Family :)
I am really excited to write today because of the beautiful experience that we were able to have today. It is actually the 28th of February. I have been quite busy this week until now so I have been unable to write. I'm glad that ti get to include in this letter the experience of Tevita's and Hola's baptism!
Their father's hear has been softened after many fasts and prayers on be half of him self and his sons. The twins were excited and looking forward to their baptism so it was a true blessing to them that their father was understanding of their desire to follow Christ. Remember that their dad used to be a member but is less active now due to things that occurred in the past. He still has his testimony of the gospel. He just lets some of his bad habits take priority. The blessings of the gospel and the promises from the prophets and apostles are incredible. They tell us that if we live and stay true to the gospel that we will receive all the blessings Heavenly Father has in store for us. I know this is why these twins needed the gospel so much in their lives. There will be a day when they together with their family will receive the blessings of the Father -- together. They have set the example and will make the difference. I'm excited about their fellow-shippers and how active the ward has been in helping them feel comfortable at church and all!
Their baptism service was beautify. They didn't have many clothes of their own, so one of their fellow-shippers grandma sewed them some skirts and polo t-shirts to wear to their baptism. They looked great! They were happy as they listened to their primary president teach them about the importance of baptism. The, afterwards, I had the opportunity to take them into the font and do the ordinance. It was beautiful! We had our ward mission leader give a short lesson about the Holy Ghost and had our bishop give closing remarks. It was beautiful! Wish you all could have seen it. It is crazy how so many people that have affected my life forever ... you will never have the opportunity to meet! Sometimes I wish I wasn't in Tonga on some little island so that you could meet all the people from my mission more easily!! It's alright. Maybe when I get home and tell you about everyone, you will be ablle to feel the love and impact they made on me!!
3/1/15
Crazy how time is flying!. It is already March. You will probably receive this in April or at least the end of March. We are nearing the close, but I want you to know how much I appreciate each one of you in my life and how much love you have rendered in my behalf and the sacrifices you have made for me. I am eternally grateful you all have been such a huge part of my mission!
The Savior lives. He loves every single one of us individually. He will always have his hand out stretched. We have a prophet and apostles to help guide us in these last days. We have the word of God translated by Joseph Smith who restored the gospel of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Ghost and the power of God! I'm so happy to have this opportunity to share this message!
Kihi Kakai Katoupe!!
Love
Your Son/Brother
Blake Daniel Harmon
Our Family is ∞
Monday, February 23, 2015
Sunday, February 22, 2015
E-mail (Dated: 2/22/15)
Hey Everyone,
So glad to be able to say I feel so much better and have been able to engage in this beautiful work this week. I know I told you this past week that we anticipated on seeing two of our investigators enter the waters of baptism, but the adversary has been working very hard on the hearts of their parents. We have not given up, just some set backs....but nothing prayer and acts of faith can't fix. We are focusing on the positive and helping them continue to keep commitments and follow the footsteps of the Savior.
We have seen some awesome changes in our ward this week. We have gotten them very involved in the "inviting" processes. It has been fun to role play with them and see them have an increased desire to invite their neighbors and friends to listen to this beautiful message. We had lots of them get some of their friends to even to come to church, it was quite fun!!!!!
Me and Elder Bunting have actually been involving a lot of our efforts in the lives of less active members of the Koulo ward and some families in the Fangale'ounga branch. Success has been slow which is hard, especially as we continue to visit and teach these people and then right when you think you are helping them, they don't come to church or their commitment they made was broken. However, I have realized that there is no waste of time in this gospel when it comes to efforts of righteousness and seeking to do good in God's kingdom. Sometimes we do not see the fruits of our labors, but I know that God knows our efforts and knows our hearts.
After going to one of our less active families on and off for about a month, we hadn't felt like we have had much success. Then, just the other day they showed up to our house with a dog that they had killed for us to eat. It was awesome . . .because it truly helped us feel the impact of love that they have been able to feel from us. They expressed thanks for our efforts on their behalf. Afterwards we talked to our bishop and and he was so surprised that we have been able to teach and talk with this family the last few weeks. He said missionaries always get turned away when they have made attempts in the past. It was an awesome testimony builder that God softens and prepares the hearts of his people - even the less active!!!!
