Letter 4/22/13

Dear Family,
As this week has passed, yet again many events filled out time.  From teaching to tracting and everything in between.  Another p-day is graciously welcomed, yet, a drive to do more and help others grows stronger with every passing day.  We have been able (hopefully) to help others recognize a little bit more of the gospel in their lives.

There were not too many "wow" or "crazy" miracles this week but we were able to have some interesting tracting experiences.  I have previously told you about the Atheist man we knocked into; here I have another, similar experience.

In a small town named Carson, missionaries have knocked every door more than a few times, but we had an appointment fall through and decided to go knock some doors.  The first two or three were almost general:
Us:  "Hello! How are you?"  :)
Them: "What do you want?" :|
Us:  "We are missio..." :)
Them:  "I can see that. Talked with you a month ago.  Not interested." :|
Us:  "Are you..."
Them:  Door slam
Us:"That was louder than usual"...

By the time we got to the next door, we had "brushed off" our tracting cliches and were ready to try a new approach.  We did the ole' "shave and a hair cut" and waited.  A man in his 60's opened the door, said, "What do you want?" Then he stepped outside and shut the door.  Before I could answer his question, he answered for me.  A tirade of argumentative (and humorous)  debates breathed fire form his mouth.  Te poor gentleman had previously had some bad experiences with the church and was definitely not one of the immediate elect as spoken of in D&C 29:7

This man was HURT.  He was SUFFERING, He (although contrary to his thoughts) was WEAK.  He was those spoken of in D&C 81:5.  Searching the spirit, I attempted to console this man with no avail.  The more he talked, the more my heart grew to love him.  I could see the hurt in his eyes, the pain that want relief.  But also a CAPTOR (2 Nephi 2:27) not willing to release his prisoner.  I told the man I wished him the best.

Again no miracles happened as we "undarked" his door.  my soul desired the best for that man.  We are called to help such persons.  Mother Theresa said "Do it anyway". (Great quote, look it up)

Well, I love you...Anyway.
Love,
Elder Rex Hamblin