Enjoy life people!

Hey everyone,

This week felt like a party week. Monday evening I was on exchange with Elder Rex from Orem Utah. He is 1 of 10 kids haha. We had an absolute blast. He is so enthusiastic about the work. He is also newish in the mission, has been out since August I believe. We met so many cool people! We met Jason, a recently baptized Christian.  We had a long chat and scheduled a return appointment for the Thursday coming. We met a lad named Matthew who was previously taught by missionaries. He's cool and is interested. He wants to believe there's a God. We asked a guy who looked athletic where we should go running and he recommended a place called the wolds (I think).  It's supposed to be rolling grass hills and big trees and such. But we mentioned we had no car so he offered to take us some time! So that is exciting. I had more success in the 3 hours Monday evening  than I have had in a looong time. Tuesday this exchange continued. We started the day off with a 3 ish mile run.  I never would have imagined that I would have missed exercise this much. It felt so good to stretch the legs and lungs. We live on the edge of town so we run along the beck and river hull. We saw a submarine :) and enjoyed the beauty all around us.  The day was an absolute blast!  We visited a few less active members. They recommended that my colleague must see the Westwood. This is a big community pasture with incredible trees. There,

we also met a lady with 2 Dalmatian dogs and a Vizsla (like Morgan's). She wasn't too interested in the gospel but still nice person. We met an artist who was drawing the horizon of the Westwood trees. So talented. Also not interested haha. We talked with a ward member named Sister Taylor. She is the best!! She served a mission so she shared many mission experiences and shared how the gospel has blessed her. It was one of the most spiritually uplifting lessons I've ever had. We discussed how life is hard. Really hard. Biggest lesson to learn is to rely on the Lord. Once you realize that you cannot do this on your own and you pray asking god for help, the blessing are waiting. We must act and show our desire and exercise our faith. When I meet people who would truly benefit from the gospel at that moment in time I just

think, man accept the message and you CAN be so happy! Our investigator expressed how it's hard to accept the message because it is so new and different for her. She wants to change, just not sure which way to follow. 

Here's a quote of the week. "Hope is anything but wishful, it is an expectation based on experience." Faith hope and charity work together. Often we overlook hope or charity. Or even faith. But one works with another to create a perfect working mindset. As we strive to be like the Saviour, don't forget about hope.

I went on exchange with Elder Ferrell from Mountain Green, Utah.  We walked for ages. And we met some really genuine people. I was able to practice my street contacting skills and we seemed to do very well.. time went by so fast talking bout how to work harder and see the small Miracles. I love spending time with leadership. They can teach so much and share so much insight.

I met one of the YM in the ward here in Beverley and he got a new bike for Christmas. It's quite a nice bike. I loved talking about it.  So many good memories. He can wheelie for like miles...I'm being serious.

We taught our investigator Elisha. It was a very spiritual lesson.  We talked about answers to prayers. At the end we asked if we could do any service for her. Jokingly she said if only you could fix bikes. Haha. Well, her son did some damage that's for sure. A few flat tires on his bmx bike, and he absolutely demolished the derailleur on the mountain bike. So I removed the derailleur for her to take to the bike shop and we'll get it back going soon.

Another week another day. Enjoy life people.  It is magnificent!

Elder Pilling

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