4th of July

Well happy 4th fam!!!! It's seriously crazy that it's July! I cannot believe that! Time is flying out here. It has been a good week here In lea valley. It's gone pretty fast but also felt slow because we have had lots of meeting. But they were amazing meetings and we were super super lucky as a mission.

So it has been a super spiritual week. On Wednesday president Kearon of the 70. And the area president of Europe and his wife came and spoke to the mission! It was amazing. So he and his wife did a mission tour here so they were here for a few days. I'm sure they will do one in other places in Europe as well. But it was great. They are both super super powerful. The meeting was very very long hahaha but it's okay because I learned a lot and had alot to reflect on. We were even more blessed when he came to another meeting we had on Friday. It was a day I won't forget. President Kearon and his wife shared some personal stories that really and truly filled the room with the spirit. I cannot explain the feeling to be honest. I think everyone that was in the meeting knew how special it was. It really was something I haven't felt before. One of the senior couples shared his testimony after and compared our experience to 3 Nephi 17:16 "16 And after this manner do they bear record: The eye hath never seen, neither hath the ear heard, before, so great and marvelous things as we saw and heard" I later talked to sister Stevens after and she shared how this day will always be a day that we will feel and cherish in our hearts. I know I will never forget the way I felt. It was a very special experience. I'm sure it doesn't sound super exciting, but it's because there aren't words to describe it. I am just super Grateful for the chance I had to be there. It was a testimony builder for me. The spirit is powerful. I know elder Kearon is a man of God.

The rest of the week was great. We have been with lots of missionaries just finding like dragons and going hard. It's been super fun. I love just hitting the pavement for days just talking to people haha. But it's been sunny so I think that helps as well. It also rained pretty hard this week and got cold so the population of England was pretty depressed for a few days, but the Lord was watching out for us and the sun came out and people were happy again haha! It's interesting how the weather effects people. We just try our best to be jolly Ol' lads and cheering everyone up.

Funny story, so elder metcalf and elder mecham(from MTC group) are both from Utah. One went to cottonwood and the other to lone peak. I'm getting hazed by these two guys, but of course president Stevens comes over and starts singing the east fight song. Haha oh it was awesome. Both him and sister Stevens are good old leopards.

MTC buddies

So G hasn't been responding to our calls or texts. We have been a bit bummed about that to be honest. We even saw her on Saturday and just the last few days she isn't replying or answering. Its tough because she accepted a baptismal date for the 16th of July on Saturday. But we still have faith in her. H, the 17 year old Columbian didn't make it to church either but he is still doing great. So that's alllll good. He even wants to bring his mom next week!

Today we just went into London and relaxed haha. The sun was out so it was nice. London really is a place where you can just find a bench and relax. Not much going on for the 4th. Some BYU students yelled happy 4th to us so that made our day haha. A bit sad I won't see the fireworks at the country club with you guys but that's okay. Maybe we will light a few off tonight to show some patriotism haha.

LORDS HAND

I have seen the Lords hand in President Kearon and his wife this week. They were able to come and share their personal experiences. And I know that the spirit was there and helped every single missionary who had a question. I've realized that there is a lot I can do better. And I'm grateful for being humbled by the spirit and the Kearons. It was lovely.

I love you guys! Sam comes home in less than a month. My mind is blown. Hahahaha it's crazy to me. I hope he's feeling good haha, love you GUY! And MURICA FORVER! Shoot some guns for me up the canyon. Love ya

Jake

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