we're no good dead

Good Morning

 

All is well here in Arizona.

 

Well... I should probably explain a few things that happened this week.  My companion Elder Paetznick came down with a pretty serious case of heat stroke.  On Wednesday we got to one appointment and he turned straight green.  Within minutes he looked like he was about to pass out, so we put him on the floor over a vent and got him some cool cloths.  With a quick blessing he regained his color which was a relief.  Honestly I wasn't sure if he'd make it for the rest of the week.  After that day we've restricted ourselves to only doing work inside in the afternoons.  As my companion says "we're no good dead." It's been a slower week than what we had last week.  Part of that could be the fact that we spent quite a bit of time in doors resting from the ill effects of the sun.  The good news is we are having more effective lessons than we've ever had.  The single most important thing to do as a missionary is study in the morning.  Our studies used to consist of just reading and discussing what we read in the scriptures.  Now we spend every minute talking about how to best help the people we're teaching.  This type of study takes a lot  concentration.  It's like a teacher who custom makes a lesson plan for every single student in the class every single day.  Problem is we are not very good at it, but we are getting better.
So as the Church has let the word out I guess I can share with you what is happening here in Arizona.  Come October there will be a "I'm a Mormon" advertising campaign.  There will be billboards, bus signs, radio spots, video commercials, internet ads through out the Phoenix area.  This week the missionaries will be getting a training on how to best work with the members.  As a missionary there is one thing that all of us as members can do, and that is to become well acquainted with mormon.org.  It is a strong possibility that as a member of the church, you will be asked about the Mormon ads.  Just remember to show love and understanding as you share with others your testimony.  I've seen that the only way to teach is through understanding of one another.
I love being here, even when we're dying of the heat.  There is no greater feeling than sharing the gospel.  Have a wonderful week!
Love your good friend,
Elder Davidson