Dearest Family and Friends!!! Hey, you lovely people! Did you know that you all are just about my favorite people on planet Earth?! I am grateful for each and everyone of you and pray the Lord's blessings to continually flow to you.
I am sorry to inform you that this email will more than likely be the only one I get out to you. It will be also kept somewhat short. It's been insanely busy. And I won't lie. I am pretty exhausted! Things look like they might finally slow down next week. So, I will have more time to get personal emails out to you. Excited for it! Sorry, if I haven't gotten to you in a bit. Next week!! Crossed fingers!
Well, this week had been fantastic. I won't lie by saying it was easy. I had a hard time this week because I ended up with the stomach flu/what maybe looks like Food Poisoning? Not sure. All I know is it involved a lot of lost lunches. More on that later, but I had some great help. Dad has always told me to wear out my knees. And I had to do that a few times throughout this week. It is amazing what a difference is made after we pour our hearts in prayer.
I promise through our Faith in Our Savior Jesus Christ we can always find comfort. Our Father Loves us. He Lives! I testify the words of our prophet Russel M. Nelson, "Something powerful happens when a child of God seeks to know more about Him and His Beloved Son." Through some hard times this week I decided to really turn to prayer and to words of living Prophets and Disciples. I was reminded of one of my favorite talks in General Conference labeled, "Am I a Child of God?" I wanted to share quick thoughts of things I felt and learned.
Elder Brian K. Taylor stated, "Learning of and following the Savior helps us come to know the Father." How amazing this truth is! Elder Hable said something pretty cool the other day. He reminded me in the scriptures it says that Christ does not do anything that he did not first see The Father do. Pretty neat comment!
Another quote, "I love the God of my Fathers, the Lord God Almighty, who weeps with us in our sorrows, patiently chastens our unrighteousness, and rejoices when we seek to give away all our sins to know him. I worship Him, who is ever a father of the fatherless and a companion to the companionless. Gratefully, I testify that I have come to know God, my Father, and bear witness of the perfections, attributes, and excellency of His Character."
I testify and am happy to proudly and bodily testify that the Father of our Souls does live. He loves us. He loves His perfect son who so perfectly provided an Atonement in which we can receive mercy and more of His Love. We have so much. Yes, I know the trials are hard. But I really learned this week more about how Our Perfect Father truly weeps when he sees our sorrows. He wants us to be happy! So choose to be happy by following His commandments. You and I will not be perfect. But it is so great how we can just leave all our weaknesses at our Savior's feet. He will lighten our loads.
To my parents I especially want you to know you are doing great. I know it has not always been easy to raise us kids. I want you to know though because of your sacrifice I have gained a further testimony of this gospel. I have been able to (through The Lord) help many people here in Vanuatu. It is all credit to YOU. To all parents everywhere... You are awesome. You are doing better than you think and are Savior's on Mount Zion. May the Lord continue to bless you. I challenge you all to read the Book of Mormon more which testifies of Christ so simply that a child could understand. As you read it more you will come to know The Father and The Son Better.
This week we went to the islands of Malekula and Tanna to meet the missionaries with President and work with the Priesthood. If I had not gone on a rant before I would have more time to talk about it. Basic summary. The people were so kind welcoming us with open arms and flower necklaces. I got sick in Tanna and was throwing up most the time. I was able to recover but we missed out on Solomon Island trip. The Malekula trip was amazing. These people in some cases literally have nothing. Yet they are so happy. They have such a desire to serve and build the church of Our God. I am amazed and truly humbled. I also was able to count my blessings as I provided President with Bislama translation. A language I thought I never thought I would be able to communicate in ... ever.. is one I have now had the ability to help my Mission President with. The Lord is good. And all things are possible through Him. Trust in God my dear friends and family.. He will provide.
Before I close out I want to say thank you. Thank you for everything. This week really was hard. When I was having a hard time two really great things happened. I got a wonderful email from my little sister Vivie and two really amazing letters:) Month made! One of the letters of support really gave a great quote I too wanted to share. It states (By Robert D. Hales) "Jesus Christ did come. He did live. And He will Come Again." No matter if you are going through something rough just don't forget... The Savior will come again! Have no worries!
All my love to you Dearest Family and Friends. Keep trusting in Our Father and in His Perfect Son. The Sun will rise tomorrow. Keep Pressing Forward.
Love,
Elder LaMont/Shark Bait/That white loving boy from Logan/ Whitest Dude in Vanuatu/ Island Boy/ The Come back Kid
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