Things are well. I love you all so much!!!! Know I am thinking about you and praying for you everyday!
Love You!!!
MOM 'DUDE'
Brooklin SYST
So glad to be able to say I feel so much better and have been able to engage in this beautiful work this week. I know I told you this past week that we anticipated on seeing two of our investigators enter the waters of baptism, but the adversary has been working very hard on the hearts of their parents. We have not given up, just some set backs....but nothing prayer and acts of faith can't fix. We are focusing on the positive and helping them continue to keep commitments and follow the footsteps of the Savior.
We have seen some awesome changes in our ward this week. We have gotten them very involved in the "inviting" processes. It has been fun to role play with them and see them have an increased desire to invite their neighbors and friends to listen to this beautiful message. We had lots of them get some of their friends to even to come to church, it was quite fun!!!!!
Me and Elder Bunting have actually been involving a lot of our efforts in the lives of less active members of the Koulo ward and some families in the Fangale'ounga branch. Success has been slow which is hard, especially as we continue to visit and teach these people and then right when you think you are helping them, they don't come to church or their commitment they made was broken. However, I have realized that there is no waste of time in this gospel when it comes to efforts of righteousness and seeking to do good in God's kingdom. Sometimes we do not see the fruits of our labors, but I know that God knows our efforts and knows our hearts.
After going to one of our less active families on and off for about a month, we hadn't felt like we have had much success. Then, just the other day they showed up to our house with a dog that they had killed for us to eat. It was awesome . . .because it truly helped us feel the impact of love that they have been able to feel from us. They expressed thanks for our efforts on their behalf. Afterwards we talked to our bishop and and he was so surprised that we have been able to teach and talk with this family the last few weeks. He said missionaries always get turned away when they have made attempts in the past. It was an awesome testimony builder that God softens and prepares the hearts of his people - even the less active!!!!
Things are well. I love you all so much!!!! Know I am thinking about you and praying for you everyday!
Love You!!!
MOM 'DUDE'
Brooklin SYST
Monday, February 16, 2015
Hand Written Letter (Dated: 2/16/15) [#74 from Tonga]
Family!
What joy it brings me to be able to write to you today:) I have good news that my sickness has started to feel lots better! After e-mailing you on Feb 16, my companion took me to the hospital where they took my temperature and I was on ibuprofen at the time and my fever was 102. I was on fire. They told me that I needed to stay for the afternoon so they could take my temperature and wait for the doctor to come and take my blood. I had the couple missionaries, Elder and Sister Delong, invite me to go sleep in their extra bedroom at the mission quarter because they have air conditioning in their home. So, we stayed there for a little over 30 hours while I let my fever drop back down. I feel quite a bit better now. I would not say 100% but I am able to walk and do the work which I was called to do!!!
On Tuesday or Wednesday, the boat came and I received the birthday package from you all. It was very heart warming! Everything touched my heart. The book by Elder Holland is awesome! I loved loved loved the letters! The birthday cake and candles are awesome. We are going to save them for the 2nd of March (Bunting's Birthday!!) Thank you so much for all the big and little thoughts that you put into it. I thought it was great! It was also kinda fun. I received a bunch of letters from Mom and Dad. Some were from August, haha. 8 months ago! I was laughing very hard! It's cool to know that my parents have taken the time to write me weekly. It gives me a very strong sense of pride in my heart! I have a very deep appreciation and love for the dedication you all have made towards me in this time of my life!
I can not express how much strength you all have given me to do my best and to push through every trial that I am faced with. This week has been difficult for me while battling sickness. I though to myself, "Why am I going through these trial? Why is Heavenly Father allowing one of His faithful, obedient servants to suffer so much?" I soon found the answer while reading through my patriarchal blessing. It is short and simple. Heavenly Father needs me to understand fully the power of prayer. I was humbled. Heavenly Father knows me perfectly! I have been so incredibly amazed on my mission to see how he knows perfectly how I need to be shaped and become better. Something I struggle with once in a while is relying on my own strength. But, I don't need to do that. My Savior has already paid the price for all of us. Sometimes I am focused on the sins that Christ paid for us in Gethsemane and I forget that he also felt our sorrows, weaknesses, trials, disappointments, sickness, etc. The atonement covers so much more!
