Elder Carlson in Philly: Yeet...philly yo

Hey everyone!

Pretty solid week, we've been working with our investigators, and they've been doing well. We got a new investigator and her name is Racquel Williams, and she was a referral and that was amazing. We go to her door, she tells us she was just online and something popped up saying that she could get a free bible and book of Mormon, so she was like sure! She doesn't know anything about the Mormon church other than we are Christian. She said she doesn't go to church cuz she thinks a lot of hypocrites go there. In my mind I'm thinking "they draw near to me with their lips but their hearts are far from me." Joseph Smith first vision - that works perfectly for her situation! Then she says she wants to know for SURE if a church is true before she joins it. That's literally exactly what we're there to do!! To invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored Gospel! She's so solid. ALSO!! Just to kind give y'all an idea of where I am and some of that other stuff. So we don't have a car, we have to catch buses or trolleys whenever they come which can get annoying, but fine

. And to get a feel for what kinda people are here just picture Africa, mixed with the south side of San Antonio, and then put two missionaries in the middle...that's me! My day consists of calling people to remind about appointments, preparing to teach, catching buses to go teach, talking about ways to help people, making sure we have enough food, if not we go buy food at the grocery store once or twice a month. We just walk there, and carry the groceries back. Lots of eggs, chicken, rice, and Eggo waffles. To end off, this church is true. Jesus died for us and he gave us a way to return and live with him and God, he did everything for us, and all he wants from us is to follow His example. My testimony grows every day here, I've seen miracles that can only come from God. I know He watches over us, and He only wants to help us. I hope y'all have a great day! Miss y'all!