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Sunday, March 17, 2013

excerpt from Nonnie's email

(This is Elder Blackham's response to his grandmother's question, "What did you learn from your last area?"

You asked me to report the things that I've learned. In my last area, I think one of the things that I learned the most was the importance of being obedient even when it's awkward or puts you in a wierd situation. With the previous missionaries that were in my last area, they developed inappropriate relationships with the members who worked with them. For example, they would let them into the missionary's home, stay up late chatting with them. It was hard for me to come in because I had to change the traditions that the members were already used to. I was scared because I didn't want to offend them but found great strength. I mentioned to them that we were trying to be obedient because we needed miracles in the work. As we talked to them, the members were actually understanding. I found the only thing holding me back my own doubts. We've got to obey, and I know the Lord will provide a way. 

love,
Elder Blackham

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