So little kids like us

So little kids like us. We have a group of little kids that mob us when they see us in the apartment complex called Budget. They run up to us and ask for pictures. We give them different pass along cards and they love it. We gave them a 6" picture of Christ and they freaked out. They ran and showed their moms. The moms don't mind so it works out. Plus now they have a bunch of pictures of Christ in their home.

Little kids of members love us too. I get climbed on a lot. One found out that he can walk between my legs with out ducking and it's his new favorite things. We went over to their house this week and for probably 5 minutes he would walk between my legs then crawl between Elder Burbank's then back between mine.

We went to dinner and as we left I got attacked by 2 little kids. The little girl who was 4 latched onto my leg. The son who was 8 latched onto my waist. It was pretty funny. I finally got them off and we asked the son if he was going to be a missionary. His response was, "um maybe, I don't know, probably not, I'm too short for that." It was pretty funny.

A little girl who always draws me pictures asked me if I was going bald. She couldn't grasp the concept of me cutting my hair, so she figured I lost it. Then she told me she didn't like it. But she still likes the holes in my face. (My dimples.) She's 3 and really funny.

An investigator who we taught for a couple of weeks is getting baptized! She had a baptismal date in our ward but moved to Gilbert. She texted us this week and invited us to her baptism on Saturday. Sadly we can't go because it's out of our mission, but still awesome that she's getting baptized!

One of our investigators accepted a baptismal date! Then 2 days later was in the hospital to receive a pace maker. She went in for a check up and got checked in. She called us from the hospital a little shaken up because of how unexpected it was. We were able to go over and give her a blessing. She asked me to do it and it was an extremely powerful experience. I've never been able to feel the spirit so clearly. It was like everything else in my mind stopped except for what I needed to say to her. She went from freaked out to calm. She stopped shaking. It was incredible to see that blessing work instantly. She thanked us a lot. We visited her a day after her surgery and she was doing great. Recovering faster than they thought she would. We visited her mom and son and now they are thinking about coming to church. It's pretty exciting!

I had my first Skype lessons this week! They were with Tina and Tawny haha. It was pretty sweet though. I was able to share what I'm doing with those I love. They're both less active members of the church so that is what online missionary work is all about. It's talking to less active and non member friends and family and encouraging them to come closer to Christ. So if anyone, who fits that category, would like to Skype or FaceTime, let me know!

I love being on a mission. I love sharing what makes me happy with others. I love seeing that happiness come into their lives. I love seeing how the gospel can bless everyone no matter what their situation. It's truly incredible that I have this opportunity to present this message to those who need it in their lives. (Which is everyone.) It is the best decision I could've made for my life at this time.

I love you guys!

-Elder Tribe