Elder Daxton Starkey in Salta Argentina: Week 89

It was a sad week for our ward here in palermo, salta. Natanael, a 19 year old kid that was preparing to leave on a mission went into cardiac arrest. They rushed him to the hospital and when we found out we rushed there too. We found his mom there outside because they wouldn't let her pass because Natanael was in intensive care. he had a blood clot in his brain and they operated immediately. His mom was being strong even though the medics told her to expect the worst. The next day he was still unconscious and they were waiting to see the effects of the surgery. In the end he went into a coma and hours later was brain dead.

It was so weird to me to have been with him in church on sunday and then just 2 days later know that he is not here with us anymore. We really have to be strengthening our testimonies always because when something like that happens we are going to depend on that strength. How wonderful is it to have the restored gospel in our lives for the peace and hope that it gives us and how great is the necessity to share it with everyone. I really do love the gospel and being a missionary.

I know that this is a great cause and i know that theres much to do. i know that our father in heaven hears and answers our prayers and that he loves us. and he wants all of his children to return to live with him. I know that Christ is our savior and that his gospel is happiness.

Elder Starkey

please keep natanaels family in your prayers