Elder Anderson is doing great. Hanging in there for sure. Jason expressed to me the love he has for the people of Fishers Indiana. He is loving the scenery and the quiet laid back people and feel. (The tornado sirens are a bit annoying, going off twice a day, but he is loving it none the less) He has shared some experiences about conversion stories he has heard from the members there and how amazing their stories are. He loves the gospel that he is able to share with those around him. His companion is helping him learn to work and not be shy or quiet about the work he is there to share. He is teaching him to be the best missionary out there, cause Elder Anderson certainly will be!!! LOVE you bro! Write him if you haven't yet! And if you already have... well write him again! He loves to hear from us.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Just a little insert from Alesha's letter this week -
This week has been so amazing, We have ran into so many people and taught so many lessons, more than ever before! We've added on about four new investigators within the last week and they are amazing! It's like they where prepared exactly for me ;) [;)] I love when this happens haha. I am extremely greatful though, because I know it's only because of the lords love for me that he blesses me so. Elder Law and I have tried really hard to be much more diligent, as well as patient w/in the last week and it's been paying off. It's super crazy because I'm more in tune with the spirit than I've ever been! Elder Law and I have been teaching in unity, I always know his thoughts, and he knows mine. I've been directed to people through clear promptings, the doctrine I've learned has begun to make sense perfect sense, my knowledge has increased, Everything about this gospel makes perfect sense! God is VERY real, and Jesus Christ is indeed our savior, if only everyone could know that! haha but anyways, I've just been overwhelmed by the spirit lately, i had to share. The last two months have been chalked full of miracles, which by the way, every time heaven touches earth is a miracle... this gospel is a miracle. We have a baptism this weekend as well as next weekend and I'm super excited! I'm going to be performing the confirmation this weekend, and Elder Law will be performing the baptism for the sweetest girl alive, her name is Anna Denney. Next weekend's baptism is for Crystal, she is amazing! but anyways. today is transfer day (I'm staying here for six more weeks at least) and Elder Jorgansen (one of the elders living with us) is being transferred out, so we will have a brand spanking new greenie coming in today, yay! now I won't be near as green...
and one from the home front -
The Lord has really blessed Elder Law and I within the last week (because of our increase in Diligence, I'm sure of it) We found four new investigators and have suddenly been teaching way more lessons than before. We have a baptism this weekend as well as a baptism for next weekend, and I'm way excited! We got the chance to go in and talk with all the youth on Sunday and ask about experiences they've had with sharing the gospel and it was incredible to hear, they had so many sweet stories to share, it made me feel like I completely wasted my whole high school experience! We role played with them, and most of the youth here are excellent missionaries, I was certainly surprised. We have a huge service project coming up in the ward, and we have encouraged all of the youth to invite as many people as they can think of, so that should be a huge opportunity to share the gospel, I'm way stoked! Fishers has become a beautiful town of blooming trees and roses within the last month and it's really amazing to see. There's so many different kind of trees with different colors, some with white peddles, pink, green, purple, they're everywhere, and it makes for a gorgeous display, I'm going to send tons of pictures. The sky here is also equally as impressive, the best way I can describe it is a whole ocean of whales moving in unison... It's beautiful, especially during the rising and falling of the sun, we have the BEST sunsets here, hands down. I don't know if I've told all of you yet, but everyone here loves James Dean, they even have a festival each year where people from all over get together with there muscle cars for a huge car show, watch movies, celebrate his life and what not... that's all I know about it. I found out he's buried in Fairmount, so maybe one day I'll be able to check it out. Fisher's is a pretty diverse town, economically, and culture wise. From CEO's to the average working man, there's subdivisions EVERYWHERE as well as huge houses (or more like Castles) there's a lot of super nice Asians/ Arabians In my neighborhood and they attend a mosque nearby. It's super sweet to see. It feels like it does in the city, without the huge buildings and skyscrapers. It's like Provo with a bumload more trees, It's unlike anywhere I've ever been. I LOVE IT.
