Oh my
goodness I can't believe January is already almost over! Sheesh I just looked down at the time and saw
the date and got a little shiver down my left arm. Anyways thanks for all of the pics and emails
you sent this week! Fam, great job on the missionary work! As you know the temple's what's it's all about
and that's way way neat you were able to further introduce a family God has
specifically placed in your path further to the gospel. Awesome! Also A-Train those decals are legit! As far as names go I'm not quite sure with
decals but when we get a little business rolling with all of us boys we should
call it Sons of Thunder. That's our 3 on
3 basketball team name in the mission. Haha and pops, I'm proud of you, way to
get your Bolt on, I'm still excited to do tri's in a few months. Get thee hence trunky thoughts!
Okay so
here's the updates on this last week. As
for the fence lady story her name is Bev. We met her and got it all squared away. Each time we go back to fix the fence she
hasn't been home so we just wait for another day until we can catch her home so
we can introduce her to the gospel. So
the story is still in motion. This last
week we had a lady who we've been working with name Val say she wants to be
baptized. She just bought a house in
another ward in another stake so we have to coordinate with the missionaries
there as far as continuing to teach her but that was way exciting. Other than her we aren't actively working with
anybody. Although at time's it's been a
little discouraging I'm learning some good lessons about persisting. We are working a lot with the members in the
ward and role playing with them. Haha
it's awesome. I don't think i've ever
felt a more awkward situation in my life at times but the results are always
fabulous. There was a family of 8 we
worked with yesterday so we split them into 3 groups. I was able to work with Sam & Kate 7 and 9
year old. These kids are incredible, we talked about their friends, talked
about activities that they had going on and practice inviting them.
Sam, the
little boy was a boss. He just said it how it is all by himself. I was his friend Josh. He says "Josh, you really need to come to
scouts with me. I can't stand you always complaining about having to do chores
and having to play with your baby sister so instead of doing that you can
become a Mormon and come to scouts." Haha, it was awesome. I was just so impressed with the courage they
had and the perspective these little kiddo's had to share what they have. It really inspired me as a missionary because
I can invite a lot more people a lot more effectively when taking the clear
perspective that they have.
There's a
great quote I read this past week from Spencer W. Kimball. "How can you
say the door cannot be opened until your knuckles are bloody, till your head is
bruised, till your muscles are sore? It can be done." I love this quote, each time I recite it I'm
filled with a greater measure of a go-getta attitude. Transfers are next week
and I'm in the dark as to what's going to happen. I'm pretty sure I'll be put
with the struggling missionary so if I don't email for the next little while
then that's why! Haha if it happens than
it's all good and if it doesn't happen it's still all good. Know that I love
you and am so grateful for your prayers every day. I have been greatly strengthened because of
your love and faith. Have a wonderful week and keep livinglovinglaughing
life!!!
Parker Missionary Olympics
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