My Dear Family and Friends! I cherish the opportunity I have
to write to you today! This has been a good week that has tested me and helped
me to grow. I hope and pray your weeks were full of fun, laughter, and happy
times!
This week Elder Hardy and I worked very hard to work with
the investigators that we have and help them feel the love The Savior has for
them. We had one experience with an investigator we just found. His name is
Patrick John. We decided to park the truck and go contacting one night and he
called us over from his yard. He wanted to ask what two boys in white shirts
were doing walking through the dirt paths of Vanuatu. We explained to him our
purpose as missionaries and how the message of love we carry can bless not only
his life but also the life of his family. He really became interested and
invited us to come another time.
When we came again for our scheduled appointment Patrick,
was in the process of recovering from a really bad cold, which had kept him
from work. He wanted to set up another time for a lesson but I felt like we
should give him a Priesthood blessing. We explained simply the truths behind
Priesthood blessings and asked if he would like one. He accepted and we gave
him the blessing. I am not sure if this man completely understood but the
spirit came and filled my heart. Again, I am reminded of The Love Our Father In
Heaven has for us and the reality of His power. He did not say much after we
finished but I know he felt the spirit too. No one can deny the power of the
Holy Ghost.
I have included some pictures of the beautiful clouds and
sunsets of Vanuatu, our legit truck (Debbie), and Elder Hardy and I with a
quick selfie. These pictures help remind me that although the work is hard and
our hearts ache for those who don't keep commitments/don't want to listen we
have so much. We can keep smiling when it is hard! We can find joy! I have
challenged myself this week to find more ways to find joy. I promise as you
look to Our Father In Heaven and trust in Him you will find more joy. You can
find peace and wisdom in the scriptures. Never forget the great blessing of
prayer. Our Father in Heaven hears and answers our prayers.
I pray and hope all is well! Know that I love each and
everyone of you and think of you!
So much love,
Elda LaMont/ Your Alekken Ty/ Shark Bait/ Island Boy
Elder Hardy and I with a quick selfie
Our legit truck (Debbie)
Beautiful clouds and sunsets of Vanuatu
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