LOVE - Elder Jason Anderson
This week has been so amazing, We have ran into so many people and taught so many lessons, more than ever before! We've added on about four new investigators within the last week and they are amazing! It's like they where prepared exactly for me ;) [;)] I love when this happens haha. I am extremely greatful though, because I know it's only because of the lords love for me that he blesses me so. Elder Law and I have tried really hard to be much more diligent, as well as patient w/in the last week and it's been paying off. It's super crazy because I'm more in tune with the spirit than I've ever been! Elder Law and I have been teaching in unity, I always know his thoughts, and he knows mine. I've been directed to people through clear promptings, the doctrine I've learned has begun to make sense perfect sense, my knowledge has increased, Everything about this gospel makes perfect sense! God is VERY real, and Jesus Christ is indeed our savior, if only everyone could know that! haha but anyways, I've just been overwhelmed by the spirit lately, i had to share. The last two months have been chalked full of miracles, which by the way, every time heaven touches earth is a miracle... this gospel is a miracle. We have a baptism this weekend as well as next weekend and I'm super excited! I'm going to be performing the confirmation this weekend, and Elder Law will be performing the baptism for the sweetest girl alive, her name is Anna Denney. Next weekend's baptism is for Crystal, she is amazing! but anyways. today is transfer day (I'm staying here for six more weeks at least) and Elder Jorgansen (one of the elders living with us) is being transferred out, so we will have a brand spanking new greenie coming in today, yay! now I won't be near as green...
and one from the home front -
The Lord has really blessed Elder Law and I within the last week (because of our increase in Diligence, I'm sure of it) We found four new investigators and have suddenly been teaching way more lessons than before. We have a baptism this weekend as well as a baptism for next weekend, and I'm way excited! We got the chance to go in and talk with all the youth on Sunday and ask about experiences they've had with sharing the gospel and it was incredible to hear, they had so many sweet stories to share, it made me feel like I completely wasted my whole high school experience! We role played with them, and most of the youth here are excellent missionaries, I was certainly surprised. We have a huge service project coming up in the ward, and we have encouraged all of the youth to invite as many people as they can think of, so that should be a huge opportunity to share the gospel, I'm way stoked! Fishers has become a beautiful town of blooming trees and roses within the last month and it's really amazing to see. There's so many different kind of trees with different colors, some with white peddles, pink, green, purple, they're everywhere, and it makes for a gorgeous display, I'm going to send tons of pictures. The sky here is also equally as impressive, the best way I can describe it is a whole ocean of whales moving in unison... It's beautiful, especially during the rising and falling of the sun, we have the BEST sunsets here, hands down. I don't know if I've told all of you yet, but everyone here loves James Dean, they even have a festival each year where people from all over get together with there muscle cars for a huge car show, watch movies, celebrate his life and what not... that's all I know about it. I found out he's buried in Fairmount, so maybe one day I'll be able to check it out. Fisher's is a pretty diverse town, economically, and culture wise. From CEO's to the average working man, there's subdivisions EVERYWHERE as well as huge houses (or more like Castles) there's a lot of super nice Asians/ Arabians In my neighborhood and they attend a mosque nearby. It's super sweet to see. It feels like it does in the city, without the huge buildings and skyscrapers. It's like Provo with a bumload more trees, It's unlike anywhere I've ever been. I LOVE IT.
LOVE - Elder Jason Anderson
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
From the missionary...
I went on exchanges last week and got to go to the northern part of Indianapolis (which is beautiful) My companion and I where scheduled to meet with someone and we where going to have a member present. The member was a guy who had major depression. he was a successful guy, obtaining his masters degree in Chemistry, and many other degrees that set him up as a professor at one of the major universities down here. I can't remember which one. He was forced into retirement because of health issues and his wife divorced him taking there kid with her. He didn't get any money from his retirement, and now lives in a tiny apartment by himself. while we where at our appointment we gave him the opportunity to bare his testimony on the plan of salvation, and how it has blessed his life. While testifying I could see the instant change of countenance as he became more bold! His sad eyes and frown relaxed, and I was really feeling the spirit. after our appointment he thanked us for being able to come a long and bare his testimony. That Sunday he stood up at the podium during fast and testimony meeting and bore his testimony on being able to come out with us, he was so grateful!! This story has inspired me, and really confirmed to me the reality and effects of what this gospel does to us! it gives us hope, it's there to bless our lives and lift our spirits. God new that life was going to be hard for each and every one of us, and that's why he's offered to give us help no matter what, and ease our spirits with his love. The holy ghost is a beautiful, and the it feels my bones each and every day as I go out and testify!
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