Elder Wilson has completed his mission in London, England and will be returning home July 15th Woo Hoo!!!!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
June 17th 2013
Hey Mom and Rick
Yes we did get to see Elder Ballard, it was a really good meeting and we had both Missions there. London and London South. (430 missionaries) It was really cool to be there. I led the music which was great to hear everyone sing and I stood right next to Elder Ballard. He talked alot about the spirit and how important it is in teaching. We even got to ask him some questions about how to become better and it was a great help. Okay so for this whole school thing. I had a counsellor and I spoke to her months before I was leaving to ask her about this I asked her do I need to fill forms out or do something to tell them I am leaving. She said no and I left it at that, I didn't have any knowledge of having to tell them. I just assumed that I would have to re-audition into the school of music to get back in. I do not know. I am a bit hesitant about just jumping right into school. I have nothing to start with. Most importantly I need to save up and purchase a new laptop ( the old one died about 3 months before I left) and find a car. The bank teller job would be just fine I would be perfectly okay with that and I would love to live with Grandma in the extra room. I could pay her off by doing the garden (yardwork) and cleaning the pool or anything else she would like me to do. If I can I will get my own food and whatnot. I feel like a semester to work and to get in shape for playing would be ideal however it is a long time. But it might be best so I can get organized and get some money. This week has been okay, today has been really good. I have been sitting here emailing and guess who walks up. Andy! So he said he's been meaning to call us today. He might have us back over soon, they're just absolutely stressed with the whole move that's why they haven't met with us. We will hopefully see them when everything slows down for them. So for the most part those are my thoughts today, sorry I don't have a lot of time. I don't have much of it to go around these days. Make sure Rick brings a pair of his work cloths when he comes, we are going to go up and visit a great family here in Kent who want to meet him. They breed horses and she does natural horsemanship. So just in case. He'll get to see the way the English do things. Anyways I must run I will talk to you later.
I love you guys
Elder Wilson
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
April 27th 2013
No worries Misty. What's really funny is a member of our ward asked if I had seen this funny youtube clip of how animals eat their food. I laughed and said no but when I get home I guess I really have to. I heard of Airworx it sounds really fun and I love how cooper will quote dodgeball. HAha Steve the Pirate. And Ben Stiller playing a masterful role as the freak gym boss. So this week was really great. Andy and his family are doing really well. Andy quite smoking this week. Cold Turkey! After we left monday night he just decided it is time to quit. He hasn't had one since. From 40 a day to 0. He's also going in for a big shoulder operation tomorrow. He's been waiting a year for this operation. It happened when he was in the military and he blew out his shoulder coming out of a plane. So that's a bit stressful for him but he'll be alright. We'll see him in a full body cast at the end of the week. On a lighter note. My favorite meal this week was Nandos Piri Piri Chicken. It's a restaurant and it was delicious, we had it last P-day and enjoyed the extra hot half chicken. Some scriptures that stuck out in my mind this week was D&C 89:18-21 because of Andy and what he is doing. As well as Moroni 7:48. The Atonement works because of Charity. I'll Let you ponder that one a bit. Well I must run and write to President. Now I want you to do some thing as well.
Answer these two questions you asked me! :)
With Love
Elder Wilson
P.s. Talk to you in 13 days
Thursday, April 25, 2013
April 22 2013
Hello Misty and Everyone,
Much to my dismay I cannot watch it. Why tempt ye me sister. That's okay I will have to watch it at a future date. The Craziest person I met this week, The Shaw family. It's a long story but this family are an inactive family and they are absolutley insane. Neither the mom nor the dad are working (in this country they give you benefits for nothing) so they just sponge off the government and they have 6 children (all of whom have one problem or another). Their house was a pigstie and just being there for 45 minutes made me hate life. Don't take it as sad... you can laugh. It is just self inflicted, they aren't happy because they do nothing but watch telly all day and get on the internet. Eat gross food and yell at their kids. Now they are so down at the bottom of the spiral getting out of it will take more willpower to do the right thing than they have at the moment. And they are the tip of the iceberg that is the Dol of England. (Dol is the benefits) For example if your 17 and pregnant they will give you a house and money each month to live. Whoever thought that was a good idea had another thing coming. Anyways. Ah the Mesa Swap meet I miss that place. What a quality establishment of all the goods you could possibly want. We have a place like that here it's called Camden town. The things they swap are usually just faddish things though. It's a funny place I should take pictures of it if I ever get back to London Again. Yes Crazy thought that Cooper is going to be 7. Tell Him I say happy birthday and be sure to join me in my quarters for some birthday toast. Give Riley a squeeze for me as well. This week has been a pretty good week for us as well. We met a really nice lady out in the middle of nowhere. In England there are all these little villages tucked away and so we were there for a dinner appointment and we tracted since we were early and we met this lady and she said to come back next week. We did and we invited the member along. (Counsellor in the Stake presidency really cool guy) and had a great lesson with her. She has 6 children and use to go to church but because of the way the church was run she stopped going. We have another appointment with her this coming friday. Elder Lingam and I are having a wonderful time here in Ashford and we are looking forward to these next 6 weeks. Well I love you guys and hope you are well.
Hope the Birthday is fun
With Love
Elder Wilson
Much to my dismay I cannot watch it. Why tempt ye me sister. That's okay I will have to watch it at a future date. The Craziest person I met this week, The Shaw family. It's a long story but this family are an inactive family and they are absolutley insane. Neither the mom nor the dad are working (in this country they give you benefits for nothing) so they just sponge off the government and they have 6 children (all of whom have one problem or another). Their house was a pigstie and just being there for 45 minutes made me hate life. Don't take it as sad... you can laugh. It is just self inflicted, they aren't happy because they do nothing but watch telly all day and get on the internet. Eat gross food and yell at their kids. Now they are so down at the bottom of the spiral getting out of it will take more willpower to do the right thing than they have at the moment. And they are the tip of the iceberg that is the Dol of England. (Dol is the benefits) For example if your 17 and pregnant they will give you a house and money each month to live. Whoever thought that was a good idea had another thing coming. Anyways. Ah the Mesa Swap meet I miss that place. What a quality establishment of all the goods you could possibly want. We have a place like that here it's called Camden town. The things they swap are usually just faddish things though. It's a funny place I should take pictures of it if I ever get back to London Again. Yes Crazy thought that Cooper is going to be 7. Tell Him I say happy birthday and be sure to join me in my quarters for some birthday toast. Give Riley a squeeze for me as well. This week has been a pretty good week for us as well. We met a really nice lady out in the middle of nowhere. In England there are all these little villages tucked away and so we were there for a dinner appointment and we tracted since we were early and we met this lady and she said to come back next week. We did and we invited the member along. (Counsellor in the Stake presidency really cool guy) and had a great lesson with her. She has 6 children and use to go to church but because of the way the church was run she stopped going. We have another appointment with her this coming friday. Elder Lingam and I are having a wonderful time here in Ashford and we are looking forward to these next 6 weeks. Well I love you guys and hope you are well.
