Happy

Another week has gone by... I can't believe in 5 days Elder Monk will be in the field for FOUR MONTHS!! He is already 1/6 of the way through his mission. Time is flying.
Elder Monk's letters lately have been great!! He sounds wonderful and so happy. He loves his area and the people he is teaching. He loves his companion and other missionary friends. He loves the work he is teaching and knows of its truthfulness. He just sounds so happy!!

His letter last week was very entertaining. He has had some interesting investigator/ contacting experiences, but he is growing and learning from each of them. With many of the experiences he writes about he adds what he thinks he could have done better and what he will do next time in certain situations. He is growing immensely and it is wonderful to watch.

He wrote and amazing scripture for me in his email today:

Moroni 9:25
My son, be faithful in Christ; and may not the things which I have written grieve thee, to weigh thee down unto death; but may Christ lift thee up, and may his sufferings and death, and the showing his body unto our fathers, and his mercy and long-suffering, and the hope of his glory and of eternal life, rest in your mind forever.
"I love this scripture. With all the events of the world today that people have to worry and fear, and increase the stress in their mind. We have much to rejoice about. Recoice in Christ and the wonderful gifts that He has given us. Recoice is His goodness and mercy and love. Let this hope take the place of all the worries of the world in your mind. Put your faith in Him, and He will direct you through all the storms of life."

What incredible thought and guidance?! I love to get his letter each week and see his growth. He is great faith in Heavenly Father and for His plans. He is an obedient missionary and is and will continue to be blessed for his endeavors.
We are all so proud of him!!!