Family!
As for the Las Vegas Mission, this week was great!!! The excitement started on Saturday when I kicked a dog. So we were on exchanges and I was with Elder Williams. As we walked out of an appointment we heard two dogs barking. Henderson is not known for freely roaming dogs and we were in a fairly nice neighborhood. So I wasn't too startled until I turned around and saw them running towards us. One was a chocolate lab and the other was a seemingly harmless chihuahua. But as I saw them running towards us they were only gaining speed and the lab was snarling with his teeth showing. I settled into a fighting stance not taking my eye off the lab. When he got about two feet from me he jumped forward and I kicked him into the curb. He slid a few feet and was back up but no sooner the chihuahua came nipping at my feet so I kicked him away gently. Then the owner came out yelling at her dogs. At first I thought she was yelling at us and I felt embarrassed. The last thing we want people to think is that Missionaries go around kicking dogs. But she was apologetic saying they were only wanting to play. It was true the lab was just a big puppy only about a year old and after he recovered from the kick to his ribs he was tail wagging happy. He was only showing his teeth because he was smiling. Still I felt confident knowing that I had defended myself. But I felt sorry for the dog the rest of the day. That feeling is gone now though. ha ha
The next best part of the week happened two days ago. We street contacted a Brazilian family moving into one of our areas, Fountains. We didn't set up a return appointment because they wouldn't commit to one. But as we rode by their house yesterday we felt impressed to see if we could help with the move. They immediately invited us in and we taught the first lesson with their full attention. The wife fed us lunch and they asked many good questions. The husband told us he had been praying that the move would go smoothly and that he could find a way to bring his family to church and teach his kids about God. He mentioned it was no coincidence we showed up. We agreed.
My companion and I have been having a ton of fun with this assignment. Some times are more stressful than others but we get through it. My companion is awesome though. He is a stark contrast to me with a few similarities mostly involving computers in one way or another. For example he did not like the MTC and I did. But we are constantly learning form one another and becoming more Christlike.
With this new assignment I don't get to study as regularly as I used. I really miss studying but the blessings form this assignment will be well worth it. Usually when we sit down in the mornings to study we get a call of some sort of some "glitch" somewhere that we need to go fix [at the mission office]. I feel alot like the Geek Squad. :) But with each glitch I get a chance to interact with [our mission] President. And that is a wonderful blessing. He is an amazing man and a great example to have while on a mission.
Carrie had her baby in Elko! Its a boy! I'm writing her today to say hi and see how things are going. Keep her in your prayers.
And Mom you cannot say that no one has joined the church because of you yet. I have, so has Samuel, Olivia, and Callie. And on 12/11/10 Peggy Remick did, and on February 12th 4 members of the Zimmerman family in Elko will along with a nine year old boy named Dominic here in our area. So Mom I would say you have been quite successful because I know I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you and the sacrifices you have made.
Family, this Gospel is true. There is, in my mind, no justifiable alternative. The boy Joseph saw God and Christ and through him They restored the true church. As we follow its precepts we will find ourselves becoming more like Christ, enjoying more blessings, and finding purpose amidst the world we live in today. I love you all very much and am so grateful to be eternally bound to you all.
Love
Elder Cronin
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