Week 31 - Making History in Ghenk

Two more friends baptized!

Sounds like you're going to have a nice vacation!  I miss being able to go on trips with everyone and being able to party with my homies aka my family, my grandparents, my extended family and my friends. There are random days where I will see something and it will remind me of something that we have all done together haha especially cooking marshmallows.  That reminded me of our family reunion.  We should totally do that again by the way.  When all of us returned missionaries get home in 17 or so months we should have another family reunion!  

We got to go to our friends’ baptism and confirmation this past weekend and loved it.  8 weeks ago my companion and I went to their house, shared what we knew and invited them to follow our guidance if they got the answer that this is what their Father in Heaven wanted.  I was blessed to see the changes in their life.  The light that grew and the joy that they developed.  I was even more blessed by staying in Genk in order to witness them walk into the font and to be a part of their special day.  I then was blessed to take part in their confirmation and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.  It's hard to describe the feelings that come with that.  It’s really something else.  I guess it’s kind of like how a momma bird feels when she kicks her little birdie out the nest and sees it fly back haha.  It’s a good time to live on the earth where we have the opportunity to receive the many blessings that are available to us through the restored authority of the restored gospel. 

We are now 4 missionaries in Genk!  Writing history!  The branch is really excited and we are excited to serve them and help them reach their goals.  The Lord is certainly making that possible,  haha.  Sunday everyone was all smiles and they would be astonished when they saw all 4 of us and say, " Oh my...4 zendelingen....dat is fijne!" haha - saying all this while covering their mouths haha.  It’s nice to know that the service we provide is appreciated beyond what we understand. 

Nederland will be going to the next round and Belgium will be playing....either today or tomorrow tegen USA....let’s hope that Belgium will win and that eventually Belgium and Nederland will play each other......I think that would be unreal.  I love hearing from you guys and I hope you are all having an awesome summer.  I know I certainly am.  It’s hard but it’s defiantly worth-while.  

Love, 

Elder Holt