Week 54 - Barbara> Word of Wisdom

December 15, 2014

     Haha if any of you didn't get the subject line, it's supposed to mean that Barbara is way stronger than her addictions. She quit smoking on Friday. BAM!!! Just quit. She's committed to living the Word of Wisdom, and the law of tithing, and everything else. She's preparing to be baptized on December 26th, and now there is nothing holding her back!!! She is absolutely amazing, we have seen so many miracles with her this week. I believe I already said this, but she finished the entire Book Of Mormon. She read the whole thing!!! That shows real intent and pure desire if I ever saw it. She joined us for dinner yesterday at bishops, and she had a wonderful experience. Her family is not supportive at all, but her attitude of a 54 yr old "I'll do what I want and shove it in your face" Is pretty awesome when its against the opposition of her family. It used to be aimed towards us. Haha so much love for her, she is doing amazing. Her grandson Tommy wants to get baptized as well, we just need his Dad's permission (Barbara's Son) for it to happen. :D Pray for them!!!

     Can't remember much of what else happened this week, the other companionship that got doubled into our ward this week has been doing really well. They've been working hard, and the members love them. It exactly what this ward need, these guys are dang awesome. And 1 of them has been out.... 7 days now. :D He's great, I'm really excited to be serving with them. 

     Bob got to be Santa Clause for the Christmas Party!!! Haha he's been a member for 1 week, and he had just such a good Santa appearance. We'll send pictures next week, we both forgot our cameras. I think Bob might have started dating one of the members... Haha we know she was pretty into him. It's so hilarious.

     Well, I think that's all for me!! Met a really cool less-active who invited us back to have his family feed us. I'll never argue with that. ;) Plus, they get extra chance to feel the spirit. Always a plus!! A different less-active brought his family to church for the first time in over a year!! It was really cool to see him there, and his son is adorable! Haha and they're coming back next week. Pretty much reactivated at this point. So happy for him! He wanted the spirit back pretty badly. He's such a great guy. 

     OKAY WOW, I totally forgot, so you know how I mentioned a Christmas party? YEAH!! Our ward had a Christmas party 2 days ago, and it was awesome!! So many non-members and investigators and less-actives came, it was really awesome. And Bob was Santa Clause, like I mentioned earlier :D. Pictures will come next week!! I Love you all! Have a wonderful Christmas season!!

-Love, Elder Ellis

P.S. Life rocks!!!! :D just thought I'd let you all know.