As I have learned how to rely more on prayer and communication with my Heavenly Father this week, I see why my patriarchal blessing focuses so much on understanding the power of prayer, because through it, we shall know all things which are important to us and through revelation we shall know what is important to our Heavenly Father and want is expected of us and through it all, we shall come to know more fully the atonement and our Savior.
I know that Jesus is the Christ. I know that His arms are stretched out to all that seek Him and they close to none...even those that turn away from Him. His hand is stretched out still.
Your Brother & Son
Blake Daniel Harmon
Mom "Dude"
Love You
Ofa Atu
What joy it brings me to be able to write to you today:) I have good news that my sickness has started to feel lots better! After e-mailing you on Feb 16, my companion took me to the hospital where they took my temperature and I was on ibuprofen at the time and my fever was 102. I was on fire. They told me that I needed to stay for the afternoon so they could take my temperature and wait for the doctor to come and take my blood. I had the couple missionaries, Elder and Sister Delong, invite me to go sleep in their extra bedroom at the mission quarter because they have air conditioning in their home. So, we stayed there for a little over 30 hours while I let my fever drop back down. I feel quite a bit better now. I would not say 100% but I am able to walk and do the work which I was called to do!!!
On Tuesday or Wednesday, the boat came and I received the birthday package from you all. It was very heart warming! Everything touched my heart. The book by Elder Holland is awesome! I loved loved loved the letters! The birthday cake and candles are awesome. We are going to save them for the 2nd of March (Bunting's Birthday!!) Thank you so much for all the big and little thoughts that you put into it. I thought it was great! It was also kinda fun. I received a bunch of letters from Mom and Dad. Some were from August, haha. 8 months ago! I was laughing very hard! It's cool to know that my parents have taken the time to write me weekly. It gives me a very strong sense of pride in my heart! I have a very deep appreciation and love for the dedication you all have made towards me in this time of my life!
I can not express how much strength you all have given me to do my best and to push through every trial that I am faced with. This week has been difficult for me while battling sickness. I though to myself, "Why am I going through these trial? Why is Heavenly Father allowing one of His faithful, obedient servants to suffer so much?" I soon found the answer while reading through my patriarchal blessing. It is short and simple. Heavenly Father needs me to understand fully the power of prayer. I was humbled. Heavenly Father knows me perfectly! I have been so incredibly amazed on my mission to see how he knows perfectly how I need to be shaped and become better. Something I struggle with once in a while is relying on my own strength. But, I don't need to do that. My Savior has already paid the price for all of us. Sometimes I am focused on the sins that Christ paid for us in Gethsemane and I forget that he also felt our sorrows, weaknesses, trials, disappointments, sickness, etc. The atonement covers so much more!
As I have learned how to rely more on prayer and communication with my Heavenly Father this week, I see why my patriarchal blessing focuses so much on understanding the power of prayer, because through it, we shall know all things which are important to us and through revelation we shall know what is important to our Heavenly Father and want is expected of us and through it all, we shall come to know more fully the atonement and our Savior.
I know that Jesus is the Christ. I know that His arms are stretched out to all that seek Him and they close to none...even those that turn away from Him. His hand is stretched out still.
Your Brother & Son
Blake Daniel Harmon
Mom "Dude"
Love You
Ofa Atu
Sunday, February 15, 2015
E-mail (Dated: 2/15/2015)
Hey loved ones,
There's no trial too tough, and in no trial are we ever alone. My week has been filled with some pretty amazing experiences and some pretty tough things physically and mentally.
I have had a lot of time to write you letters about it all, but I would like to give you a little update, and I hope that the letters you get are not to big of a repeat.
