Working hard

Sorry I don't really have much time to write.  I was writing to president about the work here in Sonoma.  The reason I wrote him first is because he wants us to.  It's not required, but I'm trying my best to do  what president wants. 

 

The work here in Sonoma is picking up nicely.  My testimony on diligence is growing.  Elder Buchan and I have been diligent moreso than we usually are.  We're working hard.  The Lord is blessing us for our efforts.  I think God is trusting us more and more as we continue to strive to be obedient and diligent in finding those people whom he has prepared.  We have, not a huge number, but a good amount of people that we're teaching.

 

First is Mary Suagan, she is as solid as can be.  She is so ready to get baptized.  We set a date for her on the 27th of August.  We're going to try and move that date up though. 

 

The next is John Hubbenette.  He's solid too.  He was actually a former investigator, but we picked him back up.  Elder Buchan and I have only taught him once, but in that lesson, the spirit was so strong.  That lesson was directed by the spirit, no question.  It was awesome.

 

I went on exchanges with Elder Bankhead.  He's one of the AP's.  He's such a good guy!  I loved working with him.  He's so humble and so kind.  He made me feel good about myself.  He was giving me compliment after compliment the entire exchange.  How my teaching is awesome, and my contacting skills as well.  He said I was a beast lol.  I've definately changed a ton since I've been out. 

 

My solo in church went okay...I messed up and sung a line twice in a row.  I just shrugged it off and kept singing though.  It bothered me though that I didn't get it just right.  I was so nervous!  I was glad when it was over with.  But I still enjoyed it.  I'm definately going to take voice lessons when I get home.  I don't know why I was so stubborn when I was kid.  I should've listened to you and dad when you wanted me to take piano lessons and get into choir.  Now I wish I would have.  I regret not doing so.

 

Say Hi to everyone for me.  Give a shout out on Facebook to my friends too.  Tell them I love them and miss them, and pray for tham everyday. 

 

I love you and dad and Josh and Cara most of all.  I hope that my efforts and prayers being a missionary are blessing all of your lives.  I hope that I get to return home to an active family.  If not that's okay.  I still love you the same.  That just gives us something to work on together :)  Again I love you and miss you!

 

From Sonoma, CA

 

Elder Graeme Newman