12/2/10

this week has been good. I have a new investigator named Ann. She is church of england but is interested in what we believe! Crazy that we almost missed her! we met her on the street. Oh.. Please remember Julie's family in your prayers this week. Julie passed away last thursday at around 7:30 pm. Our ward mission leader jokes around with us by calling us Elder Grim and Elder Reaper because we have had 2 investigators die on us in the past 2 months. It sounds kindof sad at first but then you realize that missionary work extends across the veil! At least they know what to look for now. As this transfer comes to a close, I realized that I have learned a important principle. that even though I might not see the immediate outcome, the time we spend with people teaching never goes to waste. 4 weeks after we taught Julie, she was hospitalized. We had finished with the word of wisdom when she went in. Gods timing is impeccable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sorry I don't have time to respond to everything but it is great to hear from everyone.
"Time flies on wings of lightning" a church hymn

There is no amount of times I can say I love you all:)

Until next week!

Elder Collins signing off

11/22/10

It's getting colder and damp. Slowly getting used to it though! Tracting is fine. slowly moving along. We do alot of teaching to eternal investigators:) Halloween was like any normal sunday really..... at least for us. we aren't very normal to worldly standards;)
It rained on november 5 which really stunk. and the branch usually does something but they didn't this year:( In devon though, they like bonfires. they celebrated the 5th on the 6th. Elder Barker is a great companion. He helps me with my confidence alot! we are like complete opposites so I am hoping some of his courage will rub off on me!!

I saw the picture of Carolina! she looked adorable. Was that Sarah holding her?
kindof looks like Sarah. Tell brad I will be praying for him during his surgery. Is it a serious thing that is being fixed?

I love you all and it is great to hear from you!
I wish you luck with life and your endeavors!

your blood brother, Ethan