This week we have been able to teach the twins we have been working on for quite some time!!!! We have their baptismal date set for the end of this week. They have a pretty sad background. I described it in detail in a letter I sent home. We have some pretty high hopes for this family of theirs.
On my birthday we decided that we wanted to go out to a lot of the part member families and the less actives. Thing is with less actives in Tonga is that they probably don't know one thing about the church. They were just baptized along the way some how and ended up in the records. It is a good way to bring up conversations with a family. So, we were able to go to a family that is actually in the Church of Tonga. Once upon a time the father of the house was baptized. We found out at the age of 20 he decided to go to another church!!!! Crazy how he doesn't remember any of the doctrine from the church. Well while we were about to leave they told us how their daughter was possessed with the devil or evil spirits...... I don't really know how to say that in English. Well, they asked us to go home and pray for her, but me and my companion felt inspired by the Holy Ghost to tell them about the priesthood and how it has been restored to the earth and that we could bless their daughter with the authority given to us by Jesus Christ and we can cast those spirits out of her. We were then able to bless this girl and after the blessing she came back to herself and her personality and emotion came back to her body with tears in her eyes she told us Thank You. I know that Heavenly Father has work for us to do and we need to be ready when we are called upon.
So on another note, around 7 o'clock on February 14th I was driving and I felt my body over come with the chills and a fever quickly came upon my body. For the past 3 days I have been laying in bed. Our nurse told me that from working out in the sun all day Saturday re-triggered my fever. Man, it has been really rough. It is also 95 degrees here and 90 percent humidity. Our house is very humid with no air flow. Trying to get rid of a fever in that weather is hard hahahaha...... It's crazy that I have lost 15 pounds in the last couple weeks. I was hoping to come home around 210-215 but guess that isn't going to happen hahaha.....
Anyway, things are good. My sickness is feeling a little better today I have been out and about. I hope it continues to get better. It has just been rough the last few days....
So, on another note, I was just talking with Elder Bunting how its been 3 years since I rolled the truck on the 19th of February. Then, just today, I was backing up on a hill and I didn't see a car coming behind me. The other car didn't have a horn to warn me and it was in my blind spot since i was on a hill. I was going about 5 mph, but the car behind me was going about 20 and we smacked together. It took off my whole bumper and busted the frame and lights. Most likely totaled the car....... my weekend has been really rough.....I am really hoping that next week will have more ups than downs. I just feel like the adversary is working really hard on this little guy...
Good thing, President Tupou was really chill with it all. He just had me sign a little form, and they are just going to send us a new car next week, I just feel supper bad....but hey, things can only go up from here eh!!!!!!
I love you all, please don't worry. I don't tell you these things so you will worry. I tell you because I promised that I would tell you everything. The Lord is on our side..... trials make us stronger people!!!!
Love You All
Elder Harmon
Mom Dude
Brooklin Syst
There's no trial too tough, and in no trial are we ever alone. My week has been filled with some pretty amazing experiences and some pretty tough things physically and mentally.
I have had a lot of time to write you letters about it all, but I would like to give you a little update, and I hope that the letters you get are not to big of a repeat.
This week we have been able to teach the twins we have been working on for quite some time!!!! We have their baptismal date set for the end of this week. They have a pretty sad background. I described it in detail in a letter I sent home. We have some pretty high hopes for this family of theirs.
On my birthday we decided that we wanted to go out to a lot of the part member families and the less actives. Thing is with less actives in Tonga is that they probably don't know one thing about the church. They were just baptized along the way some how and ended up in the records. It is a good way to bring up conversations with a family. So, we were able to go to a family that is actually in the Church of Tonga. Once upon a time the father of the house was baptized. We found out at the age of 20 he decided to go to another church!!!! Crazy how he doesn't remember any of the doctrine from the church. Well while we were about to leave they told us how their daughter was possessed with the devil or evil spirits...... I don't really know how to say that in English. Well, they asked us to go home and pray for her, but me and my companion felt inspired by the Holy Ghost to tell them about the priesthood and how it has been restored to the earth and that we could bless their daughter with the authority given to us by Jesus Christ and we can cast those spirits out of her. We were then able to bless this girl and after the blessing she came back to herself and her personality and emotion came back to her body with tears in her eyes she told us Thank You. I know that Heavenly Father has work for us to do and we need to be ready when we are called upon.
