Sept. 20, 2010

Dear family,

The past couple of days have been tough, but I am settled in now and I am used to talking to everyone. Although some people look intimidating, most of my fear and doubt is gone, and I am able to talk to them because I know that I am doing the Lord's work. I used to be very upset when people would argue with us and close their doors on us when we haven't even got a word in, but now I just shake it off. Instead of getting angry and upset, I just get sad. I know that the things we teach will bring happiness and to have people not want to listen, is not the best feeling. Although I have only been here for a little while, I love this place, especially the area I am in.

Over the past couple of days, my companion, Elder la Rosa, and I have been having so much fun. We have been able to find many people who are interested in the things we have to say. One of the things I love on my mission is tracting. It is great to watch people on their doorstep become fascinated about our message and see that they understand the things we have to share is important. In my area, we do not really receive many referrals from members, so we have many hours of finding. About a week ago we knocked on a house and the person who answered was Richard. We weren't able to come in because he was busy, but we were able to schedule an appointment with him. He was really sincere, so we were excited to teach him. We taught him this past Sunday, and the lesson went magnificent. We taught him about the Restoration of the Gospel, and he was really receptive to our message. He told us that he let us in because he knew we would listen to him, unlike the other churches in the neighborhood. He said he respected us because we were able to discuss things pertaining to Christ, while other religions would try and force doctrine into him. We all understood one another, and the spirit and love was there. At the end we extended a conditional baptism to him and he accepted. He is a Roman Catholic, and he said he was baptized and explained to us that he grew up in this church his whole life, but he also said that if he gained a witness through prayer that the things we taught him were true, he would no doubt get baptized as a member of the church.

There have been many miracles that have already happened on the mission, but there is not enough time to write everything. Basically the work is great, the people are wonderful, I had chicken adobo last night from Filipino members+played the guitar, I love finding people to teach, but love teaching more. The place I serve in is great (sometimes we call it Africa because when you go into Edmonton, you see no white people). I finally understand how a person can sleep during a prayer, and I know that there will be much success in our area. England is the best, the church is true wherever you are in the world. The people are different, but the spirit and the doctrine is the same. I love you all.

Love,

Elder Resolme