I got a call from Brother Bailey in the Mission office, and I knew that my Grandpa Gerrard had passed away, but i told him that i needed to finish this lesson and that i would call him back. When this man sat down he asked me why i came on my mission and I looked at him right in the eyes and told him that my Grandpa just passed away, but with tears in my eyes i testified to him that the reason why I'm on my mission is because I KNOW that families can be together forever and its through this gospel that families can gain that opportunity. And because i know this I know that ill see my grandpa again and that he was tarrying with me in that moment. There are those that cant believe things because they cant see them but you cant deny a testimony and the manifestation that the spirit brings when it confirms truth. It was in that moment that the spirit was present testifying of truth in that moment. And I wouldn't want to be any where else right now to be able to testify to those around me that because of the Savior we will all be resurrected and through the way of faith in Him, repentance, baptism, receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost so it can guide us while in this life. We can endure to the end so we can live with our families together I'm beyond grateful that my last memory with my grandpa will be the time i was able to go with him to the temple in the Bountiful, Utah temple and i will see him once again in white on the other side. After the lesson I had with Elder Westover I called the mission office and officially received the news that He had passed, but it only fulled my fire to continue to work hard to help others, because i cant imagine how i would feel if i felt like i would never see him again. I would note that, that Tuesday was one of best sunsets i have ever seen, which was a great way to end the day in memory of Grandpa Gerrard. It was a tough week i could really see the adversary trying to work against us, but my testimony is firm and I'm thankful for all the prayers on my behalf. It is soo comforting to know that the Savior is always there if we are only to reach out to Him in prayer. I'm glad to be a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This is His restored gospel on the earth. I know this because i received my own testimony through prayer.
On Saturday it was great haha we walked from 11am all the way to 7pm haha we didnt sit down once! We just talked to a bunch of people and it was good! We had some members give us apples and I bought some fresh honey from some people we met haha it ended up costing 10$ which was the exact amount of money i found out on the road early that day and i felt like for some reason i really needed to buy their honey.. its super good haha and the people are very nice and sweet people so that was definitely the highlight of the day although i had to carry all that extra weight that day its amazing when your doing missionary work you just dont feel tired at all! Definitely a blessing from our Heavenly Father! the last 30 min of walking to our dinner appointment i ended up carrying my companions bag, because his back was hurting so thats why im carrying his bag, but I took a picture with my honey and next to this wall that says my Mom loves me quite fitting after a long day haha
My charge to all is to always give glory to God he is waiting to bless us, but only to those that are meek and recognize his hand in our lives so I would encourage all to look for him throughout their day because just like the sacred hymn says,"I need thee every hour, stay thou near by. Temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. I need thee oh i need thee every hour I need thee oh bless me now my Savior I come to thee!" This week was a hard week but because I was close to my Savior.. The attempts made by the adversary stood no chance!
Keep smiling yall!
Love, Elder Gerrard
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