October 25, 2010

From: Ryan Jay Allred

Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 12:27 PM
To: Allred, Kevin
Subject: I know my Savior loves me!

 

Hot Dog!

         So recently Brother Hamblin came into our apartment while I was sorting through some things and he started chastising me for having pictures of "Beautiful Women" on my desk.  But what he didn't know was that they were pictures of my four beautiful sisters!!  Boy I am sure blessed to have all of the wonderful family and friends that I do.

          This week was a lot of fun, unfortunately you may have to read my journal to get the full effect.  But probably my favorite part of the week was being able to participate in the Tickled-Pink breast cancer walk with the community.  We only got this one picture from it but the photographer was our Bishop's wife so hopefully we will be on the front page of the newspaper or something.  So we spent Saturday morning spending time with everyone in the community and went on a two mile with some of the people we are teaching.  It was a lot of fun because everyone wanted a picture with the Elders and their pink shirts, even those that are not members of the church.  We got to talk to some really neat people along the walk and hopefully they will start meeting with the Elders in their areas.

         Other than that, boy life is going well.   Susan has been sick this week but with a combined effort from the ward we hope to see her at church next week.  John is still progressing well and reading a little from the Book of Mormon every day even with his reading problems.  The Faria's, Lampross's, and Bishop's, and Smith's are all making soo much progress we are getting close to passing them off to just their home teachers.  The ward is doing well to go out and love people.  Isn't that really all we need?  WE heard a talk in church yesterday focused on "TPLOC" or the pure love of Christ.  That is what works miracles in this world and makes any form of missionary work successful.  I am glad to hear that you are doing the same thing in Rexburg by sending out the priests.  It's all just one more way to show that love.

           The one who has done the most this week though is Jeff.  We met with him almost every day this week to read and pray with him.  Then, unexpectedly, his mother passed away this Thursday and he has had a lot of need for the Lord.  We can sure tell though that he has been helped by seen and unseen hands as he has faced this trial and I know that Book of Mormon has helped a lot.  We walked over to pick him up for church yesterday and he was sitting there all ready to go.  He is doing his part and we can tell the Lord is doing the rest.

            Yup, well  I'm out of time again.  Hurrah for Dad getting the new job!  That will be a little different won't it.  And thanks Mother for the good letters and stamps and labels, I'm trying to get them all sent out.  Scott + Lorinda + Saryn, you guys are amazing. We loved the Pez toys, once we figured out who they were from.  Ill probably just keep them forever.  Jennifer, good idea, I'll have to look into it.  If you find one, grab it for me to use please.
           Everybody!  Please just remember how much your Heavenly Father loves you.  Last night as we taught a couple of families who are really struggling I got to feel His love for them.  That is one of the perks of being a missionary.  And I know HE loves all of us so never give up.  I love you all, have a great week.

Elder Ryan J Allred
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Hurrah For Israel!!!

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