The Process

Good Morning!

We started off the week with a fantastic restoration lesson! Elder Jorgensen and I flowed super well together, it was a beautiful learning period for Matthew King and his mother, and we answered questions just the right way to make it all click. Then we asked Matthew the first three baptismal interview questions, he said yes to everything so we set a baptismal date for March 25th! That was fantastic, I love Matthew.

We set another baptismal date with our friend Steven! He's come to a few lessons with the Boone family, who have 3 children on-date for March. We taught him a few times, but never officially started teaching him because we didn't know where he lived or if his parents are okay with it. But we found out all is well, so he's set! 

And then, here's the highlight of the week: Jamie was baptized! She is such a fun person to talk to, I've loved working with her and helping her better understand the gospel. She's the oldest person I've helped baptize, at the ripe old age of under-40. Also, she asked me to say the prayer! Both my companion and I were in the font (see photo below) but I was the one who said the prayer. It was very cool. 

Beaver is great, probably one of my top 6 areas to serve in . . . It's also the sixth area I've served in! In all reality, it's a solid top 3. The people here are prepared and it's been so fun to run around with Elder Jorgensen all day and be productive and successful. A very fantastic transfer. 

So of course they transfer me elsewhere! 

In fact, both Elder Jorgensen and I are leaving Beaver. He will be a District Leader and train a new missionary in Cedar City, and I will be moving to Richfield with Elder Mason who's also never been to Richfield! It's an awesome opportunity, but one of those things that can feel disappointing even when you know the revelation for transfers comes from God. He must have a pretty good plan, because I don't see the end of it. But that's usually how it works. 

Nevertheless, I am excited to fulfill my responsibilities and move the work! Richfield has been doing good recently, and I intend to make a positive impact there too. And a few of my old companions will be nearby, so I'll get to spend a couple days with them! 

Life is great as always. Trust the process, trust God, and always keep the faith. It's worth everything you can give, and then some. 

- Elder Williams

Pictures:
1. The many Bradshaws at the last lesson with Jamie!
2. Left to Right - Adriana, Isabelle, Isaiah, and Steven!
3. Steak with Elder Crawford and Elder Stoker!
4. It's an igloo!
5. The best part about Milford is the clear sky.
6. Elder Jorgensen stretched out.
7. I stretched so far I almost touched the ceiling!
8. Preston Joseph came to a lesson with Mason!
9. Jamie!!! Oh, and she's in a wheelchair too.











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