As this week started, I was still sick. Luckily I'm not anymore, but I was definitely sick for quite some time and I'm very grateful for all of your prayers.
Apart from being sick, Tuesday involved canceled trains, messing up our schedule. What is up with France and public transportation? I may never know, but I can assure all of you that car is the only reliable transportation option here in France.
Wednesday was very packed. We met a cool old French guy named Michel, who invited us back to his house Saturday. We then had lunch at a Chinese buffet with one of my favorite members, Brother Bergera. Afterwards, we had a meeting with Emmanuel and Stella. He had been researching some Anti church stuff, so it was a LONG meeting. Michel was definitely our little miracle that day.
On Thursday I called a LOT of dentists. My teeth have been having pain for a while and I decided that it's time for a check-up. The only problem? Socialized medicine. No dentists could see me before August and the ones that could weren't "taking new clients". This was terrible for me, as the pain had been horrible and I needed a check-up. I didn't know what to do other than pray.
The next day one of the many dentists that I called called back! My prayers were answered and I literally wanted to cry. I was so happy! He said that the soonest he could see me would be Wednesday of next week, so of course I booked an appointment! I hate dentist visits, but can't wait for this! We also had an amazing appointment with a man named Yvan. He's preparing himself for baptism and he's amazing. He'll probably be our next date! Friday was a good day!
Saturday was good. We had a lunch appointment with some investigators, Ronaldo and Monica, and then we headed back over to Michel's house for an appointment with him. We sat on his patio, overlooking the forest, talking for HOURS. We discussed a variety of subjects. He's so cool and open-minded, giving us hope that he'll progress. We left him with a Book of Mormon and he promised that he'd read it. Please pray for him, we're hoping something good comes from all of this. We ended the day with a Pizza party at the church with Evan. We bought some Domino's and then we watched 17 Miracles. It was a great way to end the day.
Yesterday was decent. We got a lot set up with members for this coming week, which I'm so excited for. We're visiting the Swedish couple for 2 General Conference sessions next Sunday, with both lunch and dinner on the agenda. I cannot wait. We have a great branch and I'm excited for all the things we have planned with them.
In terms of a spiritual thought for this week, I want to leave you my testimony of prayer. I know I talk about the power of prayer a lot, but my experience this week with the dentists was something that really confirmed to me that prayer is the way to blessings. I was so distraught when I thought that no dentists could take me. I literally called over 20 of them. I prayed that night for a miracle and the next day a dentist called back with an opening. That was a God-sent blessing. I'm so grateful for a Heavenly Father who cares about and loves us. We're so blessed. Talk to God tonight. Express your feelings/thoughts/wants/etc., He hears it all and is always there for you!
Thanks for your emails. I love you all. Till next week!
Elder Connor Anderson
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