We visited with the Griffith family, Justin, a less active member, seemed very reserved, and didn't seem excited to have his family learn about the Gospel. There is a sister in our ward named Sister Cuellar (quay-ar). She works for the start as a foster parent. She is incredible, and the state loves her, but they always send her the worst of the worst. These boys are on their last chance before they enter the Juvenile system. That is where Justin came from, so as you can guess he is a little rough around the edges. Justin is just 21, he is married to Amber who is 34 and she is investigating with her four sons from another Marriage. Sean is 13, Seth is 9, Michael is 8, and Zachary is 5. They are all super smart kids, and very small for their ages. Zachary is just about the cutest kid in the whole world. So on Sunday we met with them, and set up an appointment for the following Saturday.
Monday of course was P-day, which is always a good day. On Tuesday morning I went on exchanges with Elder H. He is a disobedient missionary in the worst possible way, he actually has two strikes, one more and he will be sent home. I spent until Thursday morning with him, and I was really miserable, we did no work, and I wasted a lot of the Lord's time.
Thursday we had Zone Conference, and it was great to get back to doing some actual work. I met back up with Elder Thompson, I had never been so grateful to see anybody in my whole life!
Friday was amazing, and that is when I felt like a real missionary. In the morning we had weekly planning, which went very well, but after lunch we met with Julie Morales a less active lady, Tracie Mcaninch a recent convert, ate dinner with Brother Gingell a less active man, and Bishop Baer we had a lesson about missionary work, he of course is very active. It was awesome to be so busy!
Then Saturday got even better, we met with the Griffith's in the morning, and I was floored by the change in Justin. He was eager to learn, and to teach the boys. Amber had to go to work halfway throught the lesson, and when we all kneeled down around the table to teach them how to pray. Justin taught each boy in tearn while Elder Thompson and I cheered inside. The whole family agreed to come to church, and to read the pamphlet that we left them.
On Sunday we went to church and were waiting to see who would come to Sacrament meeting, to our delight Julie Morales was there, Fay Chenoweth was there, Ivy Wall was there, Ron Coulombe was there, Tracie McAninch was there, and so was her non-member daughter Kara! To our disappointment the Griffith's never showed up. As we walked out of the meeting to my delight the Whole Griffith family was sitting in the Foyer for the whole meeting! We helped them to send their kids in the right direction and went to Sunday School, They even stayed for Priesthood, and Relief Society!!! I was ecstatic about it. I don't know if I have ever felt that way before. And they are really excited to meet with us again tomorrow! It is so incredible the change we have seen in Justin Griffith. The Lord truely works in mysterious ways!
I look forward to another succesful week, in the end we had six investigators (Griffiths, Kara, and Ron) and 5 Less actives (Julie, Fay, Ivy and other that I don't know). What an awesome week! I love this work, I love this oppurtunity. Is it easy ... no definitley not. But if the Griffith family will change their life, it will be worth it!
Elder Ellsworth
P.S. This week I get letters from Alyssa, Natalie Bristow, Matt Scherbel, and Michael Crouch, and Emily. Please Thank them. Also thank Amy, Effie, John, Cliff, and Susan! I love the letters and will answer everyone as soon as I have time!
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