Hey family, Aug
25, 2014
I want your goal to be this; be in good enough shape to
beat me at basketball when I get back! Good luck! I have been praying
often for our investigators and our less active members I can definitely tell
it's making a difference! We had 5 investigators at church today which is an
all time record for our stake according to Elder Smith. He thinks I'm
a good luck charm because ever since I got here, we've had dinner
appointments every night and the work has been hastening a ton! We have 1
of our investigators on date to be baptized on September 20th, his name is
Harry and he's from Nigeria. He's a super nice guy and you can tell the Spirit
has touched his life.
I've seen plenty
of people that you and I know, Uncle Dwight, the Heavens, President Dudley, and
lots of others. It's been very cool to make connections with people up here
that know people around Southern Alberta, they've all implied I'm a good
basketball player because I'm from there which is a correct
assumption!
It sounds like
you're having way too much fun without me! You guys always have the fun
activities planned when I'm not around, what's up with that!? Just
kidding, but I've been having lots of fun too! We ended up playing soccer
and ultimate Frisbee instead last P Day but we are for sure playing ball today.
On Friday morning Elder Smith and I woke up earlier than normal and went
to the Stake Center and shot around for a few hours, it felt good. '
The biking
and walking life has kind of sucked, just because both pedals on my bike broke
which makes the bike riding a lot harder, but thankfully Brother Crapo has
offered to fix it. The members here are so nice and have treated us like gold. I'm
so grateful for all of them.
This message is
for the girls: Just remember to say your daily prayers and read your
scriptures, I didn't do that enough growing up and I regret it so much! It
helps us have the spirit with us all day and helps develop our
testimonies. Keep having fun and go hard at school.
Mom: I'm well
and alive, just enjoying myself and recognizing all the wonderful blessings in
my life! We've been yelled at and cussed at but that's ok, Jesus was mocked too
but that doesn't mean his teachings were false. The Savior lives and loves all
of us. Keep and eye on dad, he needs you more than you or I realize. May God
bless you and dwell in your heart.
Dad: I've been
keeping your health in my prayers, I know it works. It isn't a doubt to me at
all, I know the last few years have been Hell from a physical and emotional
standpoint, so one thing I'd like to tell you is this; Jesus Christ understands
what you're going through and he can relate to the pain. Pray and ask for his
help specifically, and you will receive it. I wish I would've read my
scriptures and prayed more often, I know you guys do but continue to do that.
Look at the positives in life, like there's always someone fatter than you so
don't worry about that ;) haha.
My companion is also
a huge Seahawks fan, I mean he is from Washington so it makes sense! He's just
bummed that he missed to Super Bowl, but don't worry I filled him in.
Continue to love
the Lord and put him first, family is a huge asset in his plan so don't destroy
that asset! I love you guys and I am always thinking of you.
Love,
Elder
Derek Strate
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