Monday, December 8, 2014

Dear Family and Friends, Nov. 5 2014

It is starting to get cold here but nothing like at home. A jacket is not even necessary all the time.
It is so wonderful that it rained in Oregon. It is a miracle to start your fast and have it rain that day. It was a wonderful birthday present for Elder Johnston on Saturday.
Elder Johnston was sent a package on his birthday—we picked up and had the Elders with us. He handed it to one of the Elders to open it while we were driving. They replaced the present with missionary pamphlets and Book of Mormons. Then they had him open it. “Oh, this is very nice, I can always use these.” He said. The Elders really could not contain themselves and really started laughing. What a fun thing to do. The elders are so great and their teaching is superb.
We are experiencing many wonderful things here. The spirit is strong in many of the homes we visit. We have been showing the video” Because of Him” on mormon.org. Such a powerful message of Jesus Christ. It really has made a nice feeling be with us as we show it to people.
We have some wonderful people here in our area. We feel so grateful to be here.
We had a young man drown last week. He and his brother was very close. The mom was very concerned about the brother, because he was not showing very much emotion and had not cried. She finally asked him if he was okay. His answer was so tender. “I remember what I have been taught at Church. I know where my brother is and that I will see him again”
What a wonderful testimony for all of us. The Lord does not leave us alone if we can only ask for His spirit to be with us and except it in our hearts.
May the Lord be with each of you in your own trials each day. We love and miss you.

The Johnston Missionaries in South Carolina  

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