my sweet summer is gone (Week 54, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Wales, Elder Yim)

my homies! what's up guys thanks for tuning in again, especially after last week's book I wrote haha. it's been an up and down week. the beginning of the week was pretty rough just because I felt so sick but I started getting better and this weekend was just so so amazing! 

here's the update on my health: so after a month or so of going dairy free I came to the conclusion that I don't have a diary intolerance which is good and bad, bad because I still don't completely know what's going on but good because I'm NOT DAIRY FREE anymore!!! the joy is so real! I talked to sister Leppard about it and we think it's IBS caused by stress, anxiety or nerves, which I didn't even think I had but I guess the more I think about it the more I realise I do have it more than I would like. I think when I admit to myself that I have that it becomes a lot easier to deal with though and I have more power to control it. I also stopped taking omeprasole this last week and that helped a bit to.

the work went pretty well this week! I've never been so excited for summer to end cuz now our homies are coming back from vacation! who remembers that song where it says "my sweet summer is gone"? Alright, We had a lesson with Axxled and shared with him bits from Joseph smith history, he had a lot of questions and we committed him to read the Book of Mormon every day for three weeks so we will see how that turns out. we also had another lesson with the home girl Syyophia from last week! she had read from the Book of Mormon in pretty good detail since the last time we saw her and it was so cool cuz she was asking about the jaredites and so on without even looking at the book as she asked so it was cool to see someone actually keep a commitment! we taught her the plan of Salvation and she really was touched as we bore our testimonies of Jesus Christ and how he is the very centre of our heavenly father's plan. we brought a member out to visit Pxxaul Pxxace (a less active boxer guy) and it was such an amazing visit, we shared with him the "good things to come" Mormon message and it was exactly what he needed, his words, I'm so grateful for the spirit that leads and guides us as to what to share with others. Heavenly Father truly knows what each of us needs! Pxxaul also came to church yesterday and he told me that one of the talks seemed as it was just for him and his situation and my heart was full of pure joy. I love Pxxaul Pxxace! He's such a beast! I'll try getting a pic with him next time we see him!

we did a lot of service this week which was awesome. had interviews with president and sister leppard which was great as always. last Monday we went to a place called st fagans which is some Welsh history place, it was kinda cool. I feel like there's more that happened but I can't remember it so here's a spiritual thought

An old proverb says that a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, so watch your step. remember that little decisions have big effects on our lives and the lives of those we love. think of those who love you and would be shattered if you let them down, including your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. it's so sad to meet people whose family has been destroyed because of a few foolish decisions which led to major problems. for those of you who feel that they have made too many mistakes or that they are unforgivable, please remember that the atonement of Jesus Christ leaves no scars. whatever you have done or whoever you have become, you can improve and become better, you can leave behind the past. it isn't too late, and Jesus Christ welcomes you home with open arms. I have felt his unfailing love again and again, all we have to do is turn to him. and please remember that every action has consequences so watch your step.

I am alive and well, please don't worry about me. I flipping love these Welsh homies and I hope I don't get transferred next week cuz this place is sick! I love you all! Look unto Christ in every thought, doubt not, fear not ️

Elder Varner

Pix: DA with the winters, bakers, district meeting ft the mission dog, st fagans last pday and the BEACH, and one of the million rugby fields here