Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Guess Who's Staying in Layton, It Took a Physical Therapist But We Got It Done, and The Atonement Brings Change and Healing

So, I just got transfer info. Guess who's got two thumbs and is staying here in Layton?  This will mean I'll be in this area for six months and by the time I leave, I will have seen fall, winter, spring, and summer in Layton. 
The past three Saturdays have been awesome. Remember {}? I talked about her when I first got to this area. She's the little old Asian lady with Parkinson's. She was on date for three months ago but it fell through because the family didn't want her to be baptized. Several things in the past three months have changed the situation, the biggest of which was nothing but the hand of God stepping in to soften the family's heart. About a month ago, several people decided on the best course of action and it was decided that the {}, the senior missionary couple assigned to our stake (they're awesome, by the way), should work with her, in addition with her fellowshipper from her old ward. Long story short, last Saturday, {} was baptized and the next day was confirmed a member in the small branch in the senior care home where she lives. Getting to witness her baptism, and stand in the circle for her confirmation was pretty amazing. The spirit was there like crazy. It was totally unlike any baptism I had ever seen, too. Brother {}, her fellowshipper baptized her, but he had help from a guy in our stake who's a physical therapist. The other awesome part was that her family was at the baptism, and you could tell they felt something. It was awesome to be there for that, and to see the process from start to finish. 
So...I think that's all for this week.
I know the gospel's true, and that the Lord loves us and doesn't forget about us ever. I know the power of the Atonement is real, and that it can not only cause people to change, but bring healing as well. 

Love you all!



Elder Jake Lusk

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