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Day 449 - Austin’s Letter

Austin is finding happiness through helping others find happiness. 
Imagine what a wonderful world this would be if we can each help others find their happiness. 
This is one of the great joys of being a missionary.

I love getting his weekly letters. They pick me up and teach me 

A God of Miracles

This week was great! We did a lot of service (that has been a common theme
as of late) and it got up to 117° one day which was awesomeee. Elder Meads
got the bike riding experience the other day which is always a fun time.

We took about 6 hours and helped a guy move to his new crib from a storage
unit. We loaded and unloaded 5 loads in a pickup truck haha.

We’ve started teaching quite a few new people! We’ve been able to get out
into people’s homes more often than before, and it’s been great. Being able
to get to know people in their homes and sharing about Jesus Christ brings
me so much happiness.

We’ve also been visiting our friend Deondrea a lot. Deondrea has Parkinsons
and recently had a stroke so his speech has been really slow and choppy. We
usually go and talk to him for about an or so about his incredible life and
conversion to the gospel.

The other day as we were talking with him, he was bearing his testimony
about the greatness of God in his life. He didnt stutter once and spoke the
most clearly I’ve heard since I’ve met him. Deondrea didn’t even notice,
but we did.

It was so touching to me. I know that Deondrea loves God so much, and that
God loves