Fist of all, Happy Birthday to you.
Happt Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Heidioooooooooooooo. Happy
Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now, i will do that again later but
for now, this week has been a good week. Not too much has happened. Kind
of slow. But nevertheless it was a pretty powerful week. Had some great
lessons. A lot of which had to do with the plan of salvation. I love
that plan. To know these things has brought such great strength this last
week. To know that Christ gave himself for us. That He knows exactly
what we are going through. That is pretty special understanding. True
comfort and peace.
We also got a new senior couple here in George.
The Tiams. That is pronounced time. They seem like they will be a lot of
fun the serve with.
Other news, we did not get to catch
General Conference this week, but our branch president is on top of
things and will try and download it for is to watch next week. Nice.
Normally we would have to wait two to three weeks in this situation.
More than a month if we were in Cleary. But we will hopefully be able to
watch it next week. That will be great.
But i think that is about it for my life. Nothing too crazy. Same old same old. Transfers are coming up quick quick. On Saturday
i will know if my world is going to changed around. Transfers always
get me kind of excited. The idea of change makes me nervous sometimes,
but you come to embrace it and trust in the Lord. Oh the things you
learn on mission.
Dad, i loved that experience
you shared from President Faust. Precious time to ponder and pray and
meditate. I love doing that. Sometimes it is nice to just slow down
things and find peace. Last week we went to a place called Map of
Africa. I will try to get you the pictures soon. It is not to far from
here and doesn't really look too much like Africa, but it is a very
peaceful place. There is also a very nice area of nearby Wilderness
beach. Just so peaceful. We will probably have weekly planning up there
on of these days.
I am going to love taking the time to go
and do the same in the temple now now. But until then i will find that
peace within and on the mountain.
Not too many very journal
worthy type things. At least not to mention now. But we have be working
hard here. Had a lesson with a recent convert of ours. Just reading Alma
41. She just started crying at the end, talking about how hard some of
her challenges are and how sometimes she just wants to go back home. I
don't know where exactly i was going with this but i then shared alma
7:11-13. Testified of Christ's Atonement and how He knows exactly what
we are going through. It was short and simple but the atmosphere just
changed. Each one of took something from that moment when the spirit
spoke to us. Very special.
But a move sounds like fun. Just
let us know. What is going on mission if the family does move while you
are gone. It would be nearly as exciting :) i support this one.
Dad,
thanks for the conference notes. I especially loved the one that said
"mudwhole" that will be a good one. Also quick fact Elder Renlund was
serving over here in the Africa Southeast area presidency. So he know
Africa. That is cool. As well as Elder Stevenson, his great great
something great grandfather was one of the first missionaries here in
South Africa. Small world now.
Dad I love you!!!
Mom,
i love that quote from President Monson. Great thing happen when we
make Him the center of our lives. Thanks for sharing that and the funny.
Hope you enjoyed the Avengers movie.
Four layer dip, that is
one thing i miss. Especially at conference time. This last week we went
to Spur. A Native American themed restaurant. Got some Nachos. But they
weren't that good. No one can make Mexican like back home. Mexican food
is great. Yum!
Thanks Mom. Hope you have a great week. Love you so much!!!
Bryant, i thought you might enjoy Braai day. :) love ya Brother Elder!!!
Meagan,
i had a great week. Looks like you did too. Dad sent the picture. Quick
questions. 1st, what is is his? I am not sure i have met him before.
2nd, you are in the dance room, right? Did they change the weight room
into the dance room?
Change is good. Hope you enjoy the break. Love you Meagan!!!
Heidi,
Happy Birthday! You are now 11. Wow!!!! Just stop growing a bit okay. I
think i left when you were 5 or 6 right? :) you are just too cute. Hope
you had a great birthday. Love you Heidi!!!
Jera, thanks for the pictures. Soon we will great conference. Words like Ponderize are classic. :) we are very peculiar.
South
Africa has had great growth. Not as much as other African countries but
still great growth. In fact the missionaries began here in Cape Town
before anywhere else but somehow Joburg and Durden will both have
temples before Cape Town does. Hopefully soon. It has been great to be
apart of this work.
Love you Jera!!!
Well it has been another great week. Looking forward to what will come. I love you all so very much. Have a wonderful week.
Love, Elder Pennington
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