Hope the Birthday is fun
With Love
Elder Wilson
Monday, April 8, 2013
April 8 2013
Hey Mom and Rick
Sorry about the Card. My white shirts have began to deteriorate finally after two years of use. I got a few new ones. (and I'm saving 2 for coming home) and I got shoes that will be for my last month and when I get home. I forgot to tell you that. These shirts from JCpenny were really good. The van heusen ones wore out the first year but these four stafford shirts have lasted me nearly all two years. I also had to pay for a train ticket about 2 weeks ago. I will get reimbursed for it this week.
Conference was great this weekend. We really enjoyed it here and loved Priesthood session it was a really good experience and the First Presidency had great talks that they gave us. And we haven't seen the Sunday Afternoon yet. we will hopefully today. I write emails to Luis which have been really good and I am going to write one to him today. Don't worry about sending me mail or a package. Just send one to him he needs it more than I do and it's cheaper to send it to him anyways. He is doing fantastic otherwise though he has really enjoyed his mission. He is such a hard worker, I have no doubt he has grown dramatically over his mission. We are teaching this amazing family here in Ashford. Andy and Sue and their two boys. They are a great family that were being taught by the missionaries but the missionaries were a bit too hardcore with them. So they kinda became uninterested but then Elder lingam and I went back and they love us! And they are absolutely fantastic. Andy is ex-military due to injury and he just had surgery on Thursday then he stepped on a nail that went through his foot on Saturday and still came to General Conference. He is such a great guy and we are teaching them tonight. He has already read all the way through 1st Nephi and on to 2nd Nephi. I will keep you posted on everything with them. they are absolutely great. We are coming to the end of this transfer and I will keep you posted on if I move or not. Most likely what will happen is Elder Lingam and I will stay together here in Ashford and I will finish my final transfer here as well. Thank you so much for all you do for me. I really am thankful to have parents like you two. I look forward to talking to you in just a few weeks time.
With Love
Elder Wilson
Sorry about the Card. My white shirts have began to deteriorate finally after two years of use. I got a few new ones. (and I'm saving 2 for coming home) and I got shoes that will be for my last month and when I get home. I forgot to tell you that. These shirts from JCpenny were really good. The van heusen ones wore out the first year but these four stafford shirts have lasted me nearly all two years. I also had to pay for a train ticket about 2 weeks ago. I will get reimbursed for it this week.
Conference was great this weekend. We really enjoyed it here and loved Priesthood session it was a really good experience and the First Presidency had great talks that they gave us. And we haven't seen the Sunday Afternoon yet. we will hopefully today. I write emails to Luis which have been really good and I am going to write one to him today. Don't worry about sending me mail or a package. Just send one to him he needs it more than I do and it's cheaper to send it to him anyways. He is doing fantastic otherwise though he has really enjoyed his mission. He is such a hard worker, I have no doubt he has grown dramatically over his mission. We are teaching this amazing family here in Ashford. Andy and Sue and their two boys. They are a great family that were being taught by the missionaries but the missionaries were a bit too hardcore with them. So they kinda became uninterested but then Elder lingam and I went back and they love us! And they are absolutely fantastic. Andy is ex-military due to injury and he just had surgery on Thursday then he stepped on a nail that went through his foot on Saturday and still came to General Conference. He is such a great guy and we are teaching them tonight. He has already read all the way through 1st Nephi and on to 2nd Nephi. I will keep you posted on everything with them. they are absolutely great. We are coming to the end of this transfer and I will keep you posted on if I move or not. Most likely what will happen is Elder Lingam and I will stay together here in Ashford and I will finish my final transfer here as well. Thank you so much for all you do for me. I really am thankful to have parents like you two. I look forward to talking to you in just a few weeks time.
With Love
Elder Wilson
Monday, March 25, 2013
March 25 2013
Hey everybody
I am sorry it has been difficult to write and I have been running around all week. We have been super busy here in Ashford. It has been so much fun and we have had great success here and we have Jumped in and pushed ourselves as far and as best as we can. We have definately seen the blessings come from pushing myself. I think that is really the only thing that heavenly father wants us to do is just do our best all stretch all the time. It has certainly tired me out and I have been a bit under the weather. (feeling poorly as they say) But overall I am happy and me and Elder Lingam are having a fantastic time working hard to improve our area and to improve our zone. We have had some great success and I see a big difference in this zone from the first time I was here a year and a half ago.
Sounds like you and Rick are having a great time in Austrailia. Sounds Like such a fun time. It's Autumn down there how strange. I am enjoying it here how is everyone there. Are you all enjoying the nice weather. It snowed here!? What in the world!? So hopefully it'll warm up. Other than that things are great. My cloths are holding up. I've had to sew my trousers a few times in a few places but they are doing great. I am looking around for my last pair of shoes. I will let you know how that goes. Other than that Cloths are fine they are all holding up. Well I have to run and report numbers to president so I hope you have a fantastic week and all goes well.
With love
Elder Wilson
Monday, February 25, 2013
February 25, 2013
Hey Everyone,
Crazy things have been going on nevertheless this week has been a fantastic week. I am in love with Stevenage. (My new area) And My companion is Elder Carder (From Wales) He is a funny British man. We served around each other at the beginning of his mission last year. (he makes me feel really old) So I went up to the top floor of the chapel which is the mission office to speak to President and he assigned me to Stevenage which he told me the night before but what he didn't tell me was that I was going to have Elder Carder as a companion which was a great relief because elder carder is great. Elder Carder got the call that morning and he drove the two hours down to London and we made the switch of phones with the other elders. So then Elder Carder asks me, how long have you been in Stevenage. I look at him with amazement and said "as long as you have". We have whitewashed the area. Neither of us have ever been here. It has been great and we have been working so hard. Elder Carder is the first missionary I could share the load with since last July with Elder Tobia. So it has been amazing.
Something that made me laugh this week was my Companion's British Humor I can't handle it sometime. I will have to film it so you can have a laugh as well. So good example before we went to the Chapel we felt prompted to knock on a door. As we approach the door and knocked he looked at me and said, "if it's a pretty girl will you do it?" when the door opened a lady with.........inner beauty (to put it positively) Opened. Elder carder said "well guess this one's mine." The lady wasn't interested and I couldn't hold my laughter as we got to the chapel. He was stoic in his appearance.
Something that made me think this week was Do people in the Terrestrial and Telestial Kingdom continue to commit sin? This was asked by a 15 year old we are teaching (very smart). came to the conclusion That no they can't.
