We had snow this week! The people in the area have been asking us all about whether or not we have snow tires, or chains, or studs, or a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The way they were talking, you would think we lived in Alaska or something. Well, come to find out, the reason people get so worked up about the snow around here is because they don't know how to take care of the roads! We've done just fine so far without having to put chains on the Corolla, but I wouldn't be surprised if we were the only front wheel drive vehicle around that didn't switch over to studded tires for the winter. The crazy thing is that just because people have changed tires or have a 4 wheel drive makes them think that they can still drive like it's summer time. I guess there are dumb drivers everywhere!
Our week was ok. We met with our new investigator Chris Shields again this week and he told us that he wants to get baptized! Sweet!! There are a few problems though. Number 1, his family is Catholic. My experience with Catholics has been that even though the only time they may set foot in a church building during the year is on Christmas and Easter, once you're a Catholic, you're always a Catholic...or else. So, Chris is facing adversity from his family. The other main problem is that Chris has some disabilities and he relies on his adopted parents for basically everything. His decision to get baptized is going to affect them much more than it would in most other situations. He is 23 years old and they are fine with him making his own decisions, but it impacts them also. They think that Chris is rushing into all of this without thinking about it enough. However, they also really don't understand the whole concept of receiving a witness from the Spirit that tells you something is right. Once again...they are Catholic. I'm not too worried about things right now though. Chris knows this is right and the Lord will provide a way for him to get baptized.
Well, that's about it for now. My year mark is this week!! That's pretty crazy! Time just goes faster and faster. I'm still trying to get things coordinated with the family we are spending Christmas with for a phone call home. We were told that we can give our families the phone number for where we will be. I'm waiting to hear back about what phone number that will be for sure. I'm also thinking that I'll be able to talk around 10 or 11 in the morning. The family we will be with is also totally cool with us just calling you instead so it goes on their bill. I'll send you a letter this week once I get everything nailed down.
Have a good week! Love you!!
Elder Hammer
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