so emily i have a question for you, i am sure you know
what is coming. who is this little lad who is going to take you on a
date? i am a little sad that you did not tell me maybe i know him! i
could give you advice. and i am your older wiser brother as such you
should confide your trust in me. so think
to
answer your questions: the canadian air is crisp. just the way i like
it. we are not changing colors yet. it may have something to do with the
elevation perhaps. i am basically at sea level. But what do i know? that is special that you got a visit from an old companion of natalies. i bet that was a treat for you all.
this
week was a hoot. let me tell ya. i have 4 funny/inspiring stories to
tell, so sit back and relax, maybe make some hot chocolate.
the first:
so
background, about two weeks ago we had an old couple move in from west
canada. they are originally from france but have lived all around the
world. The woman has alzheimers and requires 24hr attention. the husband
is a really good man and takes care of his wife. she is a member, he is
not.... yet. so we went to visit them to make sure that they got everything taken care of. we offered to go on a walk with them because
they had not left the apartment since we helped them move in because he
has trouble getting the wife's wheelchair through the door because there is
a step. so being the strong young pups that we are we lifted the chair
over the step and went on a walk. the man is 84 and he has a gas
problem. he farted at least 6 times while we were there. and he has no
shame. I was trying so hard not to laugh, once i couldn't control myself
and i let out a giggle that i tried to cover up with a cough... usually
always works. but he said no you see what awaits you when you reach my
age. haha what a funny guy.
the second:
we
had zone training meeting this past week and we gave a training, elder
fontaine and myself. we talked about becoming finders. finding new
investigators. we talked about how we become finders, it all starts with
our understanding of the atonement. on page 2 i think of preach my
gospel there is a line that says, as your personal understanding of the Atonement grows so will your desire to share it. So we started with this,
we gave the challenge for everyone to study more about the Atonement of
Jesus Christ.. Becoming a finder is not just for full time missionaries.
it is something that each member of the church should be working on. we
are all on the same team and we are all baptized members which means we
all have made some promises and one of those promises is to stand as a
witness of Jesus Christ.
the third:
i
went on an exchange with a very new elder from idaho. i think he has
been in the misison for almost 3 months. he is great. It reminded me a
lot of when i started my mission. He was having similar feelings that i
had about a year ago and i was able to tell him some of the things that
helped me make it through those hard times. I think the best medicine
sometimes is to laugh. so we were having a great time. he reminds me so
much of brayden. he even looks like him too.
the fourth and final:
we
got a media referral this week. it was a miracle for sure. we didn't
have any concrete plans for the night. we had just planned on passing by
some less actives and some formers but we got this text with the
information and off we went to contact it. it is protocol to contact
within 24 hours of receiving the referral. the man answered the door and
we were able to talk to him for about 10 minutes. we testified to him
and we set a return appointment. It was incredible to hear the response
that he gave to our questions. he said he was looking for some change in
his life. it was great to feel the spirit there we could see the
potential he has and one day he will be a bishop or a branch president
or the elders quorum pres. I cant wait to see him progress
family. it has been real. i love you all very much. Godspeed
elder cameron
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