By small and simple things...

It’s amazing how little things have the potential of becoming big things – if we listen to the promptings of the spirit. We had received our water bill and debated whether we should go to Dillon to pay it, or just mail it in.  The thought to go to Dillon just to pay the bill wasn’t feasible so decided to get groceries as well.  Then we wondered which to do first, but Elder Lovell just drove to the water office.  When we entered, there was a black man paying his bill.  He turned, and when he saw us he said, “I know all about those badges.” Elder Lovell replied, “I hope it’s good.”  He said it was all very good.  He introduced himself as Brayboy (his last name) and for the next 15 minutes we had a very enjoyable visit.  He hasn’t been to church for a few years but still has a very strong testimony and invited us to come visit him anytime.  He then left, but came right back and said, “I knew I was inspired to come pay my bill right now.”  We did go visit him (for over an hour) and he was a joy.  We met his wife and youngest son, Charles.  He knows he needs to come back to church and bring his 3 children.  He says he’s coming.  We hope he does.  The first time back after a long absence from church is hard, but we feel he will come.  (Just a little note, the day we first met Bro. Brayboy was the day and time we would’ve flown home to DelRoy’s funeral.  Had we gone, we would’ve missed this opportunity.  Another testimony that there are blessings in listening to the spirit – even if part of that listening is not exactly what we want at the time.)  We went back another day (with a loaf of fresh bread) and was able to meet his two girls as well as other family members and some friends.  What a great time!  I visited with the girls, the mom and the friends while Elder Lovell visited with Bro. Brayboy.  He has mentioned several times that he knows that it is for him that we were sent here.  We always leave him feeling so uplifted. We are still confident that he will come back. We will be setting up an appointment to teach his family.  Keep the Brayboy's in your prayers.