Anyways I really have to run to an appointment
Love YOU
Elder Wilson
Crazy things have been going on nevertheless this week has been a fantastic week. I am in love with Stevenage. (My new area) And My companion is Elder Carder (From Wales) He is a funny British man. We served around each other at the beginning of his mission last year. (he makes me feel really old) So I went up to the top floor of the chapel which is the mission office to speak to President and he assigned me to Stevenage which he told me the night before but what he didn't tell me was that I was going to have Elder Carder as a companion which was a great relief because elder carder is great. Elder Carder got the call that morning and he drove the two hours down to London and we made the switch of phones with the other elders. So then Elder Carder asks me, how long have you been in Stevenage. I look at him with amazement and said "as long as you have". We have whitewashed the area. Neither of us have ever been here. It has been great and we have been working so hard. Elder Carder is the first missionary I could share the load with since last July with Elder Tobia. So it has been amazing.
Something that made me laugh this week was my Companion's British Humor I can't handle it sometime. I will have to film it so you can have a laugh as well. So good example before we went to the Chapel we felt prompted to knock on a door. As we approach the door and knocked he looked at me and said, "if it's a pretty girl will you do it?" when the door opened a lady with.........inner beauty (to put it positively) Opened. Elder carder said "well guess this one's mine." The lady wasn't interested and I couldn't hold my laughter as we got to the chapel. He was stoic in his appearance.
Something that made me think this week was Do people in the Terrestrial and Telestial Kingdom continue to commit sin? This was asked by a 15 year old we are teaching (very smart). came to the conclusion That no they can't.
Anyways I really have to run to an appointment
Love YOU
Elder Wilson
February 17, 2013
Hello Everybody,
So Valentines day was just like any other day which I don't mind too much. I kinda forgot that it was actually. Then I saw all the people standing outside Tube Stations with Balloons shaped like hearts and Roses. Oh well. So my address is the mission home address just send stuff there I will get it when I come into the office. Bad News I am being emergency transferred. I am going to Stevenage (outside of london :( Not too excited about it because I just sort of got to know this place and the members. But it wasn't meant to be I am being sent back out. No worries though I'm not too far and I might move in another 3 weeks so we'll see when it happens. Thank you for the Journal prompts I really can't think of anything to write especially since I am moving and this place has been slowly starting to pick up a bit.
One thing I saw this week was The outside of the Royal Albert Hall which is right next to the chapel and I walked around it and thought ( I want to perform there someday)
One Thing I heard this week was the things you hear people speak in London. Not English. They Speak Portugese French German Hindi Tamil Arabic Urouba ebo zulu polish russian latvian Mandarin Chinese japanese and about 40 other languages.
One Thing I have smelled this week was a Multi Stake youth dance HAHA So basically the masking of sweat caused by dancing in a non air conditioned building with cheap cologne/perfume. Oh the chosen generation, how they make our nose hairs burn.
One Thing that I have tasted this week was Ben's Cookies. A warm gooey chocolate chip cookie from the master chefs at Ben's. I treated myself to something real nice. And I hope to do so in Celebration again sometime.
One Thing I touched this week was The Scars of The Victoria Albert Museum. Caused by the bombings of World War II the damage can still be seen on the museum and it reminds those of us who live now, that it has been given to us by those who fought then.
I will let you know if anything exciting and great happens as I go to my new area. I Need to send you my memory Card or cards. So that way I can use up another full card before I finish. I hope that you are all feeling better and that things are going well for you. Remember I will speak to you on mother's day in Three months and then it will be an month and a half and you'll see me again.
With Love
Elder Wilson
So Valentines day was just like any other day which I don't mind too much. I kinda forgot that it was actually. Then I saw all the people standing outside Tube Stations with Balloons shaped like hearts and Roses. Oh well. So my address is the mission home address just send stuff there I will get it when I come into the office. Bad News I am being emergency transferred. I am going to Stevenage (outside of london :( Not too excited about it because I just sort of got to know this place and the members. But it wasn't meant to be I am being sent back out. No worries though I'm not too far and I might move in another 3 weeks so we'll see when it happens. Thank you for the Journal prompts I really can't think of anything to write especially since I am moving and this place has been slowly starting to pick up a bit.
One thing I saw this week was The outside of the Royal Albert Hall which is right next to the chapel and I walked around it and thought ( I want to perform there someday)
One Thing I heard this week was the things you hear people speak in London. Not English. They Speak Portugese French German Hindi Tamil Arabic Urouba ebo zulu polish russian latvian Mandarin Chinese japanese and about 40 other languages.
One Thing I have smelled this week was a Multi Stake youth dance HAHA So basically the masking of sweat caused by dancing in a non air conditioned building with cheap cologne/perfume. Oh the chosen generation, how they make our nose hairs burn.
One Thing that I have tasted this week was Ben's Cookies. A warm gooey chocolate chip cookie from the master chefs at Ben's. I treated myself to something real nice. And I hope to do so in Celebration again sometime.
One Thing I touched this week was The Scars of The Victoria Albert Museum. Caused by the bombings of World War II the damage can still be seen on the museum and it reminds those of us who live now, that it has been given to us by those who fought then.
I will let you know if anything exciting and great happens as I go to my new area. I Need to send you my memory Card or cards. So that way I can use up another full card before I finish. I hope that you are all feeling better and that things are going well for you. Remember I will speak to you on mother's day in Three months and then it will be an month and a half and you'll see me again.
