Bed Bugs? EEK!!!

  I have to admit that when Nathan went on his mission I didn't expect to receive a picture of him in a Hazmat suit.  But that's what we got.  

 

He and his companion helped an elderly hoarder lady clean everything out of her house as it was all infested with bed bugs.  They had to wear these suits in 85 degree weather with 100% humidity.  Here is what he wrote about the experience:

 1) We have an elderly lady in our Ward who has struggled with hoarding disorder for her whole life.  She realized she was infested with bed bugs 5 months ago. They have completely infested the house and they are everywhere. To treat the house we have to move everything out but it is really hard because she is emotionally attached to every single one of the items and we can't get in there and move everything out. We have to do it very slowly and carefully with her and control. To do this and keep all the members and us safe, we have to wear these hazmat suits and take a bunch of other precautions so we won't get bed bugs. She did not have air conditioning and it was 85° with almost 100% humidity. The whole thing was just a disaster and it was super physically uncomfortable. But throughout the whole thing we felt a deep love for this lady and support from God as we did it. It was an awesome opportunity for the lord to bless us with patience and love. It helped me to see others as Christ does and to be more patient and recognize that this life does not define these people.

I just cried when I read those words as He didn't judge her, but just loved her and served her, even though it was so difficult for him.

We are so proud of our missionary.  His email this week said that he was made a zone leader and he was so excited that he gets to stay with his awesome companion for another transfer!  Those two are setting Ohio on fire!