Apr. 26, 2011

Dear Family,

Wow, branch camping. How was that ? Who went? Tell everyone I say HI!! That is insane. Everyone is getting their mission calls. Kevin-Hawaii. That will suit him well.

This past week has been so sunny?! We have taken off our coats off and I have been getting so dark. The town center and the streets were just crowded with people to talk to. Since holiday is over, there probably will not be as many people today.

I do not know if I told you this yet,but last week, we were walking down the street, and I saw this guy wearing a Filipino jacket. He was pretty far down the street, so I was not going to stop him, but although I had this mentality, we started to walk faster and faster. He turned a corner, and then my companion and I started to sprint after him! I yelled," Excuse me sir, we are missionaries...." but he yelled back " I am busy.." He then kept on walking and I was like what?!?! After a second I yelled something along the lines of "keep on Representing Manny Pacquiao!" He stopped and ran up to us all excited. We spoke with him for about ten minutes and explained who we were and what we did. At the end of the day, he was not really interested in coming to church, but it was a pretty solid experience.

I initially wanted to stop him, but I hesitated until he turned the corner. Because we followed my prompting to later stop him, we were able to plant the seed. Always follow those promptings and do not hesitate. If you do , that opportunity may never come back. Keep in mind the question, "Is this what my Heavenly Father wants me to do?"

Easter was the best. I received so many insights on the Atonement and Yesterday, we played football in the morning. My lower body is shattered, but it was so much fun!

This week is the Royal Wedding. Good gracious, there are so many banners and nick knacks in the town. I cannot wait to proselyte on the wedding day.

Love

Elder Resolme

Apr. 18, 2011

Dear family,

One of the things that I love, is teaching! These past couple of days, we have been finding like crazy. We had over thirty hours of finding last week. After each day I was exhausted, but it is so cool. The teaching pool when I got here was basically dead, now it is rising from the dust!!! We had a couple fantastic appointments last week. We also extended many baptismal invitations. We will work with those whom we found to come unto Christ and to gain a stronger understanding on their purpose in life. I remember when it was my first transfer, I was not really able to understand my investigators fully because I only taught. Now that I have grown, I am able to teach to their needs. I know that it has only been a little while, but I am different. It is weird, but great. Studying the scriptures in the morning has really helped me.

Yesterday I also gave a talk. I spoke about my thoughts on general conference. I referred to the talk given by Richard J. Maynes(seventy). He spoke about Christlike traditions. The funny thing about the talk was, that the audio for the chapel was not working. So I was basically yelling at everyone! I felt like a missionary of old on top of a wooden box, teaching to crowds. What a fun experience.

One of the things I need to start doing more, is cooking. The thing is I do not know how to cook Filipino recipes. Send me some please! Yesterday, I also found out that there is one Filipino person in the ward. She is ilocano! I have been talking to a good amount of Filipinos here as well. We will see what happens to them in the near future. Thank you for the e-mails. Keep on doing the things that help you feel the spirit and you will be blessed with happiness. Love each other always. Nobody is perfect, stop looking at people imperfections, and find what they excel in. I have implemented that on my mission, and I feel closer to Christ and my heavenly father. Thank you for everything.

Congrats auntie daisy. If you are having a hard time determining names. You could call him Jared or call her Jaredita. Both sound like fine names to me.

Love,

Elder Resolme

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Apr. 11, 2011

Dear Family, "I have often said that one of the greatest secrets of missionary work is work! If a missionary works, he will get the Spirit; if he gets the Spirit, he will teach by the Spirit; and if he teaches by the Spirit, he will touch the hearts of the people and he will be happy. Work, work, work! There is no satisfactory substitute, especially in missionary work."-Ezra Taft Benson I was finally able to attend the wards that I am serving in. They are both amazing. The leadership in both wards are solid. They are very excited for missionary work. Thse next transfers are going to be fantastic. Love,Elder Resolme

Apr. 4, 2011

Dear Family,

My new area is great. I know that there will be many who will come unto Christ over these next couple of months. I love my companion. He is great. He came out a couple of months ago and I will train him to become the best senior companion ever. I am very excited for the next couple of months. Big changes will happen. Now that I am getting older as a missionary, responsibilities have grown, and sometimes everything is just overwhelming, but one thing that hit me hard today, was what a missionary said to me. He said," In every situation, ask yourself what would Jesus do." I have heard this all the time, but today it just worked into me. During the Atonement, Christ went through everything. I love him, and am grateful for his example to me. I love my mission, and the opportunity I have to learn more about my Savior and how I can become more like him.

Conference was a blast! I am also grateful for the amazing words that were given to us by the leadership of the church. My invitation to you is to follow the admonition of President Monson. Go to the temple every week. I miss the temple and the work I was able to be apart of. Our family is so blessed to have the temple so close. Work inside, and I know that you will receive the Holy Spirit more powerfully in you lives. If you do not have time, make time. This is a sacred work we are commanded to accomplish in preparation for the second coming.

Love,
Elder Resolme