I hadn't
realized how much we missed the feel of an established home with the
priesthood. We love the YSA, but the feeling in a home is so different,
and we hadn't noticed until we hadn't been in one for so long!
Have a blessed week!
Love, Sister Murray
