There are a few families here that have been in the church for 3+ generation. Generally though, if I ask a member how long they have been a member, they will have a conversion story to share.
These stories range from incredible to downright miraculous. Some said "from the moment I met the missionaries I knew I would join the church." These week I started wondering where those miracles were at nowadays. An experience from this past week strengthened my testimony that we do still live in a day of miracles.
Elder Hanson and I went to a part of town called Cae'r Wern. There were several people in this neighbourhood who met with elders on the past but didn't continue taking lessons. We were coming by to see if they wanted to resume. The first two didn't open the door, one of them actually locked it right after we knocked. Then we got to Pauline's door.
Pauline had one doorstep conversation with elders in the past but has had no contact since then. When we knocked, she instantly invited us in, even before asking our names. We made sure there was another guy in the house and then followed her into her living room. Pauline has faith like no other. We shared our missionary purpose, told her we had a unique message, and then asked if she would let us share it.
After we finished the First Vision she was crying and said she had goosebumps. She took a copy of the Book of Mormon. When we called back the next day she said she was content her whole life but now she felt like there was something more. We are praying for her now as she starts learning more.
Also, thank you for all of the wonderful birthday wishes!
Have a good week,
Elder Desmond Killian
Pic #1 - my birthday dinner with Graham, brother Valentine, Brother Loveridge, and Elder Hanson. It was a classic roast dinner
Pic #2 - a note we got the other day, could be a miracle in the making, they haven't been home each time we have knocked yet
Pic #3 - pic from last week, that is a place called Morlais
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