Hey everyone, don't worry I'm still alive and well! We had
another storm system come through our area and dump some more rain and snow on
us, yay! If only I could go skiing as a missionary...
Last week I had the opportunity to go on exchanges in our
district with Elder Henson from Richfield, Idaho (near Twin Falls). He's a cool
cat; good guy, easy to talk to and loves teaching and serving others. During
our exchange that day we helped with Sister Rael's fruit orchard. Operating the
tractor brought me back to the days of working at the stables back home and
shoveling dirt brought Elder Henson back to the days of working at a dairy
haha. We had a good time helping her with that. And in the evening we taught a
lesson to Nicole and Christian our two newest investigators with her husband
Brian who is a returning less-active. The Spirit was strong in their home as we
taught them the Restoration. They committed to reading the Book of Mormon and
praying about whether or not it is the word of God, and if Joseph Smith was a
true prophet. I have known them for only a short period of time for now, but I
have come to love them and desire their salvation. By the power of the Holy
Ghost and with the help of Brian, I know that they have been led to this great
Gospel.
Elder Hulterstrom and I went to a member's home in the Oak
Hills Ward and helped him split wood with his wood splitter in the wind and
rain! Despite the recent weather, I still want to help other people; I don't
want weather to keep us from helping someone. We were able to take some of that
split wood and give it to a member who was low on their supply of firewood.
They were extremely grateful. Later that night we drove with that member to
Victorville to the local hospital to give another member a blessing of healing;
she had been having a very difficult time breathing, so she was taken to the
hospital. As far as we know she is doing better, so that's good.
Anyways, I love this area and the people here, and the
Gospel of Jesus Christ really does bless us! Love you guys!
Elder Haven Ruiz
Selfie by Elder
Henson from the raised bucket of the tractor!
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