Dear Family,
The other day, I received post for my travel next week. I will be
arriving in San Diego at 7:10, terminal 2. How mental is that!?
Words cannot explain what I have been apart of over the past two
years. I cannot believe that my life in England has come to an end, at
least for the time being.
I always think of the quote by Julius Caesar, "I came, I saw, I conquered."
I
pray that I will always meet the expectations of my family, and my
Savior. For I know, that there will come a day where we will all be at
the feet of the Master, and I know that it will be a day of
celebration as we prepare ourselves appropriately.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
July 16, 2012
Dear Family,
Over, the past week, I have felt like I was back in my old area with my old responsibilities. I had 3 work overs this week, two of which were with missionaries I served around maybe a year ago. It is wonderful to see the growth that they have obtained during the time of our separation.
Once again the weather has been dreadful, but I am enjoying every second of it, minus the wind factor. I still very much so enjoy finding and speaking to people in the town center. I wonder what I will do when I get back home to compensate for finding.
The ward is great, many members of which are completely focused on missionary work. I pray that we will be able to get this area up and running before I have to leave.
This morning I read the Our Heritage, a book part of the missionary library, about Zions camp. Joseph Smith had called many to volunteer for a little army to go into battle, where in the end, they did not. This journey was full of trials and events that led many down to their graves, but all in all, the purpose of the departure was to pretty much separate the wheat from the tares and determine who was ready for the call to become leaders in the church. I will always remember the importance of overcoming difficult times for the future welfare of myself, but most importantly, my family.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Over, the past week, I have felt like I was back in my old area with my old responsibilities. I had 3 work overs this week, two of which were with missionaries I served around maybe a year ago. It is wonderful to see the growth that they have obtained during the time of our separation.
Once again the weather has been dreadful, but I am enjoying every second of it, minus the wind factor. I still very much so enjoy finding and speaking to people in the town center. I wonder what I will do when I get back home to compensate for finding.
The ward is great, many members of which are completely focused on missionary work. I pray that we will be able to get this area up and running before I have to leave.
This morning I read the Our Heritage, a book part of the missionary library, about Zions camp. Joseph Smith had called many to volunteer for a little army to go into battle, where in the end, they did not. This journey was full of trials and events that led many down to their graves, but all in all, the purpose of the departure was to pretty much separate the wheat from the tares and determine who was ready for the call to become leaders in the church. I will always remember the importance of overcoming difficult times for the future welfare of myself, but most importantly, my family.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
July 10, 2012
Dear Family,
I am living the dream. I absolutely love finding people in the town
centre. I feel that this is one of the biggest things that has kept me
sane on my mission. Although sometimes it is difficult to speak to
people, I find a joy within myself when I can testify of the divinity
of the Son.
Over the past week, we have had two zone meetings. One of which was
for the introduction of the new mission President/Wife, the Jordans.
The majority of the meeting was for him to get to know us as well as a
question and answer for the new leadership of the mission. I asked a
question and President Jordan and his wife gave me direct answers that
left everyone in awe. I thought it was so exciting! They gave me
promises for my future and put a heavy emphasis on the journey to
God's Holy House. How relevant for me, eh?
We are also finding some great new investigators. I am so thankful for
the abilities and talents that I have acquired on my mission, what a
blessing for my family in the future.
Elder Resolme
Other things that happened over the past week.
Got defecated on by a pigeon. Workover today with Elder Rogers from
Mesa, AZ. Once again barely slept over the weekend because of the
popular pub near our flat. Lovely members who sacrifice their time and
means for the benefit of the missionaries.
I will never forget the great things members do for us. I will never
forget. I promise, if I were the richest man ever, I would fly
everyone out to San Diego to hang out.
I am living the dream. I absolutely love finding people in the town
centre. I feel that this is one of the biggest things that has kept me
sane on my mission. Although sometimes it is difficult to speak to
people, I find a joy within myself when I can testify of the divinity
of the Son.
Over the past week, we have had two zone meetings. One of which was
for the introduction of the new mission President/Wife, the Jordans.
The majority of the meeting was for him to get to know us as well as a
question and answer for the new leadership of the mission. I asked a
question and President Jordan and his wife gave me direct answers that
left everyone in awe. I thought it was so exciting! They gave me
promises for my future and put a heavy emphasis on the journey to
God's Holy House. How relevant for me, eh?
We are also finding some great new investigators. I am so thankful for
the abilities and talents that I have acquired on my mission, what a
blessing for my family in the future.
Elder Resolme
Other things that happened over the past week.
Got defecated on by a pigeon. Workover today with Elder Rogers from
Mesa, AZ. Once again barely slept over the weekend because of the
popular pub near our flat. Lovely members who sacrifice their time and
means for the benefit of the missionaries.
I will never forget the great things members do for us. I will never
forget. I promise, if I were the richest man ever, I would fly
everyone out to San Diego to hang out.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
July 2, 2012
Dear Family,
Alex Boye! That is completely reem bruv.
I feel I am doing great. I have yet to slow my pace in regards to
missionary work. I know that the work I perform now will determine my
attitude and actions for the future. I cannot afford to slack and
relax.
My last area was little Scotland and the one I am in now is little
Portugal. It is exactly like the filipino branch, but in Portuguese.
The ward welcomed the both of us with excitement and like wise are we
pumped to work this area to its limit.
The first couple of days my companion and I were trying to get the
flat sorted and figured out because we had furniture, but nothing
else. So we looked for a bunch of things as we looked for people to
teach.
