Vanessa Dixon entered the waters of baptism on July 10th 2010. She was confirmed a member and received the gift of the Holy Ghost the following day in Sacrament meeting. She wants to do what's right and has a great desire to follow the Lord. She has an amazing story. She was taught by the missionaries nearly 15 years ago. Her husband was opposed to the Church so she discontinued being taught by the missionaries. She's been separated from her husband for awhile now. About 3 months ago, Elder Collard (my former companion) and Elder Mcvey contacted her in her house. They were actually lost or they mistook Vanessa Dixon's address for some other potential investigator. She was taught a 1st lesson and then they set a baptismal date with her for June 5th. But, the missionaries had trouble getting a hold of her for a couple of weeks, including when I entered Washington. But, we finally got a hold of her. From that time she had been solid. She has been attuned with the Spirit. She received the teachings very well. She fasted the night and morning prior to her baptism. I'm very grateful that I had the privilege of baptizing her. She has such a great light and is going to be a great addition to the Church. She also has many Grandchildren that she takes care of. They look up to her. They have been nice to us and I see some of them getting baptized in the near future.
Stephen is doing well. He's still excited about his baptismal date for July 31st. His wife is going through some health issues. We came to find out that she has Crohn's disease, the same disease that I have. He said that his wife has read some of the Book of Mormon as he goes out to work. She said that its interesting. We have an appointment with him on Wednesday in his home. We taught him in the church before. Hopefully, his wife is there and receptive.
Elder Haws and I are doing amazing things. I have a great love for Elder Haws. He had a tough journey to get on his mission. Its a miracle that he's here. Not many people on this earth can go through what he's been through and be where he's at right now. I respect and admire him. The Lord put us together. This is the Lord's work! This is His Church!
Elder Olaya
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