5-10-2010

"Yesterday there was a baptism for a girl named Ina and i had the privilege of baptising her. She is in 3rd branch and the sisters have been teacher her but since im District Leader i have the opportunity of interviewing all the people that will be baptized in the branch so i was able to have a really good conversation with her about her conversion and was able to answer some concerns she had by telling her about my story into the church and my struggles. The baptism was amazing. Great talks and a lot of friends were there to support her. There were 3 more girls that the sisters are teaching that i know and talk to on a regular basis as i see them at the church, english and at their work and they ran up to me after the baptism and asked me if i would baptise them when it was there turn and i said it would be an honor to be a part of your baptism. It was a very humbling experience. One of them was a girl i found a few months ago and taught a few lessons but since Elders can't teach girls we had to pass her off to the sisters and she has been progressing ever since. I have kept a close eye on her because when we first met her she was so excited to read the Book of Mormon and to learn more and i wanted to make sure the sisters were taking care of her,lol. Luckily though we have amazing sisters in our district (actually the mission) and they have been answering all her questions and she will be baptised soon. The other 2 girls are her referrals from her so its really cool to be able to play a small part in what going on with these girls. Missionary work isn't always the funnest but the people you meet and the opportunities i have had to see lifes changed through the gospel is worth all the boring times. I truly love the Albanian people and their culture. The gospel brings people together unlike anything else can. In the end it is the teaching of the gospel that will unite us as a people and will bring true peace and happiness. The teaching within the Book of Mormon is what the world needs and it is a message that will never change no matter how matter years pass it will be the same message. God lives, Christ is His son and the Savior of the world and through him we have the opportunity to live with our families far beyond this life. We have can be together forever."