On 29 October, we had one of the best experiences of our mission. We traveled on a bus filled with missionaries, both young and old, from Birmingham to London to see three apostles: Elder Ballard, Elder Holland, and Elder Cook, all of whom served in England as young missionaries. Two things were evident; their love for the English people, and love they had for the Lord Jesus Christ, and His gospel.
This is our glorious, and only true mission, the Birmingham, England Mission. You can see Dad in the middle, left hand side. I'm with him, but apparently not looking at the camera at the right second. This was taken in front of the the famous Royal Albert Hall. President and Sister Gallacher are sitting on the left side, next to Sister Holland. As we get to know all the missionaries and the Gallaghers, we LOVE them so much! Honestly! We are humbled to be in such great company.
Here is a picture of Elder Logan front and center:
Elder Logan had emergency surgery on 28 October. Elder Logan had been in our zone when we first arrived on our mission. He's a good-looking kid. Dad thinks he looks like Captain America, but I think he looks like Superman. Whatever (I'm right); he's a superhero to us. Not even 24 hours after surgery, he came from the hospital to our picture session right before our meeting with the Apostles. We LOVE the faith and dedication of our young missionaries.
This is Sister Voelker in the front. She just happens to be our 4th cousin according to FamilySearch. She was originally assigned to Birmingham, but was sent to Wisconsin during Covid. Initially, she missed Wisconsin and things were really hard for her. This week as she is leaving, she posted on Facebook how much she will miss us all. She was able to walk with Elder Ballard from the Royal Albert Hall where our pictures were taken, to the Hyde Park Chapel, about a quarter of a mile. We can't think of anyone better to represent our mission than Sister Voelker.
The takeaway for us:
You love who you serve.
The gospel with change your life as it did for Elder Ballard, Elder Holland, and Elder Cook.
You may not realise (UK spelling - I have a UK keyboard) it, but as we live our lives, we are making history.
When you share the gospel, you change a family's history forever. (As the daughter of converts, I can personally testify that that is true!)
Keep reading your scriptures and saying your prayers!
Another view of the Royal Albert Hall...
This is Rosie, a recent convert who is one of the most pure-in-heart people I know. She was initially contacted in the local park by our missionaries and took to the gospel. She was just baptised last month. She is originally from Turkey where she had a near fatal accident when she was 7 or 8, and was in a coma for several months. When she came around, she was paralysed on her left side. Her family then emigrated to the UK for a better life for their family. She said that the Young Adults are the first friends she had since moving here 20 years ago. I'm so proud of the way she's been embraced by everyone.
The 27th, we had a Halloween activity after Institute. The British kinda celebrate Halloween, but we found out that they really go in for Guy Fawkes Day which is 5 November. We watched a huge fireworks display at our local cricket stadium with 28 of the YA.
The Green Man.... Can be seen everywhere!
Read up on him. Seems he's very ancient.
This is mom on her phone with her new laptop doing her thing - Mission Medical Coordinator (Health Aide) for the mission! Thanks everyone!!!! Mom says our mission is turning out to be like home, me teaching and her doing medical.
We love you all so much and, miss you everyday!!!!
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