So on another note, around 7 o'clock on February 14th I was driving and I felt my body over come with the chills and a fever quickly came upon my body. For the past 3 days I have been laying in bed. Our nurse told me that from working out in the sun all day Saturday re-triggered my fever. Man, it has been really rough. It is also 95 degrees here and 90 percent humidity. Our house is very humid with no air flow. Trying to get rid of a fever in that weather is hard hahahaha...... It's crazy that I have lost 15 pounds in the last couple weeks. I was hoping to come home around 210-215 but guess that isn't going to happen hahaha.....
Anyway, things are good. My sickness is feeling a little better today I have been out and about. I hope it continues to get better. It has just been rough the last few days....
So, on another note, I was just talking with Elder Bunting how its been 3 years since I rolled the truck on the 19th of February. Then, just today, I was backing up on a hill and I didn't see a car coming behind me. The other car didn't have a horn to warn me and it was in my blind spot since i was on a hill. I was going about 5 mph, but the car behind me was going about 20 and we smacked together. It took off my whole bumper and busted the frame and lights. Most likely totaled the car....... my weekend has been really rough.....I am really hoping that next week will have more ups than downs. I just feel like the adversary is working really hard on this little guy...
Good thing, President Tupou was really chill with it all. He just had me sign a little form, and they are just going to send us a new car next week, I just feel supper bad....but hey, things can only go up from here eh!!!!!!
I love you all, please don't worry. I don't tell you these things so you will worry. I tell you because I promised that I would tell you everything. The Lord is on our side..... trials make us stronger people!!!!
Love You All
Elder Harmon
Mom Dude
Brooklin Syst
 |
| Blake's Neighbors Made Him a Birthday Cake |
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Picture Post 2/10/2015
We just saw that Blake was tagged on a picture from the Tongan HEFY group that went to Tonga this past summer. Pretty cool!
Monday, February 9, 2015
Hand Written Letter (Dated: 2/9/2015) [#73 from Tonga]
Family,
So much to tell :) What a week full of miracles and blessings! So, to start off, we have begun to teach these two twins. Their names are Terita and Hola. They have a pretty sad background. They live in a little shack. They honestly wear the same clothes every single day. Their mom is in New Zealand and their dad is always gone...drinking Kava in Tonga. It's so hard to show up at their house and see their sad situation. We have been trying to figure out how to help these kids. We recently found out that their dad was a really strong member once upon a time. I guess he actually grew up in the church. WE recently have been working with him and we started teaching his two boys. We have a baptism date for them and their dad is planning to attend the baptism. We are hoping that it will help him remember the covenants that he made at baptism and that he is able to feel the spirit touch him and remember the blessing he received from the church. We re excited for this coming week. WE are excited to see the members be involved in helping us!
Yesterday, we had and experience that I will never forget. We were at a less active member's house. Actually, he had joined another church when he was 20 years old. Now he is in his late 40's. But, we have been going there every once in a while and sharing messages with their family. It has been really cool....This last time, while were there, they think that she might be possessed with evil spirits. In Tongan, they told us that the devil has control over her. So, they asked if we could pray for her. We mentioned to them that we could give her a blessing and cast ou those spirits. We told them that it ws the same way that Jesus gave a blessing and that it is the same power/priesthood. They were very excited and actually insisted on us blessing their daughter. We walked into the room and we could feel something was not right with their daughter. I was almost like she was not herself. I don't know here, but it was like someone took away her personality and any emotion.
After the blessing, tears were streaming down her face. I was like she came back. Definitely an intense experience and a huge testimony builder that God's authority is still on the earth today and we are able to be tools in his hands!
I'm so grateful to be worthy to have the priesthood to do what Christ would do if he were on the earth. So grateful for this incredible opportunity!