With Love
Elder Wilson
Saturday, February 2, 2013
January 28, 2013
Hey Misty and Family
That is great that Dad came down to visit. Man I wish Dad took us shopping. Reminds me of Bill Cosby. "Money for the Children....well five children came out of nowhere shhooom. I asked my father for a nickel for the school picnic he would tell me his life story of how he ate dirt for thirty years and he was thankful to eat that dirt." Anyways. That is great that the Kids and Dad had a great time. This week has been my first week in my new area Hyde Park. We have a lot of work to do to get this place going. It has been very difficult leaving London North, I loved that place and didn't really want to go. So I have been a bit distraught but nonetheless this place is great as well. We are doing a lot of Finding to find new investigators so hopefully we will be teaching a lot soon. Not much else is going on for us here. It is great to hear from you and keep me posted. I am living with another missionary companionship. The portugese speakers and one of them is from Mexico. HA Man so many Nacho Quotes flying around. "Don't you wanna little taste of da glory see what it tastes like. I don't believe in God I believe in Science. They think I don't know a butt load of crap about the gospel but I DO!." Okay I'm done now. Take care With Love
Elder Wilson
That is great that Dad came down to visit. Man I wish Dad took us shopping. Reminds me of Bill Cosby. "Money for the Children....well five children came out of nowhere shhooom. I asked my father for a nickel for the school picnic he would tell me his life story of how he ate dirt for thirty years and he was thankful to eat that dirt." Anyways. That is great that the Kids and Dad had a great time. This week has been my first week in my new area Hyde Park. We have a lot of work to do to get this place going. It has been very difficult leaving London North, I loved that place and didn't really want to go. So I have been a bit distraught but nonetheless this place is great as well. We are doing a lot of Finding to find new investigators so hopefully we will be teaching a lot soon. Not much else is going on for us here. It is great to hear from you and keep me posted. I am living with another missionary companionship. The portugese speakers and one of them is from Mexico. HA Man so many Nacho Quotes flying around. "Don't you wanna little taste of da glory see what it tastes like. I don't believe in God I believe in Science. They think I don't know a butt load of crap about the gospel but I DO!." Okay I'm done now. Take care With Love
Elder Wilson
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
November 12, 2012
Hey Guys,
Yes the flat is all sorted and we are doing very well here in North London. I sent my SD card a while back, about six months ago it is black and its about 6gb. I hope you got it. It had all my pictures from Ilford (My second area) and I am in my 4th area now. Let me know. Thats cool that Kyley and Julie came over. I wonder where they went. I'm not sure If I could see them but I don't know If I would be able to handle it, I would probably get homesick and it would be hard for a week or two. It's okay I have waited this long, I can wait another 8 months. We met a lady who came to church for the first time last week. Her name is Mojgan (she's from Iran) and She wants to learn more about the gospel and about the church. We met her this week to get to know her and find out more about her. She is here in England with her daughter who is studying. We can't teach her unless she is seeking residence outside of her country because it would be dangerous for her to know the truth and be baptised because of the anti christian feelings there. So we asked her where she plans on going after England and she said america. We asked her where and she said Utah. We were astonished and asked why, she said she has family there (we later found out one of her in laws is a member) and She said there is a big church a really big building she wants to go to. We explained that it is the temple and taught her. We then taught her about modern day prophets. She was so amazed at a modern day prophet and she was so excited and just wanted to learn more. She is a great lady and I hope we can teach her and help her gain a testimony. I just hope that we can explain to her about her country situation and what would happen. We will speak to her about it tomorrow and explain. But the work here is going very well. It is so great to know how amazing the gospel is, remember as you share it think about it, we actually have a prophet of god on earth today and we actually have the original church of Jesus Christ on the earth today as well. We don't really know what we have, until we share it with someone else. Keep being amazing.
With Love
Elder Wilson
P.S. Mock....Yeah..Bird....YEah
Yes the flat is all sorted and we are doing very well here in North London. I sent my SD card a while back, about six months ago it is black and its about 6gb. I hope you got it. It had all my pictures from Ilford (My second area) and I am in my 4th area now. Let me know. Thats cool that Kyley and Julie came over. I wonder where they went. I'm not sure If I could see them but I don't know If I would be able to handle it, I would probably get homesick and it would be hard for a week or two. It's okay I have waited this long, I can wait another 8 months. We met a lady who came to church for the first time last week. Her name is Mojgan (she's from Iran) and She wants to learn more about the gospel and about the church. We met her this week to get to know her and find out more about her. She is here in England with her daughter who is studying. We can't teach her unless she is seeking residence outside of her country because it would be dangerous for her to know the truth and be baptised because of the anti christian feelings there. So we asked her where she plans on going after England and she said america. We asked her where and she said Utah. We were astonished and asked why, she said she has family there (we later found out one of her in laws is a member) and She said there is a big church a really big building she wants to go to. We explained that it is the temple and taught her. We then taught her about modern day prophets. She was so amazed at a modern day prophet and she was so excited and just wanted to learn more. She is a great lady and I hope we can teach her and help her gain a testimony. I just hope that we can explain to her about her country situation and what would happen. We will speak to her about it tomorrow and explain. But the work here is going very well. It is so great to know how amazing the gospel is, remember as you share it think about it, we actually have a prophet of god on earth today and we actually have the original church of Jesus Christ on the earth today as well. We don't really know what we have, until we share it with someone else. Keep being amazing.
With Love
Elder Wilson
P.S. Mock....Yeah..Bird....YEah
November 5 2012
Hello Everyone
Yes things are going better for me here in London. This first week has been a tough one. I got to the flat with Elder Zwane my new companion from South Africa on Monday. He is a great guy and a very hard worker. He has been out for 3 months and just finished his training with his companion. Who just finished and went home. So when I got to the flat it was really dirty and untidy, I don't think Elder Zwanes companion liked to clean up after himself. Anyway we didn't have money until Wednesday and I had no hygiene or anything. They didn't plan for the week and we had a few appointments but for the most part Poor Elder Zwane wasn't sure what to do or where to go because his companion was tired of finding and they didn't do much the past month. Then our heater broke and it was cold in the flat and I was a bit stressed with all the things we had to do. I didn't know anybody or anywhere and so it was a tough first 3 days. Now we have fixed the heater, bought cleaning supplies, threw out junk and vacuumed mopped and scrubbed the bathrooms kitchen and living room area. This is the largest flat that I have been to in my mission and the most untidy. But now we have taken care of it and we both know the area better and are making progress with what we are doing and where we need to go for certain things. Tough week but me and Elder Zwane really get along great and we are both excited for this next 6 weeks. He is a great missionary and I am excited to be here with him. We have had so many laughs already, I will send you pictures and videos and whatnot soon. Today we are going to visit Camden Town. Lots of interesting people and music. So that will be cool and then we will visit inner london a couple more times this month as well, I will tell of my adventures there later. Well Time is running a bit short and I got to write to everyone else. Hope you have a fantastic week.
Love
Elder Wilson
Yes things are going better for me here in London. This first week has been a tough one. I got to the flat with Elder Zwane my new companion from South Africa on Monday. He is a great guy and a very hard worker. He has been out for 3 months and just finished his training with his companion. Who just finished and went home. So when I got to the flat it was really dirty and untidy, I don't think Elder Zwanes companion liked to clean up after himself. Anyway we didn't have money until Wednesday and I had no hygiene or anything. They didn't plan for the week and we had a few appointments but for the most part Poor Elder Zwane wasn't sure what to do or where to go because his companion was tired of finding and they didn't do much the past month. Then our heater broke and it was cold in the flat and I was a bit stressed with all the things we had to do. I didn't know anybody or anywhere and so it was a tough first 3 days. Now we have fixed the heater, bought cleaning supplies, threw out junk and vacuumed mopped and scrubbed the bathrooms kitchen and living room area. This is the largest flat that I have been to in my mission and the most untidy. But now we have taken care of it and we both know the area better and are making progress with what we are doing and where we need to go for certain things. Tough week but me and Elder Zwane really get along great and we are both excited for this next 6 weeks. He is a great missionary and I am excited to be here with him. We have had so many laughs already, I will send you pictures and videos and whatnot soon. Today we are going to visit Camden Town. Lots of interesting people and music. So that will be cool and then we will visit inner london a couple more times this month as well, I will tell of my adventures there later. Well Time is running a bit short and I got to write to everyone else. Hope you have a fantastic week.
