August 19, 2013 Jacob

Family I only have about 13 min. So if I dont finish this letter then Ill just send what I can and write you guys some more on Wednesday. Transfers make everything crazy.

This week has been an amazing one and I have two amazing stories I want to share with you guys. The first one happened around Wednesday... I think. We had a lot planned for that day but nothing was comming through. People werent home, appointments fell through. We were kind of upset for a while since now we had a good 2 to 3 hours to fill. So what did we do? We knocked. FUN! Haha, it really was a great experience though. This last week we had a Zone Conference where an area 70 came and just spoke to us abouth everything. One of things brought up, was to always carry a picture of Jesus with you. Well, when we were knocking I took this council and applied it. On the front of a restoration pamphlet is one of my Favorite pictures of Jesus Christ, holding a lamb. After every single door. I would look at this picture. And the disapoitment from having someone yell at me, or slam the door in my face, or just laugh, would all just disinegrate. And I would all the sudden look at the next door with great anticipation. Wondering if this one, was the door where a child of god would receive all the blessings of eternity. But, we didnt get much success. We were able to teach a little and say a prayer with 2 people, but they werent really interested. But something happened as I walked away. I realized that I felt really, really happy. Before knocking I felt a little depressed, but after knocking.... AFTER KNOCKING. I felt better. Thats when it hit me. I was enjoying this work. I had gained a love for missionary work. It made me so happy and I realized that this could be what the rest of my mission could be like. Later that day. After two apointments that went well, and a few others that fell through. Me and my companion were walking home and just said. I feel happy. We both did. Now, Im not saying that every day is like heaven. Its still hard and sometimes I still get down. But, I felt the seed grow. I felt it. Alma 32 guys. It was amazing. I felt that it was good, and it just made my resolve to be out here and become a better missionary that much better.

The second story I may not get through. I only have 4 min left. But on Saturday, we were going to visit a investigating couple who we havent seen in a while. On the way there, I felt something in my heart. Almost like a DONT GO THERE, but not quite. I just knew something was going to happen. We got there and we were let in... and they dropped us. They had a talk about how basically they knew what they were supposed to be doing, but they werent doing it. They werent reading, or praying, or coming to church. And they needed to step back and see if they really wanted this. Well my companion was shocked. Sorry, guys I dont have enough time. Ill finish it on wednesday. Just reading all the letters takes up so much time. Haha!

I love you guys so much. Im going to be staying in haywards heath.