- Your Brother & Son
Elder Blake Daniel Harmon
We are Eternal!
So much to tell :) What a week full of miracles and blessings! So, to start off, we have begun to teach these two twins. Their names are Terita and Hola. They have a pretty sad background. They live in a little shack. They honestly wear the same clothes every single day. Their mom is in New Zealand and their dad is always gone...drinking Kava in Tonga. It's so hard to show up at their house and see their sad situation. We have been trying to figure out how to help these kids. We recently found out that their dad was a really strong member once upon a time. I guess he actually grew up in the church. WE recently have been working with him and we started teaching his two boys. We have a baptism date for them and their dad is planning to attend the baptism. We are hoping that it will help him remember the covenants that he made at baptism and that he is able to feel the spirit touch him and remember the blessing he received from the church. We re excited for this coming week. WE are excited to see the members be involved in helping us!
Yesterday, we had and experience that I will never forget. We were at a less active member's house. Actually, he had joined another church when he was 20 years old. Now he is in his late 40's. But, we have been going there every once in a while and sharing messages with their family. It has been really cool....This last time, while were there, they think that she might be possessed with evil spirits. In Tongan, they told us that the devil has control over her. So, they asked if we could pray for her. We mentioned to them that we could give her a blessing and cast ou those spirits. We told them that it ws the same way that Jesus gave a blessing and that it is the same power/priesthood. They were very excited and actually insisted on us blessing their daughter. We walked into the room and we could feel something was not right with their daughter. I was almost like she was not herself. I don't know here, but it was like someone took away her personality and any emotion.
After the blessing, tears were streaming down her face. I was like she came back. Definitely an intense experience and a huge testimony builder that God's authority is still on the earth today and we are able to be tools in his hands!
I'm so grateful to be worthy to have the priesthood to do what Christ would do if he were on the earth. So grateful for this incredible opportunity!
- Your Brother & Son
Elder Blake Daniel Harmon
We are Eternal!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
E-mail (Dated: 2/8/2015)
Part One
Hey family I just jumped online, sorry it took me so long, this was our only available time for the computers.... but I have over 32 heart felt emails from so many loved ones that have been keeping me in their prayers and fasting, and I know that you have been the source of letting people know I needed prayers in my behalf. I am so grateful!
I don't don't have time to respond to everyone that wrote me, but I love them and I am grateful to them. I would love it if you could tell them THANK YOU for me, and let them know that I am doing a lot better. I am not have not having many problems with my fever and my mission president is also well now..... I did go to the hospital/clinic for the for the night to have my blood tested and they found that my blood was not infected so that was good. This means that I did not need to have a blood transfusion. I have felt all the prayers and fasting and the Lord has blessed me.... Please let everyone know how grateful I am!!!
Your Son/Brother
Elder Harmon
Part Two
Hey Family how are you all??? Well things seem to be going pretty good for me and my companion out here in Ha'apai. This week we had an incredible meeting in Tonga (MLC) we were able to have some awesome opportunities to learn and to grow! The first half of the meeting we were able to have the opportunity of watch the new movie " MEET THE MORMONS"! What a life changing movie! The whole time I watched it, the only thing I could think about is how blessed we are to have been given so much. The gospel is such a blessing in everyone's lives. If the people would only let it inside......
I have been given so much in my life, I have been given a new view these last couple years and continually as the days go by. I know that we all have so much potential in the church to do so much good. We all have the opportunity to magnify our calling!!!!!!
OK, so the computer just said its shutting down in 5 minutes. I didn't know it had a timer on it???? Hahaha, just going to send this just in case! Hahaha, if it doesn't die I will keep typing in another email.
Just know all is good and we are beginning to see success in our area and are hopeful to see some amazing people walk into the waters of baptism these next few weeks!! Heavenly Father's timing is everything!!!!
Love you all!!!!
Part Three
OK, sorry there was a pause and then a play kinda moment...the computer died, but then it did just start right back up for me.