Love
Elder Wilson
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012
Hey Mom and Rick
Thanks for the update on everything. Thanks for getting me my liscense
pretty soon I will have a British one too. That was if I get pulled
over I just put on an accent give them that liscense and say I'm sorry
I'm a foreigner. That'll work right? I miss my Blu dog! I see dogs
all over and everyone says dogs hate you but I have had the great
experience with dogs and I have just missed my own. So today we had
moves calls and I am staying in Bury with my Greenie so I am glad and
that I will get to stay for at least one more transfer here in Bury.
But I gotta get out soon I am getting fat here. They feed us so much
and its such great food I am never hungry in Bury. Weather here has
been warm and dry and not a whole lot happening. that's okay though I
don't have a problem with it because soon it will become cold and
really wet. I only have to endure it one more time at least right. I
will make sure to bundle up and layer up. It's the only way to stay
warm here. That wet cold cuts you like a knife. I have learned alot
about being a district leader and helping out the other missionaries
in my district. it has been a good experience and I am glad I will
stay for a little while longer. After october 31 who knows where I'll
be. But I have really enjoyed these past 4 and a half months and I
just got to make the best of this last bury transfer. I love you guys
and I hope to hear from you soon
Love
Elder Wilson
Hey Misty and Everyone
No problem I do like studying now that I have been on my mission.
there's so much there to learn about it is really enjoyable to learn
and to learn how to teach. I have had a great time learning all the
things that I have. It has been such a great experience the past 14
months. Yes I am a district leader which means I am in charge of a
district ( In this case 2 wards and 3 sets of missionaries) And I do
things like hold a district meeting each week where there are
trainings to help us become better missionaries and I call in on
wednesdays fridays and sundays to get the weekly reports on how they
are doing as well as how the work is going. I also meet with the rest
of the District leaders and the Zone leaders (Zone leaders are who we
report to and they report to president) for DLC which is a meeting
where we set goals and make plans to motivate and help our Zone
improve work and spirituality. It is a bit stressful but Zone leaders
have it much worse than I. I love going to church, because
when I finish I feel fed and I am ready for the week. Especially
during Sacrament meeting when we take the sacrament. That helps me out
so much and I don't know what I would do without it. It is so
important for me and it makes my week that much better. All the effort you put
in will pay off it just takes a long long time. Well I must email mom
and run, I am staying in Bury for another 6 weeks. I am super glad and
it will probably be my last time staying in Bury so I gotta make the
best of it. I hope you are doing well and you don't have too much on
your hands. I love you guys
Love
Elder Wilson
Thanks for the update on everything. Thanks for getting me my liscense
pretty soon I will have a British one too. That was if I get pulled
over I just put on an accent give them that liscense and say I'm sorry
I'm a foreigner. That'll work right? I miss my Blu dog! I see dogs
all over and everyone says dogs hate you but I have had the great
experience with dogs and I have just missed my own. So today we had
moves calls and I am staying in Bury with my Greenie so I am glad and
that I will get to stay for at least one more transfer here in Bury.
But I gotta get out soon I am getting fat here. They feed us so much
and its such great food I am never hungry in Bury. Weather here has
been warm and dry and not a whole lot happening. that's okay though I
don't have a problem with it because soon it will become cold and
really wet. I only have to endure it one more time at least right. I
will make sure to bundle up and layer up. It's the only way to stay
warm here. That wet cold cuts you like a knife. I have learned alot
about being a district leader and helping out the other missionaries
in my district. it has been a good experience and I am glad I will
stay for a little while longer. After october 31 who knows where I'll
be. But I have really enjoyed these past 4 and a half months and I
just got to make the best of this last bury transfer. I love you guys
and I hope to hear from you soon
Love
Elder Wilson
Hey Misty and Everyone
No problem I do like studying now that I have been on my mission.
there's so much there to learn about it is really enjoyable to learn
and to learn how to teach. I have had a great time learning all the
things that I have. It has been such a great experience the past 14
months. Yes I am a district leader which means I am in charge of a
district ( In this case 2 wards and 3 sets of missionaries) And I do
things like hold a district meeting each week where there are
trainings to help us become better missionaries and I call in on
wednesdays fridays and sundays to get the weekly reports on how they
are doing as well as how the work is going. I also meet with the rest
of the District leaders and the Zone leaders (Zone leaders are who we
report to and they report to president) for DLC which is a meeting
where we set goals and make plans to motivate and help our Zone
improve work and spirituality. It is a bit stressful but Zone leaders
have it much worse than I. I love going to church, because
when I finish I feel fed and I am ready for the week. Especially
during Sacrament meeting when we take the sacrament. That helps me out
so much and I don't know what I would do without it. It is so
important for me and it makes my week that much better. All the effort you put
in will pay off it just takes a long long time. Well I must email mom
and run, I am staying in Bury for another 6 weeks. I am super glad and
it will probably be my last time staying in Bury so I gotta make the
best of it. I hope you are doing well and you don't have too much on
your hands. I love you guys
Love
Elder Wilson
Monday, September 10, 2012
September 10, 2012
Hey Everybody,
This week has been a bland week. Just working and not a whole lot happening. That's okay though no big deal. Weather has been really warm here lately and we havent had alot of rain in a long while. That proably means that we are overdue for some. We have had to start up our teaching pool again. It started to shrink again but what can you do. We are enjoying the time that we have here in Bury. Next week is transfers so hold on to anything until I say otherwise because I very well could leave. I hope not but you never know. I totally ripped my jeans doing service the other day and so I might need to get a new pair from you guys sooner or later. Misty if you have an I phone or I pad get the Gospel Library App and get Preach My Gospel and the Gospel Principles manual and it will help you to explain doctrine really simply. That is what we study and it's great to have that basis for teaching and understanding the gospel. It was like an Eye opener for me. I always knew it all it just didn't connect the way it does now. It just all of a sudden began to make sense. It was really amazing and teaching became a breeze. This week I learned about working hard is only hard the first 15 minutes then it just gets easy. The Most important time of day is the first few hours of the day it really gets you into the mode of getting things done that day. If you have a lazy morning chances are your day is going to be lazy. And heavenly father won't bring the elect to you unless you have a better morning or day. It's like earning referalls from heavenly Father. I also learned about how many people are prepared that are around the members. We have been asking the members for people to teach and each person has at least 2 or 3 people that are prepared if they are good missionaries. If they aren't you have to build their faith up and help them to believe and then they will see. It has been super fantastic and we have 2 new families in the ward. One of them is actually from Tuscon. Funny because we all have a Bash on Tuscon when we talk about it. Too hot to dry too brown. HAHA But isn't that most of Arizona. Well I must let my companion hop on this computer so I will talk to you next week on Tuesday.
