I have been a little under the weather as of late. While laying in bed a few mornings ago ... my wife received a text message from a member of our ward. We learned that the parents of these members (the Jackman's) are also serving in London England on a mission and have worked with Jed! Along with the texts, they sent a few photos of him at a mission conference which I include here.
They said, "Jed says hello!!" They also texted an excerpt of an email they were sent. It reads, "As you know we spent some time with Elder Murri. He is an impressive missionary and an exemplary leader in the mission. Please pass on to his parents that we were so impressed with their son. They can be so very proud of him!"
That was fun and it was nice of them to share with us. It helped pick me up.
Jed did tell us where he is now in his email to his Mom on Oct 11th. He shares, "Hey mom, sorry that I didn't email you on Monday, it was transfers. Long story short (not really a long story, but that's a good phrase), I'm being transferred to Hyde Park Zone in the middle of London to be a Zone leader there. I'm sad to leave Watford. I really love it here. I really do. I love the people, I love the area, I love our investigators -- our friends -- that's what they are to me (we have a couple who are so, so close to their dates, and I'll miss them now), I'll miss my companion, Elder Wright. He means a lot to me and I've learned a lot from him. I've learned a lot from my experience here, I'll be sad to go. But I'm super excited for the next chapter! I'll let you know how it goes."
He also shared some special feelings (members of the church call this their testimony) ... "...I'm praying for dad. I don't know what else to do but work hard and hope that the Lord will bless him for the work that I do for Him. I'm telling you this to keep myself accountable. I know that Heavenly Father will bless dad, and the rest of the family. I know that He responds to sincere prayers. I have a testimony of that. I know that He is up there. I know that He is listening. I know that the Gospel blesses lives, regardless of the state in which they're currently in. Those things are all true." I am moved by Jed's words, "... He responds to sincere prayers..." as I also know that to be true.
I conclude this post with an experience from Elder Murri's letter "...A miracle this week:
We got a call from some elders in a place called Tendering, and they gave us a referral, her name is Melanie. We went to contact her as soon as we could, but we couldn't find her. We went probably three more times, and encountered some serious resistance each time, weather it was people telling us to bug off, or swearing at us, or slamming doors in our face, or trying to distract us, all of them were crazy. We couldn't contact or find her, but we knew that she was precious to God, and so we kept trying to get a hold of her. One day in the car we called her randomly, and she answered! We set up an appointment with her, and later met her at the chapel with our ward mission leader, Joel. We gave her a tour of the chapel and taught her about the Gospel of Jesus Christ as well. We ended at the Baptismal font, where we invited her to be baptised, and she said yes! Without reservation or hesitation. The Spirit was there, and it was very strong. It was awesome to be able to feel an honest concern and desire for the welfare of her soul. She'll be baptised in two weeks. The ward loves her, and she loves the ward. I love them too.
This is the work of God! I know that it's real, and it is "A marvelous work"!
They said, "Jed says hello!!" They also texted an excerpt of an email they were sent. It reads, "As you know we spent some time with Elder Murri. He is an impressive missionary and an exemplary leader in the mission. Please pass on to his parents that we were so impressed with their son. They can be so very proud of him!"
That was fun and it was nice of them to share with us. It helped pick me up.
Jed did tell us where he is now in his email to his Mom on Oct 11th. He shares, "Hey mom, sorry that I didn't email you on Monday, it was transfers. Long story short (not really a long story, but that's a good phrase), I'm being transferred to Hyde Park Zone in the middle of London to be a Zone leader there. I'm sad to leave Watford. I really love it here. I really do. I love the people, I love the area, I love our investigators -- our friends -- that's what they are to me (we have a couple who are so, so close to their dates, and I'll miss them now), I'll miss my companion, Elder Wright. He means a lot to me and I've learned a lot from him. I've learned a lot from my experience here, I'll be sad to go. But I'm super excited for the next chapter! I'll let you know how it goes."
He also shared some special feelings (members of the church call this their testimony) ... "...I'm praying for dad. I don't know what else to do but work hard and hope that the Lord will bless him for the work that I do for Him. I'm telling you this to keep myself accountable. I know that Heavenly Father will bless dad, and the rest of the family. I know that He responds to sincere prayers. I have a testimony of that. I know that He is up there. I know that He is listening. I know that the Gospel blesses lives, regardless of the state in which they're currently in. Those things are all true." I am moved by Jed's words, "... He responds to sincere prayers..." as I also know that to be true.
I conclude this post with an experience from Elder Murri's letter "...A miracle this week:
We got a call from some elders in a place called Tendering, and they gave us a referral, her name is Melanie. We went to contact her as soon as we could, but we couldn't find her. We went probably three more times, and encountered some serious resistance each time, weather it was people telling us to bug off, or swearing at us, or slamming doors in our face, or trying to distract us, all of them were crazy. We couldn't contact or find her, but we knew that she was precious to God, and so we kept trying to get a hold of her. One day in the car we called her randomly, and she answered! We set up an appointment with her, and later met her at the chapel with our ward mission leader, Joel. We gave her a tour of the chapel and taught her about the Gospel of Jesus Christ as well. We ended at the Baptismal font, where we invited her to be baptised, and she said yes! Without reservation or hesitation. The Spirit was there, and it was very strong. It was awesome to be able to feel an honest concern and desire for the welfare of her soul. She'll be baptised in two weeks. The ward loves her, and she loves the ward. I love them too.
This is the work of God! I know that it's real, and it is "A marvelous work"!