So, once we got back to Ha'apai, we have been able to see a lot of missionary work momentum in our wards. We have had some very successful family plans with people in our ward and they have been planning to work towards some of their own family members...cousins and such.
On Sunday me and my companion had the opportunity to give talks. The original topic of course is missionary work, but I wanted to get more depth with the members on thinking about what missionary work really is and why it is just important to them as it is to me....
So, I started to think about the reason I came on a mission. Going back to primary answers. I wanted everyone to have the same blessings that I have in the gospel, #1 being sealed to my family for eternity.....I thought about how many people here in Tonga are the only members in their families, There are so many part member families, and I talked about how we need to all start with the people in our own homes first. The prophet said the most important missionary work we will do is in the walls of our own home! Then I tied it into the temple in family history work. It was cool because we have been able to see lots of results lately from families working with family members... I am praying that after this week I will be able to tell you some incredible stories about these two twins we are going to begin teaching tonight!!!!! I love you all tons! You are all in my prayers!!!
Elder Harmon
mom dude
Brooklin SYST
 |
| Blake's Missionary Quarters on Koulo |
 |
| Hihifo |
Monday, February 2, 2015
Hand Written Letter (Dated: 2/2/2015) [#72 from Tonga]
Family,
We have had a pretty busy week. This Monday we went to Tongatapu (main island) so we could go to the MLC Conference. Thank goodness the plane was good this time! No problems! The first night I was still feeling very sick so the nurse took me to the doctor and the took my blood and they tested it for the Dengue Fever. the next day they called and said my blood is clear, but to just treat the fever. By Thursday I felt pretty good like it had mostly left my body. I want to say thank you for all the prayers and fasting and for putting my name in the temple. They truly helped me so much! I'm sorry if I worried you guys to death.
The meeting went really well. We got to see the move "Meet the Mormons!" I thought I was going to have to wait to get home to see it, but President Tupou wanted to show it to us for motivation. I am so proud to be part of God's kingdom and to have grown up with these amazing blessings!
The people in the movie inspired me to always want to magnify my calling. We as members of the church have such an opportunity given to us to make a difference. We do make a difference!
While this week has been good, it has also been quite difficult. Many of our appointments fell through and things seemed to simply not be working out. It will pay off though. Hard work always does. Whether it is now or later, we will see the blessings of our labors.
We have been working towards some families in our area on inviting some of their family members to be taught. Just yesterday, the fellow-shipper came to us and said that his cousin has said "yes" to having us come and teach them! So, tomorrow we have some good teachings setup!
We have baptismal dates that continue to get delayed. It has been the most frustrating thing. We are trying to get support from the investigator's family but the biggest problem is that we don't have any support from the ward itself!! We will make it...just takes fasting and lots of prayers.
My zone has actually been difficult since Swan, Freer and Berry left. The missionaries that switched them out are making things very difficult. We continually have to enforce rules. Trying to do everything with love has been my goal. I'm getting better everyday but still not perfect.
By the time you get this I will have spent 8 months in the Ha'apai islands. What a life changing experience it has been. I'm grateful for the call!
Your Brother/Son
Blake Daniel Harmon
Ofa Atu
We have had a pretty busy week. This Monday we went to Tongatapu (main island) so we could go to the MLC Conference. Thank goodness the plane was good this time! No problems! The first night I was still feeling very sick so the nurse took me to the doctor and the took my blood and they tested it for the Dengue Fever. the next day they called and said my blood is clear, but to just treat the fever. By Thursday I felt pretty good like it had mostly left my body. I want to say thank you for all the prayers and fasting and for putting my name in the temple. They truly helped me so much! I'm sorry if I worried you guys to death.
The meeting went really well. We got to see the move "Meet the Mormons!" I thought I was going to have to wait to get home to see it, but President Tupou wanted to show it to us for motivation. I am so proud to be part of God's kingdom and to have grown up with these amazing blessings!
The people in the movie inspired me to always want to magnify my calling. We as members of the church have such an opportunity given to us to make a difference. We do make a difference!
