Elder Henry H. Thompson: Killer Day for Kenya

Hey all!

This week was so great! I was reminded once again of who I have been called by and who backs me up during this great work, that is Jesus Christ!

I went on exchanges with the APs so I got to be companions with my MTC companion, Elder Hutchinson, because he is in a trio with the APs. We literally RAN from door to door and the urgency of the message was present! It was super fun!

A great situation that happened this week is we had a few minutes until we had to go to dinner so we decided to go visit a part-member family. On our way there, some random lady pulled out of a parking lot right in front of me, cutting me off and forcing me to hit the brakes hard. If you knew me and had driven with me before the mission, you know that I didn't really appreciate that. But I kept my cool and avoided an accident. As we got to the house where we were headed, someone we've been teaching but haven't seen for about a month came right out of the very house we were going to try and see. We talked to her outside and caught up on what's going on with her. We will be able to meet with her again soon! I stopped to think about that situation later that night. Being cut off by the person on our way over made it so the timing was just right to cross paths with someone we needed to see. This shows me how much the hand of God is in our lives. He will guide us and help things fall into place so that good things can be accomplished. And while we might not know why things are going the way that they do, we can always be assured that as we do the right things, it will always go the Lord's way.

Another wonderful day was Saturday because Kenya was baptized!! After about a year of being taught, she finally felt she was ready to be baptized so we went for it!! It was such a beautiful thing to witness. The Spirit was palpable and Kenya was so happy!

After the baptism , Elder Pearson caught a big lizard that had gotten into the church. We named him Kyle, he pooped on Elder Pearson, and I had a good laugh. We set Kyle free but we both secretly wanted to keep him.

I also finished reading the Book of Mormon this past week. I've been studying it hard this year and my book is overflowing with notes, quotes, and insights. I started it in January and am just barely finishing so it's taken a long time! I have received multiple witnesses of its truthfulness and divinity. I have never felt more uplifited than I have now since I've gotten to know and love the Book of Mormon better. It is true. Joseph Smith was a prophet. The Book of Mormon brings happiness and answers any questions we might have. I love that book!

The Song of The Week is "Killer Queen" by Queen. Such a good one! I miss that song and so many others but this work is more important and I can wait! Also, I heard that Ritt Momney came out with a new song so go check it out!!
I love you all.
Have a great week!
Love, Elder Thompson