Sept. 5, 2011

Dear Family,

HEY SARIAH! HOW IS SCHOOL? TELL ME ABOUT IT! HAVE FUN!

Here are some pictures from the past week.

One of the pictures is of the city center that we oym in everyday. There are so many people that are just ripe to listen, but at the same time there are others who are so SOUR! Since we talk to people in the city all the time, we have made some friends with a couple of the people that advertise. We just took a picture with Shauna a couple of minutes ago. She is super nice, and it is fun to talk to her about her different ideas and understandings concerning doctrine.

The other pictures are with other missionaries. the Asian one is Elder Park. He is from South Korea and he is hilarious. Not only is he hilarious,but he is the first missionary from South Korea to serve in England! What an honor.

This past week was chalk full of spiritual experiences. A little while ago, President announced that there was going to be a leadership meeting inLondon. When we got there, we realized that not only was the leadership of the mission there, but all of the sisters were there as well. Finally, we were told that Elders/Whitney L. Clayton, Curr, Kapishka, and their wives were going to be addressing us. We shook their hands and listened to their powerful testimonies and insights. One of the sayings that stood out to me was something along the lines of, " understand that people are not rejecting you when you stand on their doorstep, they are rejecting eternity. They have their choice whether or not they accept." I could be on this computer for hours just writing about that leadership meeting, but I cannot. Hopefully I remember to write you or tell you all about it later.

One of the things that we do each month, is we get with some of the district leaders and make goals of things that we can all implement in the zone to progress. One of the goals we came up with is called "fantastafasting". Each Saturday, we will fast for our investigators to help them out and get them through their trials. We all fasted on Saturday, sacrificing the natural for spiritual, and we attained an abundance in miracles.

-We planned to have our investigator and three of her friends from the university come to church, but in the end her Friends could not go. Right before we were about to leave, a previous investigator called and asked if she could get a ride. Luckily, we had not left and she brought along her friend. So she came as well as another person we are teaching. Fantastafasting works miracles. What a testimony builder. Throughout the zone, these types of miracles happened because of this wonderful goal.

I cannot say it enough. I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY!

Love,

Elder Resolme

Oh yea, if is s girl scout season, can you send some samoas/thin mints. These Europeans need to get a taste of America.

Aug. 29, 2011

Dear Family,

I am clear away from all the riots. There was supposed to be one here, but there were way too many police for anyone to do anything. Plus, everyone in city center loves us! I hope. Last transfer, the missionaries went over car miles so we have had to park the car for several days this week. I felt like I was back in Chelmsford, walking everywhere. This week we went to both of our zones district meeting. I gave a training on working with the ward. I love teaching, especially when I am teaching young missionaries helping find the right way. I cannot believe that I have made it to this point. God has truly been on my side from the start. One cool experience that we had this week happened on Wed. We had the baptisms of Michael and Kelly. My companion and WML baptized while I conducted. During the program, Elder Hales and I sang teach me to walk in the light. While we sang, Kelly started to cry, luckily, Elder Hales and I looked away to keep from tearing up. They are so solid. They got confirmed this past Sunday. Ever since I got here, there have been many crazy Sunday meetings, but this week was different. Everything just flowed. I guess as missionaries, it is easy to pick out weird things that are just not right. Sunday is pretty stressful because we want everyone to really feel the spirit. Yesterday was amazing. I taught gospel principles using 2 eggs, Elder Hales and I gave our testimonies, and one of our recent converts blessed sacrament. Bliss.

Today, we are going to some kind of Filipino gathering! Halo-Halo!

Love, Elder Resolme

Aug. 22, 2011

Dear Family,

I am completely knackered. this week drained me to the bone. It feels so good.

This week has been so busy. Traveling all over the place with different kinds of meetings and appointments. This next week will be the same as well. We will be having a couple work overs with different missionaries in the zone. Over the past week, the whole zone has been seeing miracles in their own areas. There have been an increase in investigators, baptismal dates and the whole shabang. Elder Hales and I are not doing too shabby ourselves. We will have two baptisms this week and we have a couple new solid investigators.

One thing that I have grown to love are trials. There are so many days where sometimes we feel like everyone in the city is against us. From, anti-mormons, to rude people, it comes and nails us everyday, but we always keep up the faith. After these events come to pass, there is always a positive to show that it is all good.

The other night, when we were getting the numbers from the zone for the week, we took out our couch and ate sunflower seeds and drank root beer. We managed to get onto the base and buy a couple of things, but that was a crazy adventure. We were able to get on fine, but when we went to check out, the lady said that we had to have some kind of voucher, because you are retired, we then went to the office, but it was closed. all the while we found some members that wanted to help us out if the cashier was being dodgy. Luckily, we talked to the supervisor and she said she would let us off this once. Apparently, I am not allowed to buy anything.....

