I can’t believe it’s nearly been
another 6 months. It will be the same time as last, 5 to 7. As close to 5
as possible. Can’t wait to see you then. Happy Anniversary! 23 years strong, I
plan on being there for the next one and the 60th one too.
Glad to hear Austin came home safe
and strong (ha-ha strong). He was always a superior human being, just a good
and very capable person. Good for him.
Okay, news for the week. We met
again with our friend, …….. He let us in his home, which was still ransacked
and filthy. He had read the Plan of
Salvation booklet we had given him, and asked about the section written on the
Celestial Kingdom. He read it aloud to us, slowing down at the last few
words, "and receive a fullness of joy", and shed a tear while reading
it. We explained to him briefly about the kingdoms of glory, but made it
around to teaching him about the principle of repentance. As we explained this
doctrine to him as written in the Gospel booklets, the spirit manifested our
words as truth, and I watched a battle hardened man break down and cry.
It was quite a sobering experience, but we bore witness that his burden could
be lifted and his guilt swept away because of Jesus Christ. His desire was
obvious, and though there is a long way to go, he is willing to change his
life. It was a great experience, and I learned so much from speaking with this
man. War, drugs and crime have reduced this strong capable man, and
he told us he knows the route he is currently on will kill him. He didn't make it
to church, but the future holds greater things for him if he acts now and
follows the Gospel teachings. Through Jesus Christ comes the waters of
everlasting life and if ……. isn't in need of the Atonement at this time in his
life then no man is. I feel blessed to have met him.
Prayers in his behalf would be most
appreciated.
I love my little brother. Prayers
answered. I told Elder Rongomatane Dylan Jason Compain-Shaw about Evan's dream,
which sounds great, he says if Evan serves in New Zealand that he will look out
and take care of him, and feed him ice cream from a place called Pokeno. I’m
proud of his words about his friends, and it makes me happy and feel blessed
that I’ve had a good enough effect on him for him to say that. He is simply a
man in a 14 year old body that really really wants to be in a 35 year old
professional rugby player’s body.
I’m glad to hear you got the card,
and that you liked it. I thought it was perfect. Sister Johnstone, the maker of
such an art piece, is one of my favorite members. The Johnstones are so
great to be around; her husband was just called as second councilor in the
branch presidency. Great people, they take care of us.
We also had Zone Development
yesterday in Dundee. It was a blast, we played capture the flag, dodge
ball and other similar games. I ran and ran and sprinted. The
competition was so fun, and surprisingly I’m still blazin fast. As usual,
please have a wonderful week. I love you all!
Your son,
Elder MerrillPS I bought plums this week, remember grandmas? Yes.
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