Love
Elder Wilson
P.S. You give them permission to do dis to me. I look Hideous
Eskeleto (Nacho)
This week has been a bland week. Just working and not a whole lot happening. That's okay though no big deal. Weather has been really warm here lately and we havent had alot of rain in a long while. That proably means that we are overdue for some. We have had to start up our teaching pool again. It started to shrink again but what can you do. We are enjoying the time that we have here in Bury. Next week is transfers so hold on to anything until I say otherwise because I very well could leave. I hope not but you never know. I totally ripped my jeans doing service the other day and so I might need to get a new pair from you guys sooner or later. Misty if you have an I phone or I pad get the Gospel Library App and get Preach My Gospel and the Gospel Principles manual and it will help you to explain doctrine really simply. That is what we study and it's great to have that basis for teaching and understanding the gospel. It was like an Eye opener for me. I always knew it all it just didn't connect the way it does now. It just all of a sudden began to make sense. It was really amazing and teaching became a breeze. This week I learned about working hard is only hard the first 15 minutes then it just gets easy. The Most important time of day is the first few hours of the day it really gets you into the mode of getting things done that day. If you have a lazy morning chances are your day is going to be lazy. And heavenly father won't bring the elect to you unless you have a better morning or day. It's like earning referalls from heavenly Father. I also learned about how many people are prepared that are around the members. We have been asking the members for people to teach and each person has at least 2 or 3 people that are prepared if they are good missionaries. If they aren't you have to build their faith up and help them to believe and then they will see. It has been super fantastic and we have 2 new families in the ward. One of them is actually from Tuscon. Funny because we all have a Bash on Tuscon when we talk about it. Too hot to dry too brown. HAHA But isn't that most of Arizona. Well I must let my companion hop on this computer so I will talk to you next week on Tuesday.
Love
Elder Wilson
P.S. You give them permission to do dis to me. I look Hideous
Eskeleto (Nacho)
Monday, August 27, 2012
August 27, 2012
Today is my Dad's birthday: Happy Birthday Dad!!
We are doing great here in Bury. We have had a crazy week and this week is going to be twice as crazy. This week we have a baptism and so we have to get everything all sorted out for that. We are super excited and we will enjoy the end of the week. As for right now we are just a little stressed. Training is going well and we are working hard, Elder Jensen is enjoying his mission ( I hope) and good times are rolling here. I can't believe August is almost over and september is right around the bend. In the mission time goes by like it's nothing. 3 months is like a couple of weeks. Weeks fly by so quickly that you do't know what hit you. I was looking for the other email I sent you but for some reason it has dissapeared from last week sorry I can't find it. Very strange indeed. It was just basically how we had a difficult week 2 weeks ago and that knocked us down for a moment but we are okay now. 3 things that have made me laugh this week, When we were at a less actives house we were talking about forgetting to call people and the conversation was interupted by the mom of the home telling her husband that the dog peed all over the floor, there was silence for a second then my companion, assuming we were still on the previous subject states, Yeah I do that all the time. We all looked at him and just busted up laughing. Needless to say I check the flat everynight to make sure he didn't have an accident. Then another bathroom humor story, Our toilet flusher broke right after I used it and It felt like dumb and dumber and I managed to take care of it and we have the landlord out today to fix it. And Finally at zone conference, me and Elder Rogers (is from Gilbert and has been out as long as me) Were quoting movies and we got onto, Chris Farley (I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER) As well as Ramses! How are you! The orphans they love you. Your da best! I am super excited to watch some Nacho with Cooper when I get home so we can quote it and have some toast.
Love
Elder Wilson
We are doing great here in Bury. We have had a crazy week and this week is going to be twice as crazy. This week we have a baptism and so we have to get everything all sorted out for that. We are super excited and we will enjoy the end of the week. As for right now we are just a little stressed. Training is going well and we are working hard, Elder Jensen is enjoying his mission ( I hope) and good times are rolling here. I can't believe August is almost over and september is right around the bend. In the mission time goes by like it's nothing. 3 months is like a couple of weeks. Weeks fly by so quickly that you do't know what hit you. I was looking for the other email I sent you but for some reason it has dissapeared from last week sorry I can't find it. Very strange indeed. It was just basically how we had a difficult week 2 weeks ago and that knocked us down for a moment but we are okay now. 3 things that have made me laugh this week, When we were at a less actives house we were talking about forgetting to call people and the conversation was interupted by the mom of the home telling her husband that the dog peed all over the floor, there was silence for a second then my companion, assuming we were still on the previous subject states, Yeah I do that all the time. We all looked at him and just busted up laughing. Needless to say I check the flat everynight to make sure he didn't have an accident. Then another bathroom humor story, Our toilet flusher broke right after I used it and It felt like dumb and dumber and I managed to take care of it and we have the landlord out today to fix it. And Finally at zone conference, me and Elder Rogers (is from Gilbert and has been out as long as me) Were quoting movies and we got onto, Chris Farley (I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER) As well as Ramses! How are you! The orphans they love you. Your da best! I am super excited to watch some Nacho with Cooper when I get home so we can quote it and have some toast.
Love
Elder Wilson
Monday, August 13, 2012
August 13th
Hey Everyone
Training is a very different challenge but this first week has been pretty good so far. We have done a little bit of everything except teach our super solid investigators because for some reason everyone got sick. Bummer. But It will be fun to teach with him this up and coming week. I keep getting flashbacks of last year when I first started out. Man I was a terrible missionary and I was super scared of Finding my first 3 weeks. Now It's an everyday occurance and I just go out and work. I know what to do and I now enjoy doing it. I kinda know what I am doing now and I know how to have success. It's great but now I need to work on helping Elder Jensen Learn and grow and set him up for the rest of his mission. I haven't been too familiar with training and I realize sometimes that he doesn't know certain things that I have taken for granted with other companions like certain phrases refering to the lessons or finding or whatever it may be. But he is doing well and he is getting more comfortable with the work. A great thing that happened to us this past week was we met a lady that I had offer to help her carry her bags last week but she declined nicely. This week she spoke to us and we shared a short message with her on a bench. She felt the spirit and felt so good and she wants to meet with us again. We will see her tomorrow and teach her more about the gospel. It has been super amazing here in Bury. The worst was on Wednesday because we have been teaching this really intelligent lady but she's been a bit sceptical and she never gave us her phone number. We set the appt. But we couldn't get back from london in time from picking up Elder Jensen. Now we just pray that we will find her again. She was a great lady who was looking for the truth. Three Things that amaze me. (1) It hasn't rained in 5 days (2) Squirrels in the park climb up your leg and steal your lunch (3) How many religious people I have met in the past few days. In England it is absolutely unheard of. Haven't spoken to an atheist in a long time. I miss their grim and pessimistic look. These religious people are too happy. ;)
Love
Elder Wilson
Training is a very different challenge but this first week has been pretty good so far. We have done a little bit of everything except teach our super solid investigators because for some reason everyone got sick. Bummer. But It will be fun to teach with him this up and coming week. I keep getting flashbacks of last year when I first started out. Man I was a terrible missionary and I was super scared of Finding my first 3 weeks. Now It's an everyday occurance and I just go out and work. I know what to do and I now enjoy doing it. I kinda know what I am doing now and I know how to have success. It's great but now I need to work on helping Elder Jensen Learn and grow and set him up for the rest of his mission. I haven't been too familiar with training and I realize sometimes that he doesn't know certain things that I have taken for granted with other companions like certain phrases refering to the lessons or finding or whatever it may be. But he is doing well and he is getting more comfortable with the work. A great thing that happened to us this past week was we met a lady that I had offer to help her carry her bags last week but she declined nicely. This week she spoke to us and we shared a short message with her on a bench. She felt the spirit and felt so good and she wants to meet with us again. We will see her tomorrow and teach her more about the gospel. It has been super amazing here in Bury. The worst was on Wednesday because we have been teaching this really intelligent lady but she's been a bit sceptical and she never gave us her phone number. We set the appt. But we couldn't get back from london in time from picking up Elder Jensen. Now we just pray that we will find her again. She was a great lady who was looking for the truth. Three Things that amaze me. (1) It hasn't rained in 5 days (2) Squirrels in the park climb up your leg and steal your lunch (3) How many religious people I have met in the past few days. In England it is absolutely unheard of. Haven't spoken to an atheist in a long time. I miss their grim and pessimistic look. These religious people are too happy. ;)
Love
Elder Wilson
Thursday, August 2, 2012
July 30, 2012
Hey Misty and Gang
I did get that Card you sent me. I love it. I remember you swallowing
the squeaker and me being quite distraght. It's okay I forgive you, it
kind of reminds me of Goofy Movie when goofie works at the kids
picture place. (OOOOO GIMME GIMME GIMME) And HE swallows the squeaker.
