Monday, March 30, 2009
Okay, tons and tons of new pictures from our spring break, the baby blessing and new pictures from Aaron in Inuyama, Japan..Keep going to see them all
There are also two letters from Aaron that are posted. Lots to see and read...Enjoy!!!
Aaron's latest letter March 30, 2009
Hey Family!!
Well dang, it sounds like a pretty amazing weekend took place in Utah! I would have loved to be there for the blessing of xxxxx. I can't wait to meet the little angelic girl!! I have already felt for myself of her specialness through Dad's witness of her special mission. As I read it I was completely overcome with the Spirit of confirmation. I only get that body tingling sensation around spiritual things, and I got it then. I know this family has a very special new member, her name is XXXXX.
Over here in Inuyama we have been blessed with much spirit! Sunday was by far one of the best days in the mission so far! The Yagura family all recieved baptism and I had a special witness of my own that God loves each of them. As I gave my talk, in Portuguese, I was so overcome I could only say one sentence at a time (which was good because the guy had to translate it all into Japanese anyway! haha)
I was able to baptize Janaina and Gabriel and felt so much love for them. As I stood in the water with each of them I again felt special power for each of them and stuttered through tears to say the prayer of baptism. They are a special family aided by God to get them this far. They have worked so hard and I even more know now that God aides us in carrying out His holy work.
It is such a blessing to be a missionary. This past week has really been especially full of the spirit and I know that I am called to the Holy work of Jesus Christ. I have such a strong feeling of the truth of this gospel right now as I write this email and I hope some of that conveys through email to you all.
This truly is the work of the Lord. We have Heavenly parents who aid us always. The spirit is within each of us and truly guides our way. Through Joseph Smith, all truth way once again restored to the Earth and we are the beloved benefactors that sacred experience. And furthermore, I get to share that to the people of Japan!
I know you can all feel of this for yourselves. Please strive to do so and always remember you have a loving Heavenly Father.
This is my witness of truth and it is in the name of Jesus Christ.
Elder Parks
Well dang, it sounds like a pretty amazing weekend took place in Utah! I would have loved to be there for the blessing of xxxxx. I can't wait to meet the little angelic girl!! I have already felt for myself of her specialness through Dad's witness of her special mission. As I read it I was completely overcome with the Spirit of confirmation. I only get that body tingling sensation around spiritual things, and I got it then. I know this family has a very special new member, her name is XXXXX.
Over here in Inuyama we have been blessed with much spirit! Sunday was by far one of the best days in the mission so far! The Yagura family all recieved baptism and I had a special witness of my own that God loves each of them. As I gave my talk, in Portuguese, I was so overcome I could only say one sentence at a time (which was good because the guy had to translate it all into Japanese anyway! haha)
I was able to baptize Janaina and Gabriel and felt so much love for them. As I stood in the water with each of them I again felt special power for each of them and stuttered through tears to say the prayer of baptism. They are a special family aided by God to get them this far. They have worked so hard and I even more know now that God aides us in carrying out His holy work.
It is such a blessing to be a missionary. This past week has really been especially full of the spirit and I know that I am called to the Holy work of Jesus Christ. I have such a strong feeling of the truth of this gospel right now as I write this email and I hope some of that conveys through email to you all.
This truly is the work of the Lord. We have Heavenly parents who aid us always. The spirit is within each of us and truly guides our way. Through Joseph Smith, all truth way once again restored to the Earth and we are the beloved benefactors that sacred experience. And furthermore, I get to share that to the people of Japan!
I know you can all feel of this for yourselves. Please strive to do so and always remember you have a loving Heavenly Father.
This is my witness of truth and it is in the name of Jesus Christ.
Elder Parks
Steve and I stopped and visited Kirk and Janiece Burgess...just love those guys and totally enjoyed visiting with them...
I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of Kirk and Janiece, so I found one with them and their son, Josh...We totally enjoyed our visit and love them to death...
Aaron's letter from March 23, 2009...just taking the time now to post it...
Hey Family!
Well this week has truly been amazing! We have found the greatness of phillipines lately and now have three of them as investigators! We have been finding like crazy lately through member help and connections! It truly is amazing how the Lord prepares a way for all to come into the fold. I am always in awe at the power and truth of our Heavenly Father. He truly manifests His hand often and recognizes our dedication to the work. I am so happy and feel so blessed to be in His holy service as an ambassador of Chirst!
We have the baptism of our Brazillian family of four this Sunday and I am way excited to partake of the goodness. These people have worked so hard to stop smoking and prepare for the gospel. They will be great additions to the family! The service is at 12 30 right after church. A ten minute walk from the inuyama eki! You are all invited! haha.
Well that's about all for this week, we need to scoot. But I truly know this church is the living church of Christ. We are extremely blessed to be apart of it and have so much potential for greatness. Never forget whose side we are on and to tell everyone about it!
I love you all and wish you the best in the endeavors of life!
