Friday, July 30, 2010
ON MY WAY HOME
Elder Charles Scott Robinson will return home on August 27 after serving a two year honorable Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He will fly in on American Airlines flight 1287 scheduled to arrive at 1:50 PM. Yea our son is coming home soon.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
The Time Is Near
Today is Sunday July 11, 2010. Elder Charles has less than six weeks in the mission field. He will be flying home on August 27. We are way excited to see our son. He has served an honorable mission in a tough area.
Charles wrote home with a couple of quotes he jotted down from his mission tour with Elder ------- of the Seventy. He talked about serving Jesus Christ through serving others by solving their problems. He said; "To save a soul is a greater miracle than raising the dead." The "law of sacrifice is giving ones life for Jesus Christ ... [The] law of consecration is living ones life for Jesus Christ."
In this the last dispensation of the fullness of times it is difficult to be obedient all of the time. With the exponential boom in electronics life has become a ride on the "super highway". Life moves at an alarming rate. It is up to all of us to take the time out of our busy life style and contemplate the purpose of life and holding tight to the Iron Rod. We have been counseled by modern prophets to take time every day to listen to that small still voice. I pray that we all might live our life for our Savior Jesus Christ.
Charles wrote home with a couple of quotes he jotted down from his mission tour with Elder ------- of the Seventy. He talked about serving Jesus Christ through serving others by solving their problems. He said; "To save a soul is a greater miracle than raising the dead." The "law of sacrifice is giving ones life for Jesus Christ ... [The] law of consecration is living ones life for Jesus Christ."
In this the last dispensation of the fullness of times it is difficult to be obedient all of the time. With the exponential boom in electronics life has become a ride on the "super highway". Life moves at an alarming rate. It is up to all of us to take the time out of our busy life style and contemplate the purpose of life and holding tight to the Iron Rod. We have been counseled by modern prophets to take time every day to listen to that small still voice. I pray that we all might live our life for our Savior Jesus Christ.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Speed of Time
I am not sure what or how the world time clock ticks, but it sure seems to move at variable speeds. Elder Charles is now serving in his Mission's name sake, Tulsa, Oklahoma. It took Charles a few days to adjust to the "big city" service life. His last email expresses his love for the area. He rides his beat up bike sometimes but mostly they race around the mission in their car. WOW! He now serves in two stakes where-as previously he has served in a ward or branch. Geographically all the areas cover about the same square miles. He is no longer in the little towns. On mother's day he showed a few signs of home sickness but they have all but disappeared. He has not mentioned a word about home in over a month. I suppose that is a good thing. He must have his full heart into the work. I believe he lives about two blocks from the mission home.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Just Because
As I sat at my desk today, searching for jobs to apply for, my thoughts kept returning to our son, Elder Charles has now been on his mission for over 18 months. I fill a great empathy for my Heavenly Father. As we sent Elder Charles out to serve in the mission field my fillings were mixed. Craditude vs. Lonleness I can only imagine the joy and the sorrow our God must fill as he has sent us here to be tested and proven worthy to live an Eternal Life. I look forward to the day that we will be gathered together in the "family room" in the Celestial Kingdom. The stories we will tell will be endless as will our joy.
I do not know why, exactly, I have been thinking so much about my son. I know that he will come home a stronger servant and a grateful son. Why do we want what we cannot have? Why is this mortal life such a harsh test? Please dear Lord ease my mind so that the confort of the comforter can be felt. I love you!!!
I do not know why, exactly, I have been thinking so much about my son. I know that he will come home a stronger servant and a grateful son. Why do we want what we cannot have? Why is this mortal life such a harsh test? Please dear Lord ease my mind so that the confort of the comforter can be felt. I love you!!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
New Address
January 27, 2010 For some reason I am not able to edit his address gadget area. ????
240 N Pitts Apt. C2
Marshfield, MO 65706
240 N Pitts Apt. C2
Marshfield, MO 65706
On the Move Again
On Jan. 29 Elder Charles was transfered to a new area. The area has not seen Missionarys for sometime.
Charles writes, "I am doing great and feeling alot better for some reason i just didn't click with the leadership of Stockton I loved most of the ward but was not angry or mad at anyone just frustrated. The new area is great I am in Marshfield Missouri My companion is Elder Edward Schofield he is from Pleasant Grove UT This is his 4th transfer out Which means when I hit 6 months left he hits 6 months out hehehe. Yes we did have to get all new supplies brand new area book new forms new pamphlets we came to nothing. But the ward is great they havn't had missionaries in 3 years and are way excited. I expected to arrive to 4 walls and a floor if that. but found a way nice apt full of food, cleaning, and laundry supplies not to mention a washer and dryer and a dishwasher. We do not have a car we will be on bikes again. We have no previous work to do in our area book however we have already received 5 referrals from members we hope to begin teaching this week.
This is the second area Elder Charles has opened up for new missionary work. He has also closed down an area that consisted of a branch. There were only nine priesthood holders. I hope that this new area will be filled with the spirit and lifes will be touched.
Charles writes, "I am doing great and feeling alot better for some reason i just didn't click with the leadership of Stockton I loved most of the ward but was not angry or mad at anyone just frustrated. The new area is great I am in Marshfield Missouri My companion is Elder Edward Schofield he is from Pleasant Grove UT This is his 4th transfer out Which means when I hit 6 months left he hits 6 months out hehehe. Yes we did have to get all new supplies brand new area book new forms new pamphlets we came to nothing. But the ward is great they havn't had missionaries in 3 years and are way excited. I expected to arrive to 4 walls and a floor if that. but found a way nice apt full of food, cleaning, and laundry supplies not to mention a washer and dryer and a dishwasher. We do not have a car we will be on bikes again. We have no previous work to do in our area book however we have already received 5 referrals from members we hope to begin teaching this week.
This is the second area Elder Charles has opened up for new missionary work. He has also closed down an area that consisted of a branch. There were only nine priesthood holders. I hope that this new area will be filled with the spirit and lifes will be touched.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Holidays
As the holiday season is upon us I hope we all can take some time to comfort those who are away from home. Elder Charles is a bit home sick and could use some encouraging letters from home. I am Proud to say that Timothy and Emilie are writing to Elder charles on a regular basis. As Elder Charles serves during this hoidy season I pray that his efforts will be for the good and lift the spirits of the down-trodden.
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