We'll have to watch that when I get back. HA. THis week has been a
really good week and we have been teaching people left and right. We
have 7 investigators now here in Bury which is a miracle and it has
been amamzing. I need to learn more about how we did that so that I
can do it again and see more amazing miracles. Me and Elder Tobia have
been doing great here teaching people and we have had a lot of good
laughs as well. The olympics have now officially started. I see a
little bit here and there in members homes when we come inside. But I
only have seen about 15 minutes total of it all. That's okay though I
will just watch it when I get home on the internet or if someone has
recorded it. I will give you some of the addresses for the blog as
well to open it up to some friends. Thank you so much. Your are the best!
Love
Elder WIlson
I did get that Card you sent me. I love it. I remember you swallowing
the squeaker and me being quite distraght. It's okay I forgive you, it
kind of reminds me of Goofy Movie when goofie works at the kids
picture place. (OOOOO GIMME GIMME GIMME) And HE swallows the squeaker.
We'll have to watch that when I get back. HA. THis week has been a
really good week and we have been teaching people left and right. We
have 7 investigators now here in Bury which is a miracle and it has
been amamzing. I need to learn more about how we did that so that I
can do it again and see more amazing miracles. Me and Elder Tobia have
been doing great here teaching people and we have had a lot of good
laughs as well. The olympics have now officially started. I see a
little bit here and there in members homes when we come inside. But I
only have seen about 15 minutes total of it all. That's okay though I
will just watch it when I get home on the internet or if someone has
recorded it. I will give you some of the addresses for the blog as
well to open it up to some friends. Thank you so much. Your are the best!
Love
Elder WIlson
Monday, July 16, 2012
July 15, 2012
Hey Misty. Sounds Like you had a great time in San Diego. Hahaha I love how
people get all upset about stuff like that. I would like some weather like
that right now. This weather is crazy one day its 80 with sun and the next
day its 50 with wind and rain. Most of the time its cool and rainy. Summer
hasn't even established itself. It's quite a strange season here in england.
What can you do though right. Oh well. we have had a really great week here
in Bury. We have seen a lot of miracles and enjoyed the blessings of heaven.
We have been diligent and we have seen wonderful things happen. we have been
finding more people and just loving the time we have had when finding
people. We found 12 potential investigators as well as a new investigator
named Kamilla from Czech Republic. She has been studying the book of mormon
for about three months now and she is super prepared for the gospel. We are
going to have so much fun teaching her and I can't wait to see what more
miracles lie in wait for us. It's funny because it all comes down to our
faith and what our faith causes us to do. From our faith comes desires and
actions. If we work with all our Heart Might Mind and Strength we will see
the blessings of heaven. I am super excited for what the future has in
store. Some of my friends have tried to get on the Blog but for some reason
it's on Private. The Calls let me know about it, not sure if you know how to
fix it but I thought I would let you know. Thank you all for the Birthday
letters and cards. It really makes my day to read them and enjoy them and
the memories in them. Hope your week goes well
LoveElder Wilson
people get all upset about stuff like that. I would like some weather like
that right now. This weather is crazy one day its 80 with sun and the next
day its 50 with wind and rain. Most of the time its cool and rainy. Summer
hasn't even established itself. It's quite a strange season here in england.
What can you do though right. Oh well. we have had a really great week here
in Bury. We have seen a lot of miracles and enjoyed the blessings of heaven.
We have been diligent and we have seen wonderful things happen. we have been
finding more people and just loving the time we have had when finding
people. We found 12 potential investigators as well as a new investigator
named Kamilla from Czech Republic. She has been studying the book of mormon
for about three months now and she is super prepared for the gospel. We are
going to have so much fun teaching her and I can't wait to see what more
miracles lie in wait for us. It's funny because it all comes down to our
faith and what our faith causes us to do. From our faith comes desires and
actions. If we work with all our Heart Might Mind and Strength we will see
the blessings of heaven. I am super excited for what the future has in
store. Some of my friends have tried to get on the Blog but for some reason
it's on Private. The Calls let me know about it, not sure if you know how to
fix it but I thought I would let you know. Thank you all for the Birthday
letters and cards. It really makes my day to read them and enjoy them and
the memories in them. Hope your week goes well
LoveElder Wilson
Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 18th 2012
Guess who is driving on the Road. THIS GUY! Yes I can drive a manual
now and I have been on the road for a week now. I have to take the
theory and practical test for my British Drivers liscense but that's
okay it shouldn't be too difficult. Its a 45 driving test and I have
to perform a maneuver (3 point turn, parallel park, or turn in the
road) as well as follow all rules as perfectly as possible. I have to
get it done before August. Wish me luck (I'll need some prayers) There
is only one week left in this transfer (wow it went by quick) I will
be staying in Bury at least 85 percent sure. Elder Mahendrin will be
moving I'm sure. I might be district leader or train or both. I hope
not both, that's a lot of first time responsibility on my shoulders.
