November 21, 2011 City of Neon

Family,

 

Life is great. I'm a missionary!!! I have no complaints. The ward members treat us so wonderfully. We are fed each night and they are great meals. Some members even accept some last minute lunch appointments with us when we're in the area. I love the members here and their desires to participate in missionary work.

 

As I sat in church on Sunday, I realized the likelihood of me leaving this area at the end of this transfer. When I first came to this area I had no love for it. But I have since dedicated my whole heart to it. To leave it will be sad and heartbreaking. To leave the Slightings will be as well. But I will go where the Lord will have me and I will work my hardest here before I leave. Just to put things into perspective, I have attended this ward longer than I have attended anywhere continuously since I graduated high school.

 

We are very busy these days with the area and with the zone. Last Thursday we took all the missionaries down to Fremont Street and sang and talked to everyone we could. The new missionaries took a moment to get adjusted and work up the courage to talk to people. Eventually they did and they did it well!!! There were a few people who were rude to us but what can we expect? However, there were quite a few people who actually stopped and talked to us. Some even sang with us. This Thursday we are having a mission-wide Turkey Bowl! And on Dec 7 we are having a Mission Christmas Party! President and Sister Neider are keeping themselves busy.

 

Not too much else is happening here in the City of Neon. God still directs this work and we see his hand every day. Alma 26:12 comes to mind.

 

I know this is Christ's restored church here on this earth. And that he is the Christ. And that in and only through him may we return to live with our Heavenly Father. I know the purpose of life! The gospel of Jesus Christ has taught it to me. I am beginning to understand more about who I am. I am a son of God. I am a son of two loving, dedicated, and charitable parents. I am a missionary. I am a disciple of Christ. Oh, and I'm a Mormon!

 

Love,

Elder Cronin