Elder Austin Ainsworth: Big Things are Happening!

Hello Everyone!!! Wow, this has been a crazy week! It’s been awhile since we have been able to email.

It's been an adventure, going out in the cold to find people to teach, but it's been worth it! We have seen miracles in the area! We haven't met with Karen lately, since she's been out of town. But during a brief visit we had with her, she is still staying strong with no coffee! It was also neat to learn, from another member, that she was engaged over Christmas! So, big things are happening!

One of our investigators, Jadan, is a 14-year-old girl and she made it to church on Sunday. She loved it and it's been great to see her progress. So, I have some mega massive news. We learned over Christmas that the Maryland Baltimore Mission will be authorized to use smartphones by the end of February. Super exciting! We will also be a Facebook authorized mission, as well! Lots of new changes!

I hope with the change of the New Year that all of us will look over ourselves and see the changes that we need to make. As hard as it is, it's also a big part of the Gospel. The biggest thing that I have learned from being on the mission, however, is that we are not left alone to struggle, as we strive for this change. I know that Jesus Christ and our loving Father in Heaven watch over us and help us to become who They know that we can be. We are never alone in our trials. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year’s!!!!! Make it a great week to start off the New Year!!!!