Well whatever stretches you makes you stronger. So I have a spiritual
story for you this week. For the past 2 weeks me and Elder Mahendrin
have run into this Napalese lady and just said hello to her as we
passed. It became quite funny actually. Today we walked into the
library and saw her and she asked us to stay while she finished her
phonecall. We started to talk just casually and then she started
telling us about a problem she has been having with her Auntie who is
very old and ill. I asked her if she knew why we walked around in
white shirts ties and namebadges all the time. She had no clue. I
explained how we help people to have hope and have a good outlook on
life through the Gospel. She agreed to meet with us tomorrow so we
could share more with her. It was great because I have begun to
understand "teaching people not lessons" on a whole new level. How
sharing the gospel to somebody in a way that is pertinent (I think
thats the right word) to them. I know that what I am doing is changing
lives and has a lasting good effect on people that I meet. I love
being out here and I am now getting into the swing of things in the
mission. Good thing I have a year left to learn. I have had a couple
of new doors open for me and learning. I hope the learning
opportunities continue to appear and help me to grow. I love you all
so much and I want you all to know that I am doing great here. Nothing
would make me happier.
Love
Elder Wilson
Thursday, May 31, 2012
May 28th
Hello everyone!
It has started to finally warm up here in England and it's about time.
I got sick as well because of the drastic change in weather. But we
have been working hard nonetheless. Here in Bury we are starting fresh
and really trying to work hard and find new people. We are working
with some less actives as well. I have had a real Eye opener because
of it as well. there are two basic principles of a testimony that if
you do not have them nothing else is more important that obtaining a
knowledge of these two things.
1. A belief in God, who he is and his character, and that he Answers prayers
2. A knowledge that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
If you have these two things then everything else falls into place.
You know the Bible is the word of God because they Both teach the same thing.
You know that Jesus Christ is your Savior and Redeemer and that by his
Grace you can Return and Live with God.
You know that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God and that this Church is true.
I have seen the effects of people who never gained a testimony of
these things but just went through church life and the temple and
sooner or later they begin to live the gospel because they don't want
to let other people down and sooner or later it all falls apart and I
have seen people who then completly turn away from belief and take
their name of the records. It is really sad because they went through
the temple and all the blessings of the gospel were theirs. But
without that strong foundation it became doubts and fears and then
relying on their own knowledge of the world and science and complete
disbelief that God is there or that there is life after death.
Strengthen your testimonies through prayer and relying on God. He will
halp you to know or remember that he is there and he loves you and
that the Book of Mormon and the Bible are the word of God. Nothing
else will matter untill you strengthen your testimony of those things.
Sorry for the sermon. I am doing very well and I love the people here
in Bury. They are all so nice and friendly. Much much more than
London. They say the further North you go the friendlier the people
get. I don't mind that at all and I am enjoying it.
Love
Elder Wilson
It has started to finally warm up here in England and it's about time.
I got sick as well because of the drastic change in weather. But we
have been working hard nonetheless. Here in Bury we are starting fresh
and really trying to work hard and find new people. We are working
with some less actives as well. I have had a real Eye opener because
of it as well. there are two basic principles of a testimony that if
you do not have them nothing else is more important that obtaining a
knowledge of these two things.
1. A belief in God, who he is and his character, and that he Answers prayers
2. A knowledge that the Book of Mormon is the word of God.
If you have these two things then everything else falls into place.
You know the Bible is the word of God because they Both teach the same thing.
You know that Jesus Christ is your Savior and Redeemer and that by his
Grace you can Return and Live with God.
You know that Joseph Smith was a Prophet of God and that this Church is true.
I have seen the effects of people who never gained a testimony of
these things but just went through church life and the temple and
sooner or later they begin to live the gospel because they don't want
to let other people down and sooner or later it all falls apart and I
have seen people who then completly turn away from belief and take
their name of the records. It is really sad because they went through
the temple and all the blessings of the gospel were theirs. But
without that strong foundation it became doubts and fears and then
relying on their own knowledge of the world and science and complete
disbelief that God is there or that there is life after death.
Strengthen your testimonies through prayer and relying on God. He will
halp you to know or remember that he is there and he loves you and
that the Book of Mormon and the Bible are the word of God. Nothing
else will matter untill you strengthen your testimony of those things.
Sorry for the sermon. I am doing very well and I love the people here
in Bury. They are all so nice and friendly. Much much more than
London. They say the further North you go the friendlier the people
get. I don't mind that at all and I am enjoying it.
Love
Elder Wilson
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
May 22, 2012
Hey Misty and Everybody
I have my new address:
16 Durham Close
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk IP32 6TH
England
So I am doing really well here with E. Mahendran, he is from Germany
but his family is originally Sri Lankan (Southern Island off of India)
and he is really good. Now I am Senior companion which is a bit
stressful but I am doing well and not stressing out too much. I will
send you the SD card this week so you will have pictures and videos of
Ilford and the last bit of G2 (sorry it's taken so long). We are only
teaching one person right now so we are starting fresh and doing a lot
of finding (nothing new there) but Bury is a really nice place. It's
full of such nice people and very few are rude they are very kind even
when they aren't interested. I am working hard and doing everything I
can to be a good missionary. The weather has been a bit cold but today
is warm and it should be warming up for the rest of the week. I don't
have too much time today but I will email you next week and let you
know some of the things happening here and Inform you a little bit
more. This is my Year transfer and I cannot believe it has been a year
already and it is supposed to go faster these next months, I got to do
as much as I can while there is still time. Keep me posted on
everything that is going on with you guys.
Love you all
Elder Wilson
A Note from Newt's Mom:
He has only been there less than a week but says he is already having some amazing experiences.
He is close to the US Military base so the members there feed them really well and give them American food they don't usually get. So he's pretty excited about his new area.
He also says he needs new running shoes...he's gaining weight. Imagine Newt gaining weight?
I'm sure he would appreciate cards or letters.
I have my new address:
16 Durham Close
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk IP32 6TH
England
So I am doing really well here with E. Mahendran, he is from Germany
but his family is originally Sri Lankan (Southern Island off of India)
and he is really good. Now I am Senior companion which is a bit
stressful but I am doing well and not stressing out too much. I will
send you the SD card this week so you will have pictures and videos of
Ilford and the last bit of G2 (sorry it's taken so long). We are only
teaching one person right now so we are starting fresh and doing a lot
of finding (nothing new there) but Bury is a really nice place. It's
full of such nice people and very few are rude they are very kind even
when they aren't interested. I am working hard and doing everything I
can to be a good missionary. The weather has been a bit cold but today
is warm and it should be warming up for the rest of the week. I don't
have too much time today but I will email you next week and let you
know some of the things happening here and Inform you a little bit
more. This is my Year transfer and I cannot believe it has been a year
already and it is supposed to go faster these next months, I got to do
as much as I can while there is still time. Keep me posted on
everything that is going on with you guys.
Love you all
Elder Wilson
A Note from Newt's Mom:
He has only been there less than a week but says he is already having some amazing experiences.
He is close to the US Military base so the members there feed them really well and give them American food they don't usually get. So he's pretty excited about his new area.
He also says he needs new running shoes...he's gaining weight. Imagine Newt gaining weight?
I'm sure he would appreciate cards or letters.
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