Hi Family!
Another great week in Birkenhead. Busy as usual and more missionary experience to put under my belt. With regards to the knee, I have an MRI scheduled on April 1. I talked to President and he said he will see what he can do. He says it will be hard to get anything worth the time and effort before the first and since the medical advisor for the UK was released a few weeks ago that makes it a little bit tougher as well. But he is aware and he is working on it.
Tell Bro. Maughn I went to Ellesmere Port on Friday. No one was in at the Mallets address so I dont know if they are still there, but I did meet Paul Harrington. I told him that Elder Maughn was wanting to get in contact with him so I gave him the email address. He was a friendly man and said he would send pictures of his family to Bro. Maughn. He said, "Sorry. Im not going to let you in because I'm probably not going back to church" I didn't want to push it or ask why to inflict the communication process in any way. It is sad to see what anti-Mormon literature does to people. They don't focus on the good and happiness the gospel brings. Instead, they center on negatives on others and doubts and expect perfection from everyone. I've heard a lot of people try and bring up that rubbish to me and none of them are good reasons. If something is good, hold onto it and take it in. Don't cast it out because of others unbelief.
We taught a man named Fred yesterday from Ghana. He is a member referral and Fred is a co-worker with the member, Les Roberts. The lesson on the Restoration went well. He has had a lot taught to him by the member already and just needs to let it all sink in. He has been praying about the Book of Mormon but hasn't appllied Moroni's Promise to the T yet. He is hesitant and needs to go forward asking with "faith unwavering (James1:6). We expressed that to him and mentioned that is the only way he will recieve his answer.
Billy has unfotrunately been sick. He had a bad cold over the weekend so his date has been pushed back until after General Conference. Pray that we stay in contact with him, teach him regulary, and that he continues to progress.
I was reading this morning in Alma 57 and studying how the sons of Helaman "obeyed with exactness." Obedience was an obvious trait these young men had as the followed the counsel of their leaders and the Lord. Obedience often shows our level of humility and faith. When we are humbly and faithfully obeying, we are showing that the desires of our hearts are pure.
Thanks for the update on Duncan, Zach, and Brent. I loved that conversation Zach had with Colton. It made me laugh out loud. I wrote Zach a letter on Wednesday so he should be expecting one soon. I miss all of those boys. It still amazes me that they still think about me and include me in everything when I am 5000 miles away. It was great to see the temple picture too. I love those boys. Tell Duncan I send my love and miss him, that he will do fantastic on his farewell, and look forward to hearing all about it. Tell me how Brent and Zach are and what you all talk about while you are there.
I love you and continue to pray for you. My heart is full as I see the blessings of the Lord continue to flow upon our family as "the dews from heaven." Keep up on those mission papers little bro and continue to prepare to serve the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. He is the great Almighty. He is the Savior for you, me, and everyone you will ever see.
Love,
Cameron
