We all got to see President Packer this past week, and it was really really amazing. This is the first time that I have ever heard President Bullock talk about his connection to Pres. Packer. He told us that it would probably be the last time as well. I really respect that about the Bullocks. Everyone knew that they were connected, but no one ever heard it from them! It was a really great conference. I love all mission conferences!!! Pres. Packer really didn’t talk all that much. He is quite old, and he had had a very long weekend, and he looked really tired. He answered quite a few questions and then just kinda chatted to us about some things, mostly about obedience. He talked about how we need to do it the Lords way, cause it’s the Lords work. We can do it our way, but when we do that we are alone in our pursuit (D&C 82:10). He used the example of Martin Harris and the lost manuscript. He asked, and the answer was No. The Lord knew what would happen, and so he said No. He asked again. The answer was still No. The Lord always knows best. So what does he do he asks a third time and what happens…. The Lord says yes, but you are on your own. The lord told him the answer, but Martin wanted to do it his own way, and because of that he had to face the consequences. It was an amazing thing to think about, and an amazing way to explain it. I love how much I am learning on my mission. Studying is the best, and receiving revelation on topics is amazing!!! I am going to look back at all my journals one of these days and just be so full of joy at the things that I have learned!!!!
The end of this week was really really great. Can you believe that a year ago I was in the MTC!!! On Saturday which was my Hump day we had a great great day! We taught a family that I have found the day before. I stopped the Mom right in front of our new flat (not a coincidence), and I got an appointment to teach her and her family. Her and her husband have 5 kids, and they are a great family. They lost a child about a year ago, and ever since then they have been coming closer and closer to God. We taught them about the plan of salvation briefly on Saturday, and we are going back on Wednesday to teach the Restoration! This gospel is amazing, and when we can share it with others, that’s the best!!! Please pray for them, and hope that all goes well. I will keep you posted.
I will probably not get to email next week for two reasons. 1) is that we are going to Chorley again, and going to the MTC. E. Wheat’s brother is going into the MTC on Friday (he is serving in Scotland), and we got permission to go and see him. We are probably not going to have time to go to the temple ( I SAY BOO!!!!!), but it will still be a great day! 2) is that it is another bank holiday, so the libraries will be closed. I will probably be able to email on Tuesday just so you know. The MTC is going to be way different. All of the teachers are different, and the President is different too. It is going to be weird, but it will still be great.
I think that that is all for me this week. Thank you all for sending my presents to me for interviews. If anyone else wants to send anything package wise, you can just send it to the flat. I will be able to get it with not much hassle. I will be here until at least the 20th, so you have time. I hope to hear from a lot of people for my birthday!!!!
Know that I love all of you, and that my prayers are always with you! You have always been an amazing support system for me, and you always will be! Thank you for all that you do! You raised me right, and I am sure that you are reaping the fruits of all those hard labours that you had with me. Stay strong and always remember that you are not alone.
Love,
Elder Neal
Pic 1: Shrewsbury Castle at Night
Pic 2: He lost his mind when he went Assistant
Pic 3: It's all in the family!
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