I apologize that I have not been more diligent in writing these weekly e-mails. To begin with, things have been going great. There is no way to describe the pure joy of serving while wearing the name of the Savior on your lapel, and being His representative - proclaiming to every nation, kindred, and tongue that Jesus is the Christ.
I can’t express how thankful I am to be here and to be serving in the Foxboro Ward. How grateful I am that our loving Heavenly Father knows where we need to labor and serve, and I know without a doubt that I wouldn’t want to be anywhere other than where the Lord wants me to be.
Currently here in Foxboro I am in a companionship of three, or a tri-companionship. I was sad to part ways with Elder Anofils and break up the cookies n' cream dream team, but I love my two new companions.
Elder Boren is from Vernal, Utah. Elder Boren lives up to the Vernal life, and is a state champion in rodeo. He actually has a full-ride rodeo scholarship on hold for after his mission. He knows how to hook ‘em longhorns. YEE-HAW. Looks like we’ve got ourselves a rodeo! Also, to add to that, he is a state champion in wrestling. Wrestling bulls gives you an advantage when you’re wrestling in high school! He is currently assisting me in my dream to catch and lasso a squirrel. So far we’ve had no success, but we haven’t given up.
Then we have the man, the myth, the legend himself, Elder Roberts, from out west in Colorado. Elder Roberts is new to the mission but he already teaches and preaches as if he is leading the Saints west to Zion. He graduated from high school with his associate’s degree! He ain't no flash in the pan! (My “country talk” is escalating!) He’s just a loving, caring guy, who's willing to do what the Lord wants. His example has helped increase my desire to not waste a minute of my time here.
We are all having a great time, and we are seeing remarkable blessings as the Lord continues to direct and guide us as instruments in His hands.
I have come to the realization these past few months that you can never underestimate how much it might snow. Elder Boren and Elder Roberts are both from places where they learned how to drive in snow, but for some reason the mission decided to assign the kid from Las Vegas as the one to drive on the stone cold, icy roads of Foxboro. At least it's better than a Haitian and Vegas kid together.
Speaking of Haitians, as soon as Elder Anofils was transferred, a Haitian couple began attending Sacrament Meeting. Bad timing - but what can you do? Mwen ka kontinye pale nan creole avek moun! My Creole is still alive and well – my pronunciation is absolutely horrendous - but I’ll take what I can get.
The lessons we learn through the examples of others continue to penetrate and pierce our hearts with an overwhelming feeling of joy and peace and knowledge that this is the true church of Jesus Christ, and that he stands at the head of it. Whether you are a church member or not, I encourage you to continue to seek to know the truth. I leave you with a solemn testimony that if you ask you will receive an answer that will allow you to tap into an everlasting source of happiness that is possible through the Atonement of Christ. All is possible through the Atonement of Christ.
I hope everyone has a great week. Stay fresh, stay warm, stay safe, but most of all, stay faithful.
EJLT.
I can’t express how thankful I am to be here and to be serving in the Foxboro Ward. How grateful I am that our loving Heavenly Father knows where we need to labor and serve, and I know without a doubt that I wouldn’t want to be anywhere other than where the Lord wants me to be.
Currently here in Foxboro I am in a companionship of three, or a tri-companionship. I was sad to part ways with Elder Anofils and break up the cookies n' cream dream team, but I love my two new companions.
Elder Boren is from Vernal, Utah. Elder Boren lives up to the Vernal life, and is a state champion in rodeo. He actually has a full-ride rodeo scholarship on hold for after his mission. He knows how to hook ‘em longhorns. YEE-HAW. Looks like we’ve got ourselves a rodeo! Also, to add to that, he is a state champion in wrestling. Wrestling bulls gives you an advantage when you’re wrestling in high school! He is currently assisting me in my dream to catch and lasso a squirrel. So far we’ve had no success, but we haven’t given up.
Then we have the man, the myth, the legend himself, Elder Roberts, from out west in Colorado. Elder Roberts is new to the mission but he already teaches and preaches as if he is leading the Saints west to Zion. He graduated from high school with his associate’s degree! He ain't no flash in the pan! (My “country talk” is escalating!) He’s just a loving, caring guy, who's willing to do what the Lord wants. His example has helped increase my desire to not waste a minute of my time here.
We are all having a great time, and we are seeing remarkable blessings as the Lord continues to direct and guide us as instruments in His hands.
I have come to the realization these past few months that you can never underestimate how much it might snow. Elder Boren and Elder Roberts are both from places where they learned how to drive in snow, but for some reason the mission decided to assign the kid from Las Vegas as the one to drive on the stone cold, icy roads of Foxboro. At least it's better than a Haitian and Vegas kid together.
Speaking of Haitians, as soon as Elder Anofils was transferred, a Haitian couple began attending Sacrament Meeting. Bad timing - but what can you do? Mwen ka kontinye pale nan creole avek moun! My Creole is still alive and well – my pronunciation is absolutely horrendous - but I’ll take what I can get.
The lessons we learn through the examples of others continue to penetrate and pierce our hearts with an overwhelming feeling of joy and peace and knowledge that this is the true church of Jesus Christ, and that he stands at the head of it. Whether you are a church member or not, I encourage you to continue to seek to know the truth. I leave you with a solemn testimony that if you ask you will receive an answer that will allow you to tap into an everlasting source of happiness that is possible through the Atonement of Christ. All is possible through the Atonement of Christ.
I hope everyone has a great week. Stay fresh, stay warm, stay safe, but most of all, stay faithful.
EJLT.
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| One Year! |
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| OH, so much snow. |
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| Elders Boren, Tait, and Roberts |
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