October 10, 2016

Ah P Day again my Beautiful Mother!

So firstly I have had the most adventurous and exciting Preparation day today and I will simplify all so I can express most of everything.

This morning Elder A and I left our flat waiting for the bus to go to Rivington Pike (Castle Ruins near Horich... 25 mins to get to the base and about an hour to trek up)

So we organized with the Elders and Sisters of our district and made the plans to go.

As we were waiting at the bus stop a Motorbike goes flying past and is side swiped by a BMW entering the intersection. It all happened so fast and I would never point a finger however all involved are OKAY!!!!

Brutal situation, however people get caught in very difficult situations and let me tell you I was so ready to bless that man with priesthood power. 

" SIR DO YOU HAVE FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST?"  hahaha  Could you imagine if you had to interview someone before offering a blessing for such a circumstance. Time in every instant is precious and every second on my mission is another second to returning. That thought petrifies me. I absolutely love it here in Bolton and depending on transfers I will be here for CHRISTMAS!!!!

Packages:

Thank you for all your incredible gifts and love! I cannot express enough to you the time and love that goes into such an appreciated package. Your fulfilling hugs and goodies and the warmth of HOME. Even though father sent me the pictures and it looks like winter has begun! Well I love the snow and I am praying for a white Christmas! Love and joy in the air and all around us. Just one day at a time.  All in all a brilliant week with some beautifully inspired people.

Thank you for your pictures, I cannot wait to share my lovely family with the world.

  

"President Ulrich,

What a splendid preparation day and accumulated week all in all. So much excitement and I am going to do my very best to express what is needed. 

There is such power within the human body and I have come to know on many occasions that the mind, body and soul are so interconnected. Many times this week I have been able to excel far beyond what I thought capable. Today was also a testament to the physical enduring power as we climbed Rivington Pike. Both body and spirit have grown abundantly since beginning the Lords mission of mortality 20 Years ago and also this time of triumph/also despair for these coming 2 years. Heavenly Father wants us to push ourselves so he can allow us to more fully use HIS Strength and become truly what he would be proud of. I always love the introduction you spoke of yesterday at the mission fireside of Heavenly Father introducing our Savior, Jesus Christ, as someone he was pleased with. I will continually try to live with this in mind for the rest of my life. Such power within the thought of how he would introduce me.... 

The First LAW of Heaven is DIVINE! Obedience really does bring forth the blessings of Heaven. I have earnestly sought repentance for any time missed during this mission and seek to find those who are prepared by faith. I feel so honored to have a companion who has the same vision of aligning our lives to the Lord’s work. We are together for a very sincere and special opportunity.  I really do feel we knew each other and that we will always be brothers of this gospel. Elder A. is excelling and we have worked very hard to build and maintain our teaching pool these past couple weeks! I love every time I introduce him as my son and get to smile because I truly am proud of him and what he holds within his testimony. He is a powerful advocate of this faith and we together await the spiritual revitalization of Russell M. Nelson this coming Satuday, Oct 15th. What an opportunity to start and magnify the mission being instructed by one of the brilliant quorum of the twelve apostles. I feel that honor and I actually feel the same honor with your spirit president. I felt so inspired by the spirit during the Mission Fireside yesterday night and I am so proud our dear friend M.C. was able to accompany us. I really do see the potential that he has in Heavenly Father’s eyes and I seek to help him in any way I can. I think it’s so beautiful when they ask you exactly what the spirit directs:) M.C. is such a blessed man, and I really do love him like family. We have a lot to work through and the confidence and spirit instilled have allowed him to see all things are possible with God in this work! He is changing and soon enough he will be at that pulpit allowing others to hear his conversion. He actually stood in fast and testimony meeting and thanked the church for the love and example of those who attend. He is such a prepared son of God! There is power within this work and nothing will stop this work from progressing. 

Elder A, and myself seek to report our special miracles to you and seek to advance this work here in Bolton! We have continued to memorize The Standard of Truth and Doctrine and Covenants 4. You shall hear from us soon:)

I am allowing Elder A. to talk to everyone we meet and he is gaining the confidence in himself and in his testimony. I truly know he will be a missionary of boldness and love. Following the Savior is the most magnificent gift this world has and people are so blind! I will help Elder A. see his true potential and allow this little kitten to become the lion he is destined to be.

I love this Gospel President and I will work to be all that I can to leave an influence of glory within a confusing world. The soul that shall be truly converted will be my own and I still search for those that are humble and prepared!

Love you President,

Elder Cooper

Bolton England"

My weeks are filled with laughter as Elder A, and myself get along so very well. He is such an inspired missionary and we still have much work yet to accomplish.  We were tracting one night late and knocked on this young woman's door and as the porch light flickered Elder A. said without hesitation, "I saw a pillar of light ....... " just as she opened the door.  It took everything I had to control my laughter.

M.C. Is a man that I started the NO-Smoking program with and he felt discouraged at the lack of immediate success.  Maybe a little too much, too fast. He felt the love and admiration of Elder B. and I and we have sought for opportunities to teach him. He is a born and raised Catholic and he is true to the faith of his fathers... He attended the Mission fireside, which is testimonies of recent converts and then President Ulrich pretty much just testifies and everyone melts with change. It’s beautiful hahah Love it! It”s such power every time and I got to sing in the Choir :) USE YOUR GIFTS TO BLESS OTHERS!!! I absolutely love music and I hope we do something special for Russell M Nelson. AHHHHH SOOOOOO SOOOOOOOONNNNN. I cannot wait.

Elder A. and I have been working with a Portuguese man named F. He is the boyfriend of a dear Christian Orthodox woman I met at a bus stop weeks ago.  It truly was inspired as she was walking through town she saw us (We were speaking to a new investigator, B.) and she patiently waited:) I managed to speak with her and she simply said, "I have a friend that is searching for God, he needs the bible do you have one?" I couldn’t have been happier to help. We met F. the next day at a street display and we have been teaching him with a Portuguese recent convert. The conversion is powerful and I cannot wait till he realizes the change that is within him.

What special opportunities to share the gospel and see the blessings of listening and finding resources of referrals.  Mission  Miracles.

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