October 9, 2017

Happy Fall Y'all!

Hey Y'all!

Just wanted to start by saying sorry for not writing you all last week... Elder Matchett got a migraine so we were in for the rest of the day which is always rough for the companion that is not sick cause you just have to chill and twiddle your thumbs haha, but I was able to read some talks and the Book of Mormon so all is well :) 

Things here have been going pretty good to say the least! Hard to believe that we are already approaching the last week of the transfer. and Then i'll be sending Elder Matchett home to Texas and will be getting a new companion. I am excited for Elder Matchett and know that he will do great things in the next step of his life! Hes a good guy and I'm grateful for the time that I have had to serve with him. 

The work is going pretty good down here in Galax, The week prior to conference we were having a hard time figuring out what to do for the Friday evening, and just decided that we needed to leave our night open just in case something pops up and someone needs us. Well anyway the day went on and it came down to the evening time we were about to go try someone when one of the members shot us a text and asked us to come help one of his friends move. because we had an open night we were able to go help his friend Big John move. His wife had just left him so he was trying to get out as soon as possible and because we were able to help him, he was able to accomplish that. when the night was over we asked if we could go visit him and he invited us up the following Tuesday. so we showed up with James Kohl the member who told us about him and taught him, his mom, and his step dad, the message of the Restoration. The spirit was so strong, I could feel it and I know that they could feel it! When the lesson was over we invited Stephen (John's step dad) to pray for us and in his prayer he told Heavenly father that he knew that we were sent to their house for a reason and he asked him to let them know why and what steps they need to take! I love sharing this gospel and I love when people can recognize who we represent. I love being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with my savior and testify of him and his Gospel. It truly has blessed my life!

That's probably been the highlight of my week and of course how could we forget about Conference! Is it just me or did you guys feel blessed to have such a spiritual feast from our wonderful modern day Prophet and Apostles?! I loved the theme of conference. I love that everyone talked about having faith and not giving up. WE CAN FIND STRENGTH IN CHRIST. He loves us and he wants to help. We just have to be willing to let our pride down and trust in his arm and know that he will be there to pick us up. One of my favorite quotes from this last conference comes from Elder Stanley G. Ellis' talk "Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good!" The quote is:

"hard is the constant! We all have challenges. The variable is our reaction to the hard." 

The hard times will come, Nephi and his family had many hard times, but they always chose to follow and look to the Savior, and those who didn't perished. I hope you all look for ways that you can trust in Christ and know that he will be there to lift you when you need it. Read the Book of Mormon, Pray, and go to church. I love you all and hope you have a great week!!

Elder Wilson

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