May
4, 2015- Tortino says "Yes" to baptism
Hey Family and Friends!
Miracle May is on its way!
This week we had an awesome lesson with
Tortino! We brought him some old clothes that we found so that he has
clothes to wear to church. He was really excited. I tried to teach him how to
tie a tie but it didn't go over so well, ha ha. He said he'd just watch a video
on You Tube to figure it out. We invited him to be baptized on May 30th and he
said yes! He's going to have to go to church for three consecutive Sundays to be
able to qualify to be baptized on May 30th, since he wasn't
able to make it to church yesterday because he had work.
On Saturday, we ate
breakfast, lunch and dinner with members of our ward. It was really cool
because the McCoy’s, a sweet member family from Newport News, drove here to
Norfolk and took us to breakfast. It was
awesome to see them again. In addition, while we were walking on a street in
Norfolk, we ran into an Elder who had served in our mission and finished his 2
years in February. Apparently, he's working this summer for a company going door-to-door
and selling security systems. He’s basically he's reliving his mission but
instead of telling people about the gospel he's telling them about security
systems.
On Sunday, I tried the hottest
chili that Hispanic people use, which is called Chile Arbol. Apparently, the
ghost chili is a little spicier than the Chile Arbol. However, the member
made the sauce with chile arbol in such a way that it wasn't super spicy.
I want everyone to know that I have no
doubt in my mind that our church is Christ's Church and that he is at its head.
He guides His church today through a living prophet and apostles just
as he did in ancient times. I know that He restored his church through the
prophet Joseph Smith. Every time we teach a lesson about the Restoration and I
share the story of the first vision, I feel the spirit witness to me that it is
true. The Book of Mormon is the evidence of the restoration. I know that
the Book of Mormon is true as well. Every time I read the Book of Mormon I
feel closer to my Savior, Jesus Christ. If there are people out there
reading this that aren't sure if all these things are true, or if you are just
looking for an answer to any question, go to our Heavenly Father and ask him.
We are His children and he doesn't want us to be confused. He wants us to know
the truth.
Love, Elder Cannon
May
11, 2015- Transfer Calls
Hey Family and
Friends!
Yesterday was
definitely the highlight of my week because I got to Skype with my family! It
was awesome being able to talk to you! After we Skyped we ate dinner with the
Sabillon’s and Martin and Lani. They cooked us some really good Carne Asada. Then
we were able to listen in when Jose, one of the Sabillon's sons, Skyped from
his mission in Los Angeles. It was a sweet
experience!!
Saturday, we
got transfer calls. I will be staying
here in Norfolk. I will continue to be the District Leader. Elder Garcia will be my new companion. We are going to be training a new missionary.
I interviewed a 9-year-old girl for baptism this week. It was really hard to interview her because
she was really shy and scared. Later that night, our Ward had a Mother's day
party that we attended. Some of the members
dressed up as a mariachi band and played some music for the celebration.
Hope everyone has a great week! Thank you for all the birthday wishes!
Love,
Elder Cannon
Teaching Tortino how to tie a tie for church.
Martin is preparing Carne Asada for Mother's Day dinner.
Eating dinner with Martin and Lani and the Sabillon family on Mother's Day
I am helping members with their yard work.
Me with the Mariachi Band
