(Elder Cummings)
Quite possibility the best week of my life, let me talk
about the cool but not quite as cool stuff first.
We have a couple members in our ward who are big into
Crossfit and are unparralleled when it comes to athleticism. They invited Elder
Richards and I to join them and their gym(The Iron Boot)in a Murph race to
honor those who gave their life for service for our country. As we walk into
the workout room we see some of the most built and strong men and women we've
ever seen, to say it was intimidating is an understatement. One guy had calves
that had to be at least a foot wide. Anyway, so the Murph is a 1 mile run, 100
pullups, 200 pushups and 300 air squats, and then another 1 mile run...it was
lethal but worth it. I BARELY beat Sister Stock, but let's not mention the fact
that she's in her late 30's and has already birthed 4 children into this
world...and was wearing a 15lbs vest. Let's just say I have never been so sore
in my life and muscles I didn't even know I could feel are hurting very much.
But like I said, it was worth it.
Now for the best part, I already mentioned
"Jerry's" baptism, we were also blessed with being with Jesus and
Carolina at their baptism! They are two kids that we have been working with for
a couple months now. They are also some of the smartest kids I've ever met.
Both of them were very nervous for the baptism but knew that it was something
that they needed to do. I was so impressed with the resilience and courage they
both had to go do it anyway. Jesus isn't much of a talker and I will always
remember afterwards how I asked him how he was feeling now and with the biggest
most genuine smile he just said "good". They are lights and examples
to their family and to me. I think of what President Monson taught us,
"May we ever choose the harder right, rather than the easier wrong".
When we know the Lord's way we know His will. We can follow His will with
confidence knowing that everything will be for our benefit. I love this work
and I love the Lord!
Some honorable mentions for this week:
-We helped a member wrap some brisket and we had some
brisket sandwiches ourselves, we both ate about 1 lbs of brisket
-The same member, took us out to eat and we both ate another
1lbs of shrimp, which we ended up talking with the owner and we are now
studying with her!
-we just have a lot of really progressing friends right now!
We're busy and we love them and we love teaching them!
Have a blessed one!
Elder Cummings
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