May 6, 2013

Missionary Slim has an encounter with Monty Python? (Week 65 in Pennsylvania, Week 6 in Somerset, PA)

All things considered, we had a fairly uneventful week. We did have a pretty amazing, remarkable experience yesterday. After a tough day of tracting, we got into a lesson with Ben and Jen. They are pretty awesome in a lot of ways. They're a family trying their hardest to do their best, and really want to find the truth. Every single time we've got over, Ben has asked us "Why are there so many different churches, and how can I find out the truth?" And, of course, that's the question that we always want to answer, and we do, but he keeps on asking it. Well, this time, I think it sunk in. As we talked, he finally asked "So, you're telling me that your church is the true one?" I decided the simple answer would be best: "Yep. That's right!" Elder Swanson jumped in and started testifying about how we know that it's true, and how the Book of Mormon is evidence of it. A funny look came across his face as he processed and pondered on what we said. Finally, he said "Well, I guess that means I need to be taking reading this book more seriously!" I was ecstatic! I was so happy that he got it. When Jen said the closing prayer, she said the words "I ask you if the book of Mormon is true. And I'll do my part to read the book..." etc. It couldn't have been scripted better.

That reminds me. Ben and Jen have a number of pets. They've got a giant pit bull named Ozzie who is as kind and gentle as a kitten (biggest kitten I've ever held on my lap!), and two pythons, one of which I got to hold:

A Python named Monty?

Yep. A giant python. I've been able to see a lot of other cool animals while I've been here in Somerset. I'll tag the pictures onto the end of the post.

Anyway, that's the gist. Have a great week, Yinz!

Love,
Elder Alex Anderson, AKA Missionary Slim