Don't forget to serve

This week was definitely a lot better than last week. It was wonderful actually. The best part of the week was definitely yesterday. We had two baptisms! It was such a neat experience. Especially for Joshua Isaac. I love this man. He is this big tough soldier man on the exterior, but inside he is a big softie, and he makes me smile. And his baptism came as somewhat of a suprise. He told us last week that he wanted to be baptized last Sunday, but everytime we went to visit him he was not around, so we didn't know what the deal was...remember last week was the week every appointment ditched us. So we didn't know what would happen, but we finally got a hold of him early this week, and he still expressed the desire to be baptized, so we set up to have his interview on Thursday, and Elder Torr said he would determine when it was best for him to be baptized, and he said joshua was more than ready to be baptized on the coming Sunday. So we had to rush and get everything organized, but it was SO worth it. He was so happy. It was one of the greatest experiences on mission so far. I am excited for the future of his family, his wife also desires to be baptized, but her work schedule won't allow for it yet, but next year she will also be baptized. It was just wonderful. Words can't describe it. and I know i didnt do a great job of explaining the situation, but believe me, it was a sweet experience. We focus our mission on finding and teaching fathers and families, and yesterday, a father set the example for his family. it was amazing. Our other baptism was of a 9 year old boy whose both parents are members, but the father is less active. He is a fun one, and i was very happy for him as well. It was just a good day yesterday. I wish all of you could have been there with us, and join the joyous moment. This work is great, and will continue to progress as the Lord has his hand here in Africa! so, i think it is about Christmas time, so merry christmas to all of you. Christmas is not such a big deal here in Botswana, so it doesn't feel much like Christmas. it is different. But Merry Christmas to all of you. Remember to do your random act of service, especially during this time of year :)