What a Week...

Elder Martin's email Aug. 29, 2016

"The look of regret after eating the peppers. I have milk dripping down my face.
 I promise I have better manners than that, mom."

Spanish knockouts

A little something that their investigator gave up.

Ashley's baptism

Elder Jensen, Ashley, Elder Martin

Elder Liddiard, Ashley, Elder Martin

** One thing he forgot to put in his group email, the water heater at the church was not working, so the water in the font was freezing.

"Conversion is not a onetime event, it is a lifelong quest to become more like the Savior."  

Russell T. Osguthorpe

Service is a Blessing!

Inasmuch as ye are humble & faithful and call upon my name, behold I will give you the victory.  D&C 104:82

A Grateful Mom

Today, I received the sweetest email from some people in Elder Martin's ward.  He and his companion had dinner at their home and the couple was kind enough to take pictures and send to us.  I am so grateful for kind people that know how much we miss our sons and take the time to share pictures.  It's always good to see that handsome, smiling face!

This picture was taken in the kitchen, does that mean they did the dishes?

"You do not go alone when you go to serve."  Henry B. Eyring

Creeper Dudes and Jumping Dogs

Cast is off

Elder Martin's email, August 15, 2016

***The BTAC is the Burbank Temporary Aid Center.***



"When you go to comfort and serve anyone for the Savior, He prepares the way before you."   Henry B. Eyring

Another Busy Week

Elder Martin's letter, August 8, 2016

"By helping others come unto him, you will find that you have come unto him yourself." Henry B. Eyring

Weekly Update- 1st Transfer

Elder Martin's weekly email, August 1, 2016:

Investigator, Manet (l) and Sister Andrus from the ward.

When they do service at the food bank, they are always rewarded.

"Heavenly Father knows all about you, your strengths and your weaknesses.  He know perfectly who you are, but...He also knows who you can become.  And with that knowledge, He has placed you here now--at the exact place and time in which you can do the most good with the talents and gifts He has given YOU."  Elder Craig C. Christensen

Broken Bros, Cracked Companions, Dinged up Duo, etc.

Elder Martin's letter July 25, 2016

They are both so skinny, no wonder they are breaking bones.

(Before the wrist was broken, he made a one handed Odell catch and made a touchdown.)

 

A few of my questions, that were answered.  

Who's socks were used for the splint?  They were his. He had extra sock because they were using them for 'flags' in the football game.  And yes, they were clean.  One of the Elders is trained as an EMT/paramedic, so he is the one that took care of him immediately after it happened, and fashioned that awesome tree trunk splint. And yes, it hurt but he said it was better than just having his hand hang.

Why was it so late when he was having it taken care of? (almost 9pm) Because the nurse was in Santa Clarita tending to someone that had their head split open.  Sweet Sister Farrimond has been busy this week.

It is always such a joy to get his emails and pictures. We love seeing that big smile, he is so happy.

"The gospel is not there to prevent hard times from happening but to make those hard times easier and doable."   

Al Carraway