July 4, 2008 Update on Kevin and Jennifer

Here is a quick update on Kevin and Jennifer.  The night before church we had an appointment with them.  We knocked and no one answered.  They live in our same apartment complex, so we just walked back home.  As we were doing that, we saw their lights turn on and off, so... we went back and knocked again but no answer.  We knew they were ignoring us.  

Next day we call them to remind them about church.  Jennifer apologizes and then states that probably only her and her son Kevie will make it.  They weren't there when sacrament started, so I was way bummed.  I look back during sacrament and see Jennifer, but someone is sitting next to her who isn't kevie.  It's Kevin, her husband!  

Side note... I told you that Kevin [had a very non-mormon lifestyle].  I didn't tell you though that we promised Jennifer that if she read her scriptures and prayed every day that she would see a difference in her husband and family and that Kevin would get better too.  The most we ever saw Kevin was when he was drunk or high telling us his wife wasn't home.  The second time we saw him, he shook our hands and ran out the door because he didn't want to be there to listen to our lesson.  

Back to Church.  I'm thinking how in the heck did she get him to come to church.  Kevie wasn't there, but I'll take Kevin for sure!  The stayed the whole 3 hours and everyone was so nice to them.  We tried to set something up to teach them with the family who is fellowshiping them, but they were busy.  By this time, Kevin still didn't seem very interested, but he came to church!  We made an appointment for Tuesday with them.  

Tuesday rolls around and we have an awesome Texas rainstorm.  We go walking into their house soaking wet, drenched in rain.  Kevin and Jennifer were in their room, so we sat in the living room with Kevie and Tina.  They were playing Halo.  Kevie promised to go to church if we would go fishing with him on P day.  After a good 1/2 hour, Jennifer and Kevin came and sat down.  Kevin... came... and sat with us... what?!  This was awesome!!  I was so excited.  The whole family was there and ready to be taught.  It's pretty tough to get a whole family together.  After the lesson, we asked Jennifer how she got Kevin to come.  She said that he decided to come on his own!  He said he just felt like he should go.  The great thing is that we promised Jennifer that if she read and prayed that she would see a difference in her husband.  If she was strong and was the example, that he would follow.  I love that the Lord always comes through on his promises if we obey.  First she noticed that he's been drinking less, and now this!  He came all on his own, Jami!  Isn't that awesome! We asked him what he thought about it, and he loved it.  He says that he can feel the spirit.  He feels really calm and good.  They're going to have dinner with us on saturday.  Keep praying for them.  Pray for Tina and Kevie to come to church.  Thanks for praying.  You can tell it makes a difference!