Crazy Stories of the Week: Episode 2: Change is Always Possible

Well, let me tell you some sweet and crazy stories.

We were at the flat, and we received a letter from a man who wanted to know about the Church. He said that he had a huge drinking problem and needs strength to overcome this. Well, I called him up and he had a strong Southern drawl--he was from Texas (where my best friend Elder Kunde is). We set up a time to see him for Saturday. Come Thursday, we found out he had blacked out and was taken to the hospital, so we called and said we were coming to see him right when he got back. We got to his flat and had an amazing spiritual teach. I cannot even describe things that were said, and promises made, and the Spirit doing all the work! He has not had a drink for 5 days now, and for a hardcore alcoholic that is very good. We are setting up a program of exercise, study, and cleaning to help him. He came to church on Sunday all by himself--we did not have to go get him, which was an amazing thing. He is going to change. I have felt the Spirit manifest it, and he will be a great leader--I know he will!

We are also teaching a Chinese lady from Hong Kong (where my parents both served their missions). Her name is Fiona Wang, and she is so cool. She is about 38 and has a 15-year-old son. She is setting a baptism date for October 10th. The hard thing is that she speaks very little English, but somehow we manage to help her understand and relate simple stories (like a seed and a light switch for faith and action). She came to a baptism and loved it, and said she wants to be pure and clean. She wants to change and I am excited to see that change. These are two amazing people with hugely different backgrounds--but with the Lord, all is possible.

Love, Elder Coon

PS- Please send me Travis Empey's address when he leaves for his mission.