Hats and Implants

 

This boy has been enjoying his time on the wall around the city. His hat may have changed a bit from the cowboy hat that he used to wear on a daily basis, but he still wears a hat most days.

He tells us that it is a different kind of heat where he is currently living than what we have here.

He likes to explore his new area.

During our last phone call, we started talking about when Chance first got his implants.

I was reminding him of little details like when he brought me the laundry from the dryer and told me

it was "done."

He was hearing the beep of the dryer for the first time after he got his implants.

He also put his little ear up to the fridge and dishwasher, and with eyes bulging , looked at me in amazement as if to say,  "DID YOU KNOW ALL OF THESE THINGS MAKE NOISE?"

We had a whole period where Chance became acquainted with our appliances.

We found these little gems while looking at the blog to find the post when Chance first had his implants first activated: 

What a cute kid!

And now look at him!

Speaking Mandarin in England while serving a mission.

AND getting acquainted with new appliances in England:

This is what Chance had to say about his week:

The weekend a week ago our boiler went out and so we had 5 days of cold showers and it was bone chilling at first but then it became bearable. Don't worry though, we were able to get it fixed, so we have warm water now. 

This Gospel is so true y'all. It has the power to change us into better people. The Gospel is the best medicine for anything going on in your life. It can heal you. Never take for granted the gospel, for we are a blessed people to know it and to be a part of Christ's true church on the Earth. 

Helaman 3:27-28

"Thus we may see that the Lord is merciful unto all who will, in the sincerity of their hearts, call upon his holy name.

Yea, thus we see that the gate of heaven is open unto all, even to those who will believe on the name of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God."

God is a merciful God and he wants us to receive great blessings and happiness. The Gospel is the way he has set for us to acheive those things. Live the principles found in the gospel and look to Jesus Christ, and you will have the best life you could ever have. 

I love you all! 

Have a great week! 

With much Love,  

Elder Paxton

A Thumb in the Eye

It has been a while since the blog has been updated with Chance's activities in the great land of England.

First off, he is still there, though he moved to another city.

He has found some pretty fantastic things to explore in his new city like Roman ruins, castles, and a wall that goes around the city.

Chance enjoys walking along this wall and looking down into the city.

He got a picture of a sunset from the wall.......combining two of his favorite things.

He also saw a butterfly in his flat. And Chance loves his animals and insects.

It is always a good day when Chance gets to see any kind of critter.

Here is what Chance had to say about his week last week:

Last Tuesday we went and played basketball with the elders and sisters and towards the end of the playing I went to go lay up the ball into the basket and one of the other elders was defending me and his thumb actually went in my eye and so that was an interesting  experience. It's all okay though, I got a bruise on the bone above my eye but it's all good. 

I wanted to focus this week on one line from Alma 38:9 which says: 

"Behold, he is the life and the light of the world." 

(The full verse is below)

9 And now, my son, I have told you this that ye may learn wisdom, that ye may learn of me that there is ^ano other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the ^blight of the world. Behold, he is the word of truth and ^crighteousness.

I love this because I have found in my life that he is my light and he is my life. I am still learning a lot of things. I am still trying to build my relationship with my Savior. I know  without a doubt that he is guiding me, placing me in situations to help me. I don't know who I would be without the Savior. I have seen his hand multiple times throughout my life. He is my older brother, he is my Savior, he is my strength. Through him, I can accomplish all things. 

I hope that each of you will develop your relationship with your Savior. He is there for you, and he wants to lead you home. He is the best and the only way back to our Father in Heaven and the greatest happiness you will ever know. Pray, study the scriptures, come to know the Savior in any way you possibly can. I know that if you do, you will find a great bond with your Savior. 

I love you all, I know the Savior loves you. More than I ever could. Seek him, Find him, and gain Joy with him. 

Love, 

Elder Paxton