Dear Everyone,
Before I start on about how
the week went in this letter, I ask that all those who read this pray for the
Page family in North Carolina. Elder Page, Sister Page's son (father passed
away a few years ago) came out with me to Arcadia (Elder with glasses in that picture
I sent a long time ago). This Thursday, he passed away due to a car accident. I
cannot imagine how his mother and three sisters feel having they're righteous
priesthood holder pass away on the Lord's Errand. Yesterday, Sunday, we had a
memorial service and video taped it for the Page family to view. I don't think
I have ever felt more certain about the Plan of Salvation and the blessings it
brings until now. I know that Elder Page is continuing God's work with his
father on the other side. His great testimony of the Plan of Salvation may have
been needed in the Spirit world to help those who didn't get the opportunity
here on earth. Even though I won't be able to be on the plane ride home with
him anymore, I will continue the work he started here on earth. Please, I ask
again, to pray for the Page family in North Carolina. I also learned a lot from
his companion who spoke at the service. When Elder Page got hit by the car, he
rushed through the police and amublance, even though they resisted him, he went
and gave him a blessing on the spot. In that moment, he turned from a boy to a man.
Without a doubt. And another great lesson is learned from Sister Page. She had
the opportunity to speak with Elder Ostler (Elder Page's companion) and instead
of anger or sadness, she asked HIM how he was doing and what she could do to
help HIM! If you can't learn from that example, then I don't know what could
help you learn.
This was the message I wanted to
share with you this week. I have never felt more at peace about someone's death
than I did last night at the Arcadia Church building full of God's soldiers. I
was so impressed to see all the missionaries, and I felt a sense of pride to be
a small part of this great work.
I still have Elder Mathews as my
companion, but he is going home in about two weeks. His parents are actually
picking him up from here and they're going to Disneyland afterwards so I will
have the privilege of meeting his family.
We had interviews with president this
past week, which was a great pleasure! He is such a great president and just
beams with the love God has for each of us. I love you all! And yes I got the hojaldre and we devoured it!:)
And I just got the lindt chocolates last night! Oh and is Spencer going spanish
speaking or english speaking?
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