Prayers are always answered

More sunshine, more food, more rad times,  more miracles, more swag,

and also some sad times.

The end of an era... so transfers is always rough. This time extra

rough. A legend has gone home. Sister Pinther started her mission when

I was in Hull zone 18 months ago. Shortly thereafter she moved into

the Leeds zone where we were together for 6 months. 3 of which in the

same district. Fast forward until I moved to York. Sister Pinther was

once again in my district. This time it was different. She trained a

fantastic sister named sister Gil-Molinas. We created amazing memories

here. You've all seen the pics soooo Gucci. We had a blast. But the

best part is how well we connected. She taught me so much!! I'm looking

forward to road trip 2k19... but the thing I've learned from her is

all about being converted to the gospel of Jesus Christ. I didn't

really see the difference until sister P came around. She helped me

become more converted and I am forever grateful. It is all about what

you do and think when no one is watching. Are you going to go back

home and be not changed? I sure hope I won't.

Moving on.

This week we learned about Alma and Amulek. And I have really enjoyed

learning from them both. I have identified someone in my life who may

be like Amulek who is lost and hard hearted. It's great to see the

change that can come when you follow the example of Christ.

There are often people you meet whom you know you were supposed to meet.

Jack Gore you know who you are. I don't think it's possible for me to

look at my mission without thinking of you. I've learned and grown and

changed and laughed and well, been super happy since I met you. The

rest of the Gore family has treated me so good. They head off to

America for 6 weeks so you won't hear much of them but it's been a great

week with them. Ian pay attention. Grace Gore is a legend, Jack y'all

know, Lauren quiet around me but still way nice. Mike and Sarah treat

me like one of their own (almost) haha they all crack me up. Basically

God knows exactly where he's sending you and who you're going to meet.

It's all for a reason.

My life has been great. Lots of memories but let me tell you it seems

I am learning more and more lately. Challenges will come and there will be dark times

ahead but I know that through prayer and study and church we can

handle the storms. I was particularly low on Sunday and it was a

toughie but we had a fantastic chat with our friend Antoinette. It

really put into perspective how much I do have and what God has done

for me. PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS ANSWERED.  Now most of the time it's tough

to recognise the answers but so fantastic when you do see them! God

gives us everything we need to be successful.  Let me tell ya fam.

I'll quote myself, "The view from the mountain is the top". Pretty much

we get all the good stuff from working hard and it's at the end we can

finally see the fruits of our labours.

I love love the people I have met and I'm sure I'll love the ones in

the future as well. Idk if Antoinette will read this or not but she

has changed me. The simple truths found in the restored church have

been more powerful to me. God is real. He loves you and he knows you.

Ask and he shall receive. I am grateful for the light he brings into

my life through the Saviour. When you feel the most down look up

because he is there with an arm outstretched!
Love you guys and thank you for all your prayers! 

Elder Pilling
Sent from the land of the lads

  

Almost forgot!!  Hailey got us Indian food.  mmm delish!