While this week has been good, it has also been quite difficult. Many of our appointments fell through and things seemed to simply not be working out. It will pay off though. Hard work always does. Whether it is now or later, we will see the blessings of our labors.
We have been working towards some families in our area on inviting some of their family members to be taught. Just yesterday, the fellow-shipper came to us and said that his cousin has said "yes" to having us come and teach them! So, tomorrow we have some good teachings setup!
We have baptismal dates that continue to get delayed. It has been the most frustrating thing. We are trying to get support from the investigator's family but the biggest problem is that we don't have any support from the ward itself!! We will make it...just takes fasting and lots of prayers.
My zone has actually been difficult since Swan, Freer and Berry left. The missionaries that switched them out are making things very difficult. We continually have to enforce rules. Trying to do everything with love has been my goal. I'm getting better everyday but still not perfect.
By the time you get this I will have spent 8 months in the Ha'apai islands. What a life changing experience it has been. I'm grateful for the call!
Your Brother/Son
Blake Daniel Harmon
Ofa Atu
Sunday, February 1, 2015
E-mail (Dated: 2/1/2015)
HEY MOM AND DAD!!!
I know that you might be in bed, but i was just letting you know that I am in Tongatapu right now, ( main island). I have a MLC meeting tomorrow.
I don't have a lot of time. I just wanted to tell you both I'm so grateful for your emails and your concerns, complements, updates and your heart along side with mine. It makes Mondays the best day ever to read loving comforting things from my parents. I have felt so much love today on email. I know the Lord is watching out and knows us and our breaking points.
So, I received a lot of love today. I had you both write me today. I had Megan Hoyt, Brooklin, Blake Hansen, Ryan Parry, SHAYDEN LUKER, Brian lunt. and every single e-mail was filled with love and concern for me and how much I mean to them in their lives.... this meant a lot to me!!!
This week has been very hard for me. I have the Dengue Fever which is a sickness from mosquitoes and it is very miserable. It has kept me bed ridden for this entire week. I also cannot sleep because of the nonstop pain in my legs. It has been a little better the last few days. But, I am going to the hospital this week and we will see is there is something they can help me with...
Please don't worry though....I'm going to be just fine. We all just have our trials and this has to be one of mine..... President Tupou also has the sickness... hahaha so I guess its just going around the islands.....
Know I love you!!!! I'm happy and things are well... Its a bummer to lose Swan to a transfer, but 5 months is a short time to be separated.....
We have a solid missionary replacing him, it should be very good!
Mom, 'DUDE"
P.S. - Mom I know you love me, but don't call the main office about my sickness. They are already on top of everything:) mwauh
I know that you might be in bed, but i was just letting you know that I am in Tongatapu right now, ( main island). I have a MLC meeting tomorrow.
I don't have a lot of time. I just wanted to tell you both I'm so grateful for your emails and your concerns, complements, updates and your heart along side with mine. It makes Mondays the best day ever to read loving comforting things from my parents. I have felt so much love today on email. I know the Lord is watching out and knows us and our breaking points.
So, I received a lot of love today. I had you both write me today. I had Megan Hoyt, Brooklin, Blake Hansen, Ryan Parry, SHAYDEN LUKER, Brian lunt. and every single e-mail was filled with love and concern for me and how much I mean to them in their lives.... this meant a lot to me!!!
This week has been very hard for me. I have the Dengue Fever which is a sickness from mosquitoes and it is very miserable. It has kept me bed ridden for this entire week. I also cannot sleep because of the nonstop pain in my legs. It has been a little better the last few days. But, I am going to the hospital this week and we will see is there is something they can help me with...
Please don't worry though....I'm going to be just fine. We all just have our trials and this has to be one of mine..... President Tupou also has the sickness... hahaha so I guess its just going around the islands.....
Know I love you!!!! I'm happy and things are well... Its a bummer to lose Swan to a transfer, but 5 months is a short time to be separated.....
We have a solid missionary replacing him, it should be very good!
Mom, 'DUDE"
P.S. - Mom I know you love me, but don't call the main office about my sickness. They are already on top of everything:) mwauh
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)