The work in Toronto city is moving as it always is! Some exciting news...a dear sweet lady from Guyana we've been seeing for the past 6 weeks is getting baptized this coming Sunday! No amazing stories or noteworthy lessons, but it’s been great to simply feel the sweet spirit of peace that comes when people accept the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Her name is Jackie, and she's been a long time great Christian. She's accepted nearly everything without hesitation, and she's loved coming to church and to General Conference a few weeks ago. She'll make a great member and we're so excited and happy for her!
The weather has been unusually warm here. It’s been in the high 70's all week, but it should drop soon and start snowing before we know it. Canadian weather is unpredictable.
The great Canadian Thanksgiving was yesterday!! As missionaries we got a sweet deal....we've had awesome Thanksgiving dinners for the past 3 days! Turkey and everything. It was like a little slice of home at every gathering, so it was real nice. The ward members really like the missionaries...and they really rely on us too. The ward is extremely multicultural. There aren't a lot of "Canadian born" members in the city anymore, so the ward dynamics are very interesting. Two of our Thanksgiving dinners were with Phillipino families! Phillipino parties are crazy...lots of food and lots of people. Its rude not to eat everything they give you so we've been dying the past few days.
Yesterday we had interviews with President Scott. He's a great guy and he'll be a great leader for this magnificent mission. His leadership is just what we need here. There were slight unintentional hints dropped during my interview that my companion and I will probably be staying together for another transfer. There is always a lot of growth that comes during those last 6 weeks, so it will be a blessing with the increased unity that is sure to come.
In the past months my testimony of the Book of Mormon has grown so much. I wish I could be an institute teacher or something-to be able to give so much more time to the scriptures. They give us specific instruction in our lives of what we need to do be become better people. More refined, more Christ-like. I can't thank my Father in Heaven enough for the blessings that have come from my gospel study in the scriptures.
The work of the Lord moves on! I'm excited for this Sunday when I'll be able to fulfill my purpose as a missionary!
-E. PORTER
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