This was a good, normal week. We had good exchanges this week, and we continued the search for new investigators. The exciting potential investigators that we made contact with last week have stopped answering their phones (a frustratingly common theme), but we found a few new neat people that we will contact this coming week, so everything is all good. I am really learning that you cannot let the little things get you down, especially when many of those things you have very little control over. I must have a pretty thick head, because I am beginning to realize that the Lord has been trying to teach me that lesson this whole transfer. One of these days I will learn how to be more quick on the uptake! On the more positive side, we got a call from Jenny this week, that she has read through Mosiah in the Book of Mormon, and she wants to talk about some questions, so we are very excited about that. All in all, life is good, and the work goes on!
Mother; so for Mother's Day, because we have to use the Library computers, the best time that we could find, when the Library will be open and we can come will be on Saturday, May 9th, at 4:00 PM. I know that that is going to be very very early on Saturday morning for you, but the Library is closed on Sundays, and closes at 5:00 on Saturdays. I also realized however, that I am not sure of your Skype address, and that I don't really have a Skype address. It is Ronald.Hardy8. correct? If not, we will figure it out, somehow--we can talk to Elder Raisor's parents, and they can call you or something, or I could just get on my Email really fast to see what your name is. In any case, I hope that that will work out. It will be good to see you guys! Also, thank you so much for what you said about foundations--you always seem to know what to say. I love you Mother!
Dad, that is a really neat story about the Ward Council in action! That is one thing that I am glad that I got to be a part of when I served in Colorado--it truly is a powerful thing to come together as a group of followers of Christ to help serve those in the Ward. Have I ever met this Scott man? I probably have, but just have a bad memory. Also, know that I am very impressed with both Mom and you--10 miles is an awesome run! You are both going to be so fit (and probably already are!). I love you, and am great for your example.
Paige--it still is a little bit strange to me when I think about you driving everywhere...be safe! I love you. Do you drive Ronnie around everywhere yet? Know that I love you and care about you. Don't cut off the real foot on accident!
Ronnie! Wow! That is so cool! You are going to be a great ASB President. I can see why you won--assuming that Northwood is 50-50 girls to boys, you only needed your own vote to tip the tide! All jokes aside, little Brother, that is wonderful. Always remember who you are, and what you stand for. You have a great opportunity to help a lot of people. Remember the principles of Christ-Like Leadership in Doctrine and Covenants 121:41-end of the chapter. I love you so much, and am so proud of you. What a man!
Lizzie, I love you so much--Sabers? That is pretty big-leauge! You have so many talents, you couldn't hide them under a Bushel even if you tried. I love you so much little sister. How is your scriputre reading?
Little by little, the Lord teaches us what we need to know. This week, I realized something about prayer. I am not sure if I shared this before, but here it goes. When we pray, we know that we don't pray to change the Lord's will, but rather to bring our will in accordance with his (See Bible Dictionary "Prayer"), and I used to always take that to mean (maybe subconciously) that we shouldn't expect to always get what we pray for, even if it is a good thing, that we need to say, in the end, "Not my will, but thine be done." However, what I realized this week is that just because something is the Lord's will, not our will, does not mean that the Lord is denying us a blessing or something of that sort. In the end, what is his will for us in the first place? To be happy here, to learn, grow, and to live with Him again! The things that are according to His will are not just rejections of our requests, but improvements. We have to remember that, no matter how it might appear, He has better things in store for us than even we do. That is why we have to trust Him. If we truly trust Him, then "Not my will, but thine be Done" becomes a declaration of Joy, not a groan of relentment. It was an epiphany! Not sure if that made sense, but suffice it to say, that if we do all we can to bring our will in line with His, we will be happy. That much I know.
This church is true, I love you so much!
With love,
Elder Hardy
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