Letter to Mom -May 21, 2017

I'm not sure what happened to the group letter Luke sent us on this week, here is one he sent me:

Hey Mom,

It was great to talk to you, and yeah... the internet cut out here. But it was probably easier for us than to say goodbye. 

Your week sounds nice.  I'm glad you got to go to the temple. I really miss the temple, and I can't wait to go back and attend after the mission.  It's amazing to me that people become less active after going to the temple. It's such an amazing experience and the Spirit is poured out from Heaven when you attend the temple, how can people turn away from that?

Anyway, this week was pretty great in the work, you'll be able to read about it in the group email. But the baptism went well :) She gave a great testimony and she is going to do all that she can to help her family accept the gospel too :)

That's really kind of it for this week.

In the package, I could use more airheads, sour patch kids, and some nice ties (Hopefully Jerry Garcia ties) But other than that I don't have anything I need.

I love you so much Mom,

Luke

Mother's Day -May 14, 2017

Our second phone call with Elder Anderson came on Mother's Day.  He told us he would be calling at 8:00 pm our time.  Our excitement crescendoed as the time approached, but we were disappointed when 8:00 came and went, then 9:00, then 10:00 pm.  Around 11:00 pm, I started to panic a little bit as I had visions of a car accident, or something worse, happening to the elders as they were going to the internet cafe.  I wasn't sure what to do other than pray for comfort.

Finally, at around midnight, Luke made contact with us.  The internet on the entire island had gone out that day.  We woke up all of the kids and gathered around the computer anticipating the call.  Our connection this time, as opposed to Christmastime, was much clearer.  It was so good to hear his voice and see his face.  We had a great chat for nearly an hour and a half.  As the time came to say goodbye, the internet cut out again.  I counted that as a tender mercy.  I've realized that the goodbyes are always bittersweet.  It was easier to just have the internet hang up on us all.

Talking with Luke was such a blessing.  It was apparent from his stories, his mannerisms, and his spirit that he has given himself to the work and is growing in ways that only the Lord can help him grow.  I am so grateful to be a part of his life and this experience.

Pictures -May 7, 2017

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