2Lovellscalled2serve: Selwin's Amazing Week

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Selwin's Amazing Week

My last district

So it seems like the cold is coming in faster than I expected this year, which means sweaters and gloves will be coming out of the closet.

This week was pretty amazing. We saw doors opened and hearts softened. It was awesome. We had quite a few lessons this week and we got prayed over by a few persons we met while tracting as well. We also had a good talk with two guys who, upon our approach, asked my companion to read a few scriptures for them. I sensed contention a mile away but didn't let it get there even though one guy was coming with all of his questions. He was really surprised when I answered all of them but he couldn't answer all of my questions. Then somehow we got to the topic of the Holy Ghost and I asked them, "so, in Acts 8, how does it say one receives the holy ghost?" The one turns to the other and says, "you should know that" to which he replied "no, I don't. What does it say?" I replied, "that's your home work, boys.” Met one lady who was super nice and even gave us water but I couldn't get over how she held up the "OK" sign at us. I wanted to say, "that's nice, but we are here to make things great." but she closed the door too fast. Yep, good times.

Me with Elders Petersen, Ahanonu and Rasmussen
at Red Bluff in Columbia, Mississippi

It's so fascinating sometimes being a missionary and I've been pondering a lot about what the Savior's journey as a missionary was like. Definitely and without doubt it was harder than my own but I more look at how He over came all the obstacles before Him on that journey. It just makes me feel super good to know I can follow His examples in order to overcome the obstacles in my way and to keep pushing forward. How blessed we are to have this gospel and how blessed we are to have the opportunity to share, for the gospel of Jesus Christ is exceptional and there is nothing else that can get us closer to Him.

Oh, and on a side note we had transfers this week and I have a new companion but I will give you more information next week so until then, later.

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Funny, interesting or amazing things they say

May 15 - Selwin spoke twice today - once in the Southgate 3rd Ward and then at Brookdale's Sacrament meeting. After the meeting one sister approached him and whispered in his ear saying, "my sister always told me to 'never forget how important you are'."

The second sister told him, "you should always smile because your dimples are so adorable!"

April 3, 2016 - The Cannon's, who had returned home on Friday after 18-months managing missionary apartments in the Mississippi Jackson Mission, stopped by the house to deliver a package from Elder Selwin who they described as "an exceptional missionary and an outstanding young man."

March 16, 2015 - Hi, my name is Deborah Albert, and your son (Elder Selwin) is here serving in my town (Gulfport) right now. I just wanted to tell you that he is a pretty awesome missionary !! We like him a lot !!

May 7 - Almost every day someone asks about our missionary twins. Today it was my doctor. We chatted briefly about how they're doing and how well Simeon and Selwin were integrated into our ward / neighborhood. "It doesn't surprise me," he said, "because they are fine young men and so easy to like!"

May 5 – We were at a funeral and in the middle of the service my caller ID showed an incoming call from "Jackson, MS." Since I only know ONE person in Jackson, MS, I jumped up to take the call, my heart pounding fearing something might have happened to Elder Selwin since missionaries are only allowed to call home on Mothers' Day and Christmas. I answered to hear a familiar voice asking, "Hi, do you know who this is?” It seems they can still make me smile - even from a thousand miles away!

April 1 - Kenrick Benn writes: The time is just around the corner when “our” two sons will be out in the mission field. I believe those two can convert even the hardest heart. Sister Benn and I would like to thank you two wonderful people for all you have done for us and for the two young men I love as a father loves his sons.

March 24, 2014 - Upon our return from SoCal, Selwin sheepishly said, "if you left the car in the driveway and the keys on the hook as a test, you should know, I failed!"