So much sitting! 09-17-08

Yes it is true. We happened to sit a lot this last weekend. On thursday we drove down to Edmonton. Friday we sat in our Zone Conference and saturday we had Dan's baptism and then drove back! Sunday we went to our 8 hours of church! My back is just about recovered though so don't worry! I'll tell you right now it was all worth it!
Zone conference is always powerful. It's a time when I'm able to reflect on how I can improve learn SO much! We talked a lot about our personal relationship with our heavenly father and I felt the spirit confirm again and again how well my Father in Heaven knows and loves me and you! Dan was baptized and confirmed this last week. He is so excited and knows that his baptism was right! He is excited to share the gift he has recieved from the atonement. It's powerful to see the light in his eyes. The picture attached is right after he was baptized. Elder Hill is next to me and Elder Boulton performed the baptism. What a good day that was!
We returned to Fort Mcmurray and had one of our investegators come to church. Barb Moberly is her name and she is really starting to seem promising. The down side is that she is all out busy all the time. We almost had another appointment with her but she had to cancel because she got a ton of homework. She's got 2 kids and is divorced and wants to have a better relationship with God and is well on the path.
Ashley was unable to come to church because she was sick. We'll be visiting her today with Ben her fellowshipper. She is in the hospital because she's malnourished. She has a rare condition where her stomach has been half paralyzed. We'll be teaching her about the priesthood and letting her know the availability of a priesthood blessing. I still have extremely high hopes for her. She will progress quickly. Her sickness is constant and it flares up from time to time, but there is no real danger that it will be fatal. She's a great girl and I look forward to being able to meet with her again.
Marsha Pittman is a little Newfy girl. She's got a thick accent and is one of the kindest people ever. We met with her at the church and gave her a tour. We taught the plan of salvation and she committed to prepare for baptism on october 25th. She's still nervous and a little hesitant but we informed her that if the day comes and she isn't prepared that we'll adjust. In the same breath we promised her that if she comes to church, reads the scriptures and prays about what we teach that she will be prepared. She's a great investegator and despite her shyness we have come to be pretty good friends with her.
My week has been stellar! I have felt day in and day out that this work is SO marvelous. I'm seeking to learn and improve and I feel it coming. Thank you all for your support and your love!
Love,
Elder Drew McCarty