Mission Miracles

It's been a while since I've posted anything. 

I guess I feel blog's are more interesting with pictures, and Jaden hasn't sent too many recently, but he's sent a few over the last couple of weeks.

He sent this one of a fan a few weeks back.  There is a gentleman in the area he's serving 

whose family are members, but he has never joined, although he goes to church

more regularly than his wife and children.  He took the six missionaries in the area to his 

Chinese Character academy, and then out to dinner.

While he was with them asked each of them what their favorite scripture

 in the Book of Mormon was.

Jaden responded with 2 Nephi 32:3.  The gentleman then wrote the words

"feast upon the words of Christ" on the fan.

He of course wrote something from each of the missionaries, and this was the result:

  Pretty cool, huh?!

It's fun to see the little bits of Asian culture that Jaden sends home in his pictures.

Although this gentleman is not a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 

Jaden is confident that he will join at some point.

Last week, Jaden had the opportunity to go on a hike to a Buddhist Temple.

I waited all Sunday night to get an e-mail and it didn't come.

The hike ended up taking 4 hours longer than expected!

But, I woke up the next morning to an e-mail from him.

Here are the pics from his hike:

 

 

 Jaden shared a couple of neat experiences he has had where he witnessed miracles.

I am going to copy and paste from his letters because I think it's best in his own words.

"My miracle of the week happened yesterday. We were a little short on food this week, and it came down to only having some eggs and hotdogs for our dinner yesterday. We weren't looking forward to it, but I thought it wouldn't be too bad, I'd just be a little hungry going to bed. But at church, one Sister gave us a big bunch of bananas. I thought "'Phew. Those will help fill us up.'" though I still wasn't expecting to be entirely full. And then another Sister gave us a bag that had rice, curry, meat, and kimchee in it. We were so blessed. We had a good meal for dinner, and we weren't hungry afterwards. I felt that maybe these Sisters felt prompted to give us food, or maybe they were just being kind for no reason. Either way, I know that Heavenly Father blessed us, even if it was something as simple as having a good meal for dinner.

Also, spring is here! the blossoms are so beautiful! Have a good week everyone!!!

Love,

Elder Roskelley"

I was so worried when I found out he was short on food,

but then he reminded me that "yesterday" would have been the Sabbath.

They just didn't have a chance to shop on Saturday.

So grateful that the Lord watches out for His children and knows their needs,

and so grateful for those who are in tune with the spirit to meet the needs of others!

Then last Sunday, he shared an experience he had with General Conference.

This is what he said:

"My miracle of the week happened yesterday. About halfway through the first session of General Conference, Sister Kim walked in and asked for some help. Elder Diede and I walked out to the hall to see a forien woman there. I tried speaking English to her, but she held up her hands in a cross. Then, in a very thick accent, I heard "Russia". She was a Russian woman, about 60 years old. Just from hand gestures, and city names, I gathered that she had been baptized in Russia, had come to the Seoul Temple for her endowment, and has been in Korea for 8 years since. But that was all I understood. I had no idea why she was at our church, or what she needed. I thought maybe she wanted to watch General Conference, so the four of us walked into another room with a computer, and I pulled up LDS.org. Elder Diede told me to translate the page into Russian, which I did. But the woman just shook her head. Previously, out in the hallway, the thought had crossed my mind "Use Google Translate". Now that we were by a computer, I quickly pulled up Google Translate, and set the option to translate into Russian. The woman could not type, so I could only translate yes or no questions. I reaffirmed what I had guessed about her, and then proceeded to ask if she wanted to view General Conference. She humbly nodded her head. I believe she hasn't seen it in the 8 years she has lived in Korea. I told her we would pull it up, and then I told her I was glad to meet her. Then I asked her what her name was. She quietly said "'Claria'". I told her my name, and told her that if she needed any more help, we would be right next door. She quietly said "'Thank you.'" After the English session of conference ended, we took a small break. I was in the bathroom when Claria walked out. Elder Diede and Sister Kim walked her to the gate, and assured me later that she was okay. I don't know if I'll ever see her again, but I am so grateful that not only would the Lord provide such a great tool such as a simple translator, but that he would allow the Holy Ghost to prompt me to use Google Translate. I am sure Claria bennifited much from Conference. I know I benefited much from this experience. I'm grateful that Heavenly Father would allow me to be here to help Claria. It was an amazing experience. 

I love you all, and please spend your week well! (That sounds cooler in Korean.)

Love,
Elder Roskelley"

Miracles do happen!  Our Heavenly Father lives and loves us, and knows our needs!

We are His hands! That has been a resounding message for me

in the past few weeks.  If we will strive each day to listen to the promptings of

the Holy Ghost, we can be a part of those miracles that happen.

I truly have a testimony of this principal!

It's nearing the end of Easter Sunday, and I am so grateful for my Savior, Jesus Christ,

and for His sacrifice.  I know He is the son of God,

that He came to earth to show us by example how we should live.

I'm so grateful to know that through the atonement of Jesus Christ,

we can be forgiven of our sins and someday live with Him and all of our loved ones again.

How grateful I am for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation!