Things have been going fairly well for Aldste Haddon in Sweden.
They have an awesome friend there who always feeds them on Tuesday nights at 8pm...not 8:03, not 8:01, 8PM. Well the other day, they took the wrong train and arrived at 8:06!!! After some gentle "threatening" from the man to take them out back and fight to the death, they had the best Chilean food as well as a great visit with him.
Aldste Haddon has also been told that he may be transferred again in the coming week so they have really amped up their efforts to get the members in the ward actively involved in missionary work. They have begun organizing visits and monthly family home evenings that include both members and investigators so that they can get to know each other and learn the gospel together.
They also have been trying to teach people who are already baptized but have lost the desire to attend church. Recently they have been working with a man who has recently been diagnosed with leukemia...here is the story in Aldste Haddon's words:
"Well sadly he has been diagnosed with Leukemia, and things were going badly for him. We came over once and he told us how he is going to have an operation really soon, where they can try to get rid of the Cancer and prolong his life. They said it is very risky and he will have to use many types of chemotherapy, which always has not the greatest side-effects. I asked him if he would like a blessing. His face lit up, he said he would love that. He pointed to me and asked me to do it.
As I was giving this blessing I felt so calm and I only said the things of my heart, at one point I told him, “The operation is going to go well, it is going to be very difficult but you but you will get better through your faith in Jesus Christ, and you will be a strong member of the church once again.” I do not know why I said that, all I know was that it was from the spirit. The doctors said he frankly doesn't have much time left. But I knew it felt right.
Its been several weeks since the blessing and the operation, he has fought of the cancer almost completely and had a very hard time throughout. We visited him in the hospital last night and he just looked at me and cried, “Through the pain and suffering and all I have gone through, all I could remember was that blessing that you gave me. I knew in my heart I would be alright. I also have learned how much Christ really loves me.” He is going home in a couple days, and he told me that he will be coming back to church, there is no question about that.
I just want to say I know that the Priesthood really is God's power that he has entrusted with men. I am glad to be worthy to have it. I just want to thank you all again for all the wonderful emails and the love that I feel through them. I love you all, and see you on the flip-side!"
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