I am also in the same stake as I was in during my sixth transfer so I
was able to see a member from my old ward in the Sakte Presidency, and
I was completely overcome with joy. I am so grateful to be here
because this zone has a bunch of missionaries that I worked with
months ago, but now instead of looking for their needs and concerns,
they are now going to have to look for mine. Complete switches.
I have thought about going on a health diet for my last couple months,
but I do not think it will happen. Maybe I will be massive when I get
back home.
Please send everyone my regards.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Alex Boye! That is completely reem bruv.
I feel I am doing great. I have yet to slow my pace in regards to
missionary work. I know that the work I perform now will determine my
attitude and actions for the future. I cannot afford to slack and
relax.
My last area was little Scotland and the one I am in now is little
Portugal. It is exactly like the filipino branch, but in Portuguese.
The ward welcomed the both of us with excitement and like wise are we
pumped to work this area to its limit.
The first couple of days my companion and I were trying to get the
flat sorted and figured out because we had furniture, but nothing
else. So we looked for a bunch of things as we looked for people to
teach.
I am also in the same stake as I was in during my sixth transfer so I
was able to see a member from my old ward in the Sakte Presidency, and
I was completely overcome with joy. I am so grateful to be here
because this zone has a bunch of missionaries that I worked with
months ago, but now instead of looking for their needs and concerns,
they are now going to have to look for mine. Complete switches.
I have thought about going on a health diet for my last couple months,
but I do not think it will happen. Maybe I will be massive when I get
back home.
Please send everyone my regards.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 26, 2012
Dear Family,
I think that it is funny when people say something to the effect of, " just when I finally get used to something there is a significant change." The other day, I witnessed another one of these moments last night during moves calls. I thought that I was going to stay in this area for my last couple of weeks, but apparently I will be going back to essex to an area called Ipswich. So bitter sweet. I know that it will be so much fun because my new companion and I will have to find heaps for the first week, because we will be opening up the area, but my word, I will miss Kettering.
We have had such good times here and we have taught some great people. I am quite gutted because I will have to say goodbye to members/rc's/la's/investigators tonight, but its all good because I will see them again.
Yesterday I gave a training to some of the missionaries, and it was about establishing doctrine in lessons with investigators. The spirit is great when truth is relayed forth and is so powerful. How I love sharing my different insights with the younger generation of missionaries.
Love,
Elder Resolme
I think that it is funny when people say something to the effect of, " just when I finally get used to something there is a significant change." The other day, I witnessed another one of these moments last night during moves calls. I thought that I was going to stay in this area for my last couple of weeks, but apparently I will be going back to essex to an area called Ipswich. So bitter sweet. I know that it will be so much fun because my new companion and I will have to find heaps for the first week, because we will be opening up the area, but my word, I will miss Kettering.
We have had such good times here and we have taught some great people. I am quite gutted because I will have to say goodbye to members/rc's/la's/investigators tonight, but its all good because I will see them again.
Yesterday I gave a training to some of the missionaries, and it was about establishing doctrine in lessons with investigators. The spirit is great when truth is relayed forth and is so powerful. How I love sharing my different insights with the younger generation of missionaries.
Love,
Elder Resolme
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
June 4, 2012
Just a side note to all of you who haven't heard, Elder Resolme is scheduled to come home August 9! August 11 will be his welcome home celebration, we hope you can make it!
Dear family,
A couple of days ago we taught a young family a proper lesson zero and then we spoke a bunch about Filipino food! The father of the family is from the PI but moved to England as a young boy. It was really fun to be able to speak about the Filipino culture once more! We will be seeing them again tomorrow. We also have a baptism coming up in a couple of weeks. We are really excited for her. She is a single mother named Zoe, and although she is yet a member, she bore her testimony at fast and testimony meeting. It was lovely. My companion and I too bore our witness of the truthfulness of the gospel, and I taught tithing in GP class.
On Saturday we attended the ward party in celebration of the Queens diamond Jubilee. We had a few investigators come and during the activity, my companion and I played basketball against some ward members.
Other things that happened this week..
-taught a Jehovah witness in the town. she was cool and quite the insightful young lady (Jazzmin)
-I bought ear plugs because my companion snores like a mad man.
- ate chicken yesterday
and miracles daily.
Love,
Elder Resolme
If there is an opportunity, please send my condolences for grandma Carmen. I feel that one of the greatest things about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is that it gives us hope not only for the end of mortality, but beyond.
Tell Derrick I will be back soon.
Dear family,
A couple of days ago we taught a young family a proper lesson zero and then we spoke a bunch about Filipino food! The father of the family is from the PI but moved to England as a young boy. It was really fun to be able to speak about the Filipino culture once more! We will be seeing them again tomorrow. We also have a baptism coming up in a couple of weeks. We are really excited for her. She is a single mother named Zoe, and although she is yet a member, she bore her testimony at fast and testimony meeting. It was lovely. My companion and I too bore our witness of the truthfulness of the gospel, and I taught tithing in GP class.
On Saturday we attended the ward party in celebration of the Queens diamond Jubilee. We had a few investigators come and during the activity, my companion and I played basketball against some ward members.
Other things that happened this week..
-taught a Jehovah witness in the town. she was cool and quite the insightful young lady (Jazzmin)
-I bought ear plugs because my companion snores like a mad man.
- ate chicken yesterday
and miracles daily.
Love,
Elder Resolme
If there is an opportunity, please send my condolences for grandma Carmen. I feel that one of the greatest things about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is that it gives us hope not only for the end of mortality, but beyond.
Tell Derrick I will be back soon.
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