June 30, 2010

Hello,

Well things are going good in Hampton. I dont have much time because I just went through all the pictures. I got caught up with looking at all of them and laughing at some of them. I hope you enjoy them. I will send them to you today.

I have one story to tell you about though. First of all, all of our investigators are still doing well. They are slowly but surely progressing! But for our story: this week we contacted an SUV referral from the Gladys knight fireside. It took us awhile because James, the referral, sent the referral form to Salt Lake. So Salt lake had to figure out what to do with it and who to send it to you. So it took a little longer than the other referral cards. But we got it a couple weeks ago, and it was for this man named James. And we were able to see him last week and share the Restoration with him and it went wonderful. It was also very good because we were with our Ward Mission Leader, who was able to become good friends with James and share his testimony with him. It was a wonderful lesson.

Our ward mission leader, Bro. Sly, told us that he has never met someone who was so prepared to receive the Gospel. James understood all of what we said, agreed with it, and had great questions. It really just went perfect. And James found out about the Gladys Knight fireside through my last bishop in Kempsville, who he works with, who is very strong minded and a great person for James to be around while he learns the gospel. And I think my favorite part of the lesson was his the closing prayer. We asked James to say it and in his prayer he said that he set up this appointment not knowing what to expect but it turned out to be a beautiful experience and he thanked god that we were able to come over. The spirit was present there. It was neat.

Well it sounds like you had a great weekend. I am excited for Adam. I will say hi to President Perry. Have a good week.

Love,
Elder Larson