Elder Parks
Well this week has truly been amazing! We have found the greatness of phillipines lately and now have three of them as investigators! We have been finding like crazy lately through member help and connections! It truly is amazing how the Lord prepares a way for all to come into the fold. I am always in awe at the power and truth of our Heavenly Father. He truly manifests His hand often and recognizes our dedication to the work. I am so happy and feel so blessed to be in His holy service as an ambassador of Chirst!
We have the baptism of our Brazillian family of four this Sunday and I am way excited to partake of the goodness. These people have worked so hard to stop smoking and prepare for the gospel. They will be great additions to the family! The service is at 12 30 right after church. A ten minute walk from the inuyama eki! You are all invited! haha.
Well that's about all for this week, we need to scoot. But I truly know this church is the living church of Christ. We are extremely blessed to be apart of it and have so much potential for greatness. Never forget whose side we are on and to tell everyone about it!
I love you all and wish you the best in the endeavors of life!
Elder Parks
Grandpa Wardle's passing...
We got a text message from Steve's sister, Laura letting us know that Steve's stepdad had passed away at 1:15am Thursday morning. We woke early and headed back to Burley to be with the family. Here is Clyde's obituary...
Clyde C. Wardle
BURLEY - Clyde Clinton Wardle Jr., age 87, of Burley, passed away from congestive heart failure at home on Thursday, March 26, 2009, surrounded by his loving family.
Clyde was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Pocatello, to Nettybell (Williams) and Clyde Clinton Wardle Sr. Clyde was very athletic excelling in many sports particularly basketball, where he was selected to the 5th district All Star Team. He graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1942.
While a junior in high school, he met his sweetheart, Edna Clegg, in orchestra. They were married July 22, 1942, in Hollywood, Calif. Their marriage was solemnized in the Mesa Arizona Temple on Dec. 27, 1944.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II, and served from September of 1942 until December 1945. He worked on bomber airplanes. After his honorable discharge, Clyde attended Brigham Young University prior to graduating from Utah State University in vocational ag. His first teaching job was at Declo High School, where he taught ag for 12 years. He then taught another 13 years at Burley High School. He served as president of the Teacher's Association twice.
After 35 years of marriage, his sweet wife, Edna, passed away. He married another sweet lady, Janice Fay Parks, in 1978, and helped raise her children.
Clyde was an active member of the LDS Church. He was the first bishop of the Springdale 2nd Ward and served faithfully in various other callings. Clyde and Janice served two missions. On the first mission, he taught vocational ag at BYU-Hawaii, and on the second mission they served in Nauvoo, Ill.
Clyde was very musical playing his violin and bass fiddle at many dances, funerals and church functions. His hobbies were fishing, boating, snowmobiling, cars, watching ball games and just being with his family which he dearly loved. He was a big tease and had a fun sense-of-humor. He was a wonderful husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his spouses, Zenna Edna Clegg Wardle and Janice Fay Fortier Parks Wardle; a son, Robert James Wardle; a stepson, David Lynn Parks; his parents; his sisters, June Lila, Grace Viola and Bonnie Lee; and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Larry (Sandra) Wardle of Bountiful, Utah, Russell (Carolyn) Wardle of Sandy, Utah, Jay (Millie) Wardle of Burley, Diane (Toby) Harding of Pocatello, Darla (Alan) Nielsen of Burley and Paula (Darin) Johnson of Logan, Utah; his stepchildren, Steven (Annette) Parks of Albuquerque, N.M., Leanna Parks of Salt Lake City, Utah, Susan (Greg) Robbins of Lehi, Utah, Nancy (Deloy) Cox of American Fork, Utah, Laura (Rod) Jones of Almo and Brian (Cindi) Parks of Des Moines, Iowa; his brothers, Alvin (Beth) Wardle of Logan, Utah, Bud (Bonnie) Wardle of Kingman, Ariz., and Bob (Karen) Wardle of Pocatello; his sisters, Shirley Carver of Soda Springs and Jeannie (Bill) Isham of Alpine, Utah; 57 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.
He will be dearly missed by all.
We left Idaho on Wednesday to head back to ABQ, NM... We stopped to have Maddox chicken with the grandkids and their mom before heading onto SLC, Utah
We had a blast having lunch with the grandkids...the grandson was a pro taking our picture before we left...
We walk into Pat and Glen's home and smelled some really good stuff that she had made. We love coming home and eating all her fabulous food...
Mom had homemade rolls and bread...BBQ and potato salad, roast and mash potatoes and gravy, fresh veggies, green salad and fresh fruit and cake...everyone totally enjoyed their favorites...
After the blessing activities we loaded up the car and headed to Idaho and Mitch and Brooke headed back to Vegas...this is the weather we ran into...
We left 80 + degree weather and had low 70's in Utah and then we ran into a snow storm in Snowville, Utah and Sweetzer Pass...It was not suppose to be winter break, but spring break...The Robins were still having a great time on the back lawn at my parents home and in the tree by the back of their home...
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