Good old Uncle Jim is a great way to
start off this email. He's a great man; I've always looked up to him
because of his presence and because of his military service. Plus now I
know of the considerable sacrifices he has made to serve God and my respect for
him has grown several fold. I love and aspire to be like him.
President Miles' talk sounds like it was needed and I agree with his
notion and the topic in regards to missionaries being prepared for missionary
service. He's a good man and I've gained more respect for men like him since
the beginning of my own service.
Now I like the sound of President
Hobson's talk. Who is he by the way I can't remember the name? What’s
his calling? I love the community that he was describing; I would attribute
many of the problems that the Irish culture has to the fact that community and
culture have been destroyed! It’s a sad thing when a man who has lived in his
neighborhood for a decade doesn't know his neighbors, or even their names or
professions. This happens every day and it reminds me of the good places
I grew up in.
Multi-Stake conference, wow I don't
remember ever going to one of the those. Sounds like it was fantastic
though, you had two members of the Quorum of the Twelve, that is something
else. I'll bet that was a really great time. I have come to love conferences
of all sort while I've been on my mission, they are great opportunities to hear
from experienced people who have prepared quality talks and are certainly led
by the spirit. Great stuff. I'm getting excited for general conference.
Ready, Aim, Shoot, yeah perhaps John
hasn't shot as many guns as the rest of us haha no that does sound like an
analogy that I would understand very well. But hey, sometimes you don't
have time to aim. In those cases, you must have trained yourself to the
point where muscle memory dictates accurate and effective movements that can
save your life. This may be related to developing good gospel habits,
memorizing scriptures and building up skills and spiritual gifts. I would
say it’s safe to say most of the time that we are called to utilize our gospel
knowledge unexpectedly. I would say the same about the priesthood, thus
the statement, sanctify yourselves. I would add to the same, we must arm
ourselves with the gospel knowledge and spiritual confidence adequate for all the
unforeseen trials we hope to overcome. If I desire to be prepared and
able to climb out of every metaphorical pit I fall into, I mustn’t depend on
the testimony or knowledge of others. Nor should I say to myself, if any
emergency situation arises, I will go to where the tools are, and bring them,
and fix the problem. We must arm ourselves with the tools of salvation at
all times. I like the way it’s put in the scriptures, put on all the
armour of God, and I would add to it, and never leave home without it!
Oh yeah dad rough job, you'll get
through it! HA you chump, I'm so glad to hear your getting out and golfing and
relaxing, I pray that you will have opportunities to relax and enjoy your life,
I know how busy you are and how stressful work can be. It’s great to hear
of the success in the ol business. It’s an amazing and proud thing for our
family, this business you've created out of nothing. I seriously admire
you for this dad and I've always felt the foundation of my inspiration to be
independent and entrepreneurial came from you. Thanks for the skills you
helped me to develop early on; I use them every single day. The praise I
receive for my abilities and skills I vicariously receive on your behalf, for
without your fatherhood I would not have achieved so many things. Thank
you, can't wait to do some golf when I return, I'm afraid I will not be very
good but the mechanics are still there so we will see. We can have fun
with it either way.
Glad you liked the voice recording,
I hijacked Elder Henries family time but I am happy you heard it and liked it.
If you'd like, feel free to send me one and I will use it. It’s
totally up to you, but I'm down for whatever. Elder Henrie and I get along just
great, we laugh and work hard and I just look up to the guy.
All is well,
Love you father, take good care.
Your son,
Elder Merrill
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