Very Pleasant Surprise

Yesterday the district had missionary exchanges.  That's where one missionary goes and spends a day or so with another missionary and so forth, so that the companionships get split up and can learn from other elders.  Well, yesterday when the missionaries drove up, I was didn't really see who was there, but when he got out of the car, I saw Elder M. (from Mexico) he was staying with us in the November-December time frame.  Wow was it good to see him.  He was brand new when he was with us.  It was great to catch up on what he is up to.  He was one that was hard for my mom to say good bye to also. 

They only visited for a few minutes, but it gave us a chance to hear about what is happening with the missionary work in our area. (Elder U. is afraid to visit with us, he is all about work, work, work).  Anyway, we found out that they are getting lots of referrals from the leaders in the area and have about 35-45 referrals to follow up on.  That will keep them busy for a while.  They are checking back on a family that stopped getting taught and think that this family might be receptive to their message, that is great.
 
Elder U. and Elder B2 spent a week mainly riding around on their bikes, instead of traveling by car.  That gave them the opportunity to be more visible to the people in the area.  As they were out, they stopped people on the street and asked them about the church and if they were members they asked for referrals.  That helped them to get some more possibilities for people to teach.  So I guess their hard work is paying off.

Whenever we do get to talk with Elder U. and Elder B2. (they are never separated- that's the way it is supposed to be) they are always asking if there is anything they can do for us and I always say no, but last night when Elder U. and Elder M. were up, I first said no, but later thought how nice it would be for them to leave us with an evening prayer before going to bed.  What a wonderful blessing Elder U. left on our home and family.  I won't miss that opportunity again. 

It really is a blessing to have the missionaries live in my home.  I love having them here and it really brings the spirit.  If any of you readers are given the opportunity to have the missionaries stay with you, take the opportunity, you will be blessed.

I pray the Lord's choicest blessing on all of you.  Keep praying for our missionaries everywhere.  Remember: The Lord loves missionaries, missionaries love referrals.  Show the love, share a referral.  MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK.