Week 94 – BIG FISH LITTLE LAKE

Honestly I am not sure why I have that as the subject, it has nothing to do with what I did this week. I am going to go from the back to the front. Yesterday, I went to Jasper! I went with the Olsen families down from the Bearspaw ward. Pretty sure they are family to me. They really are just the salt of the earth! It was a blast though. I went with them, then all the Bearspaw elders, we had a blast. Got some good hikes, sightseeing, you name it. I miss the mountains for sure though! It was good to get out in the fresh air and just enjoy some of God's beautiful creations! A nice change of pace as well as a missionary to be able to go do that as this last week had some epic moments for sure! 

Things in the investigator category are going pretty well with all things considered. We had a great lesson with Jessie this last week. It was especially great cause she made us Bannock (Indian fry bread), and it was delicious. Okay, no it was actually incredible because the way the spirit has been working on here as of late. She has come around so quickly. At the beginning of teaching her she made mention that she doesn't want to join a church, but is just looking into this. We left there this last week with her saying how she told her husband she wants to join, how she has seen the blessings flow into her life ever since she let us in, and how much she is enjoying our visits. When it comes to just the learning and keeping commitments to read and different things, she is doing great, but we need to help her get out to church! The other great experience this week was with Jane. We finally got to see her and teach her again. She really does want this, it is evident, we just need her to make that connection and help her to sacrifice, easier said than done there. We focused on Revelation through the Book of Mormon and church. As we continue to work on finding that right match with fellowship, I think things will take off. We will see her again tomorrow morning. 

Brother Fisher came to church this week, so that was incredible! I have worked so hard to help him to get reactivated. Nothing that I have done, but just help him to feel the spirit and allow the spirit to change his heart. But as well when he fully understands doctrine, quite simply that changes people. It has been neat to be a part of.

We also taught Maxwell and Rebecca. A lot of testifying, a lot of scripture, but in the end it went pretty well. I just love being able to feel so confident as we teach knowing that in the restored gospel we do have the answer, but to testify with humility and see the spirit work is incredible. 

The big change this week though was that Elder Silver unfortunately had to go home. He will be alright, no worries there. The fun news though is I am with Elder Winnie from back home and his greenie Elder Nelson! Elder Winnie and I have too much fun! Elder Nelson is a quiet guy from Northern Ireland, no accent though, but we get him going! We have just been working things out as we cover two wards now, but so far so good. Excited to see what is going to happen! 

In the end, life is good! Then again, why wouldn't it be? I feel that I have been so blessed recently with opportunities to really help others to feel of God's love and be able to truly feel as a representative of Jesus Christ. It has been incredible, there are miracles absolutely every day. I am just so grateful to be a part of all this work! I love you all! I will talk to you soon!

Love, Elder McFall

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Adventures in Jasper