So to address the subject line, I am Dr. Elder Baker. My
companions have both been sick and other missionaries in my district have been
sick. When I was with other companions they would get sick too. I have only
been sick once. But I have kind of been a doctor recently and now my mission
president's wife probably thinks of me as a field assistant. On Saturday, Elder
Chinas was very sick. We had to stay home all day. I called Sister Passey, MPW,
to get advice and update her on the situation. She thanked me for holding down
the fort in my area and being a good doctor. I just like to use experience, Boy
Scout Training, Knowledge from Anatomy class, and logic. That is my basis of my
medical practice. I basically give out Ibuprofen and Tums. Occasionally, like
with Elder Teio, I wrap wounds. If you are lost on that comment look at the
email about the home operation we did a while ago.
On Friday I went on an exchange with Elder Velazquez
Guerrero. He is being trained by another missionary in my district. He was
actually Elder Chinas' MTC companion! We had a great time getting to know each
other but we also had an awesome day doing work together! We work really well
together. Our planned lessons fell through but we did some finding. We were
knocking some doors to no avail but then a lady answered and seemed interested.
A few moments later a woman came up saying, "Doctor said I have 3 weeks to
live! I'm saying goodbye to all my friends!" We were shocked and Elder V
asked if we could pray with her. By this time we had finished talking to the
lady that was interested. So this new lady, the lady that has Cancer, we will
call her June. I dont remember her name at the moment, I think I am getting
sick and I am super hungry at the moment. I just know that her name is not
"AHGHGHGHGHGHG." That is the suggestion my stomach is giving but I
will not fall to peer pressure. Anyway, June. So we pray with her and she
thanks us. She tells us that she knows she will live longer. And even if she
dies she has served God her whole life. She does not fear death. She said that
she really appreciates what we are doing as missionaries and how we are helping
and serving people. She gave us many compliments then had to leave. After
talking with June and saying goodbye, we met Jesus. He was sitting on his
doorstep looking pretty sad. As we walked up, he perked up and started to show
a smile. We began to talk. He has had a lot of gospel related questions in his
life. He was very interested in the Restoration, which we taught him. He felt
good, accepted a Book of Mormon and a return appointment. He is searching for
happiness and peace in his life and this is where he can find it. Thursday was
amazing and I felt the Spirit with me the whole day especially in the lessons
we taught to Jesus and a less active member and the visit we had with June.
Oh! By the way! I hit my 6 month mark on Feb 20th!
Earlier on in the week we had some awesome experiences
finding! We were knocking apartment complexes and we got a lot of potentials! I
hope they pan out as we work with them and as we work with the investigators we
have all ready.
On Thursday we did a Blitz in the Sister's area to help them
out. I was with another missionary, my district leader. He had some success but
the best was right before we finished. We found a family! We talked a little
about the Plan of Salvation and they were interested! It was so awesome and we
were happy to find someone for the Sisters.
I am definitely feeling and recognizing the Spirit more. It
is helping that I am trapped in the scriptures. I am truly caught. In a good
way. I love reading them every morning, especially the Book of Mormon.
Everything is making so much more sense and I am learning a ton more!
Last night we had dinner at a member's home. His
brother-in-law is not a member and he stopped by to eat with his best friend
and a new friend we have never met. This new friend is named Javier. As we sat
down to eat, I noticed that Javier was looking at the Book of Mormon that a
missionary placed on the counter. I felt I should talk to him but we had all
just started eating. After dinner I noticed he was still looking through it. I
walked over and taught him about the Book of Mormon. He was very interested!
Then the member, he is the branch secretary, stepped over and started helping
me teach! It was an amazing moment that would not had happened had I not opened
my mouth and followed the impressions from the Spirit! The only bad part, he
lives in the other Elder's area and he will be taught by them. But it is okay,
we are all on the same team...
Hope all is well! Pictures will come soon, I just need to
take more!
Love,
Elder Dallin Baker
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