Family!!
This week has been exciting! The mission office called with some problems with one of the programs Elder Holt and I wrote last year to help keep track of baptismal statistics. I went on an exchange and was able to help solve the problem. In doing so, I was given permission to call Elder Holt...now Matt...and brainstorm with him. It brought back fond memories of him and I working late nights solving and creating problems all at once. He was updating me on the latest technology and WOW have things changed ?!?!?
I feel I might be a bit overwhelmed when I get home with all the tech changes that have happened. Including the fact that I might need to learn how to handle apple software and product seeing as how they seem to control the market...We'll see.
We've had some really exciting days here in the past week. The best way to describe them is by saying we have seen the Lord's hand as we make plans to visit people. Most of our visits are to members, less-active and active. We are seeking referrals and building trust. As we have been doing this we have been blessed to meet neighbors and others and try to share the Gospel with them. One experience sticks out to me. We saw this man step out of his truck on his cell phone...usually we approach people on their phones in hopes of just leaving them with a card. He walked towards his house and I stepped onto his drive way greeting him and asking if we could give him a card. In a shirt that read 'Infidel' and a firearm holstered to his side he replied, "Step off the property, I will call the police, you are soliciting!" With that we turned and walked away. I hope this man gets a better chance to hear the Gospel.
I am loving my mission and all the experiences that have come my way! I loved Conference too!!! Sadly it was the last one I will experience as a full-time missionary. I am setting a goal to translate for Conference when I get home. That would be an honor! I must admit that watching conference makes me a bit homesick as I see the camera pan over temple square, a place I did not visit as often as I should have but am anxious to see again.
Thanks for all your prayers and love.
Love,
Elder Cronin
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