Week 3 in Brooksville

This week was crazy! We had an exchange with the Hudson Elders. I

had a chance to go with Elder Acres. On the exchange we met some

amazing families. We were able to follow up with two of them later in

the week. On of these families is from the Dominican Republic and

doesn't speak English very well. They saw us walking up to our garage

and signaled us in. They had two chairs that they grabbed and almost

demanded that we sit down. We taught them the Restoration as their

daughter translated. The parents knew members back in the Dominican

Republic and loved the temple. They said they're willing to change

they just want to experience church first. The spirit was so strong it

was amazing! The Brooksville Ward had a youth Fireside where they

discussed the power of missionary work and how easy it truly is. We

aren't converting others we simply invite in a non threatening way.

The spirit was so strong. It's been awesome bringing some of those

priests out to the lessons. Also, I don't think I mentioned this but

one of the Bishopbric members wives is from Corvallis. She spent most

of her life in Gresham. They are awesome! We had a chance to speak

with them at the Ward Halloween activity this past weekend. Lots of

good things have been happening. The Lord is truly hastening his work!

I love the gospel so much! I love and miss you! I hope things continue

to go well!!!

Elder Hale