So this week has been
interesting. I have been sick with the plague all week which somewhat
hindered the work and slowed us down, but we have been blessed with so many
miracles this week.
First miracle story came with a
lady named Debra. So we trying to chase down this guy who we had a prompting to
talk to so we were speed walking down the street when I looked up on the porch
of the house we were passing and there was a sad looking woman sitting on the
porch rolling a cigarette. I said hi how are you doing and as soon as she
responded "alright" I got punched in the face with a spiritual wall
and stopped in my tracks. I asked her if we could come up and talk to her. She
told us about the terrible situation she was in: broke, being abused, struggling
with addiction, having suicidal thoughts, and if she didn't pay off some
fines/bills by tomorrow she was going to prison. We shared my favorite
scripture about the Atonement: Alma 7:11-13. Just as we finished her ride
pulled up and she told us she had to go, but said thank you for the
thought.
I didn't think too much of it
until that night at about 10 me and Elder Baxter were just in the kitchen
eating when we get a call from an unknown number. It was Debra and she was
calling to thank us for the light we brought into her life that day. She told
us she was so grateful we stopped and that she KNEW that what we shared with
her was pure truth from God and that we were the messengers he had sent her
that day. It was the most rewarding feeling I've ever felt to have someone
thank us so sincerely for bringing the power of Christ into their lives. You
will be hearing more about Debra.
I also just want everyone to
know how much I love my mom. When I had to go to the hospital on Friday the
first thing the nurse said was "I talked to your mom earlier today she
told us you'd be coming" It brought a huge smile to my face and for the
next hour the nurse got to hear all about Momma Cox and how awesome she is and
how me and my mom came to have such an amazing relationship. The legendary love
of Momma Cox is being spread in Missouri
This week through all of the
rejection I have felt like Alma:"O That I were an angel and could have the
wish of my heart that I might go forth and speak with the trump of God, with a
voice to shake the earth... Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the
voice of thunder"
I wish I could speak with the
voice of thunder, but I am so grateful for the power which I am given to
declare repentance.
Last night after Elder
Baxter and I came in for the night completely exhausted and lay on the couch
and floor, we randomly started talking about how there is nowhere else we would
rather be right now. Not at college, not on a beach, not back at home. Laying
here on the floor of our apartment sweaty and tired was the happiest place on
Earth. I love being on a mission, I love Missouri, and I love Jesus Christ.
And I love you all
Love Elder Cox
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