May 13, 2013

Hi Family!

It was so good to talk to you all yesterday! i really enjoyed it! added note:"The whole family came in for Mother's day and we spoke to Chris on Skype for two hours (we were waiting for his brother Ben to get here from work).  It was such a blessing for all of us to hear is voice and see how much he has already grown. His confidence is starting to shine through. Mission life has been good for him.  We laughed and giggled and enjoyed his conversation until the last 10 minutes, then we cried.  It was hard to say good-bye again."

I guess since i talked to you all yesterday ill just tell a quick expierience.

so last Monday we had dinner with this family but the mom is the only one who goes to church so everyone else is "less active." (the Father and Son) We had dinner, talked with the family, and then had a lesson at the end and left without thinking anything of it. Yesterday their son whos 17 or 18, comes to church. We figured it was just because of mothers day. so We go up to him and say hey glad you could come to church. And he says... Last week after you guys came over, i just felt  i needed to go on a mission!!!!!! SOOO SICCKKK!!! This Kid who has been less active for a long time is now deciding to go on a mission!! Because we visited him!

By small and simple things are great things brought to pass! Missionary work isnt always about finding people who have never heard of the gospel and giving it to them, but small things like visiting someone, or asking them simple questions, or just bearing your testimony, can have a big outcome! Great things ARE brought to pass.

Anyways, i hope you guys are doing great! I miss you and i love you!

Love, 

~Elder Chris Jones~