October 28, 2013

Our office couple here is the absolute greatest! Holy moly! They are the neatest people. It's like I've been able to work with Nonnie and Poppie! They are the Tischners, from Salem Utah. Elder TIschner was a Patriarch of 13 years! They take too good care of us here. Many times a week, Elder Tischner will whip my companion and I up some popcorn. I had forgot what that tasted like, but mom, I could just go on about how cool they are. Even though we are busy, working with them here is like working with angels and that makes it okay. 

This last week was busy because we were taking care of departures, arrivals, transfers, and other things. It all came together okay though. We saw the Bell family - they came to pick up Elder Bell who's from Gilbert, Arizona. It's so weird to see good mission friends go home. He's been here the whole time that I've been out. We were actually in the same zone back in my second area. He always made sure to be my friend and tell me that my Tagalog would come a long haha. I love the mission. That's one of the greatest miracles... I can speak Tagalog.

It was amazing the last week to work in Angeles as well. We went on exchanges with the Elders out there right now and had some great lessons! I will never ever tire from telling the story of the restoration. The family we taught seemed to perk up as we taught. The spirit bears such a solemn testimony of the truthfulness of that occasion. Its amazing that I don't have to be there to know that it's true. I do. I know it's true with all that's in me. I love this gospel, I love my Savior and His work. I love you and our family mom. Because of His plan, that love can last forever. Truth has been restored.

Love,

Elder Blackham