Whatever, we will find our means to get American food again!

Love,

Elder Resolme

Mng Nikki, I got your e-mail, and I will send you post soon. Good luck with Mike!?!?!.......

Oh yea, Elder Castro is doing good. I got an email from him the other day. He is a trainer!

Aug. 15, 2011

Dear Family,

Norwich is amazing. There are so many people to talk to in the city center. I have had so much fun finding and teaching here in Norwich. Our teaching pool is building and we are seeing miracles happen everyday.

Mom, you would be so proud. We cleaned our flat today and it looks fresh. Right now we are about to go to Thetford for a workover with a couple of new missionaries. Hopefully, we will be able to get on the military base so we can buy some food! This week will go by so fast. We have 3 workovers with missionaries in the zone and we have zone conference later on this week. So much to do, so little time.

The other day we spoke to a man from India. We talked about the purpose of life and he wanted to learn more. We walked and talked to the park where we taught him about our role as missionaries. He has been looking for people to help him gain a stronger relationship with Christ. We will see him again this week.

There are miracles happening each day. We just have to recognize them.

Love,

Elder Resolme

These pictures are of members in my old area. Oh I have loved serving as a missionary in Chelmsford. I think there is also a picture of baptismal forms that I filled out when I gave my first couple interviews. Hmm, what else is on there. There might be a picture of a couple of missionaries and I in a train. It took us around 3 hours to get to our new area. I do not know what else is on there.....

Aug. 8, 2011

Dear Family,

Just popping by really quick to say I am doing fine and we are teaching loads. Gospel is true.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Aug. 8, 2011

Jared wasn't able to write much of an e-mail the past couple weeks, but one of his companions sent us this sweet e-mail. Enjoy!

Hello Resolme family,

My name is Hales. I am guessing right now you wondering why isn't my son writing this email. Elder Resolme, bless his heart went on a companion exchange with another missionary in our zone. He wasn't able to email you this week, so he wanted to say a few words......

Brother and Sister Resolme, your son is fantastic, and he is serving in a fantastic area. WE are are in Norwich, it is often called..... A fine City. You son and I are really getting along like peas and carrots. He is quite a missionary, some might say a BEAST. I really enjoy serving with him, you should be very proud of him, and all of his hard work here in england.

We are teahing quite a few investigators here in Norwich, in fact we had a baptism this last Sunday. WE are expecting a few more in the next weeks. We teach a lot of Chinese students here, It is a grand area.

Well, I hope you are have a fantastic week. Don't wory about your son... he is in good hands.

I hope to meet you someday in the future.

- ELDER DANIEL HALES

ps I love HALO HALO

Aug. 2, 2011

Dear Family,

These past couple of weeks have been all about finding. We are putting all our efforts into finding new people to teach. Everyday, we march through town finding those who are prepared to hear a message of happiness. Mhhmmm happiness! It is sad to hear those whom we speak to say that they are not interested in hearing about how they can attain a greater sense of peace and joy. Because everyone is on holiday, we have the opportunity to talk to many people in town. All we do is walk and talk, walk and talk. My shoes have been wearing out, that is why I bought a new pair the other day, but I know that my shoes will stay fresh because I will not be walking so much next transfer.

Yesterday we had our last Chelmsford district meeting. It was pretty sad to know that it was our last one, but we definitely made the best of it. We had trainings given by our two new missionaries and then myself. I love teaching, I am not the best, but I have improved in leaps and bounds. After District meeting we went to nandos and had some chicken. It was delicious. We all then parted our ways to do some work in our various areas. As we found, the sun was beating upon us, and it was making me sweat like a mad man. As we got through our schedule, we went to the Futters for dinner. We had more amazing chicken!>!>! One funny thing about yesterday as well, was that it was moves calls. Everyone predicted that I would leave, but I had yet to receive a call from president... While we were walking from our dinner appointment to our last lesson of the day, our phone rang! I picked up the mobile and president patch assigned me to a new zone. Now I will be serving in the Norwich zone with Elder Hales. He is from Utah and we are going to have a beast of a time.

I cannot believe that I will be leaving Chelmsford/Maldon. I have left a piece of my heart in each area, and the chunk that I will leave here will be pretty big. The members are the best, and they welcomed me in like a son. This area was much of learning and growing, especially in prayer. The Lord has a new assignment for me, and I know that as I work diligently, miracles will happen. Plus, I know that I left the area in good hands. Elder Rimmer(my son)/Mavzomba will tear it up.I love the work. It is my spiritual high.

Love,

Elder Resolme

Oh yea. I got my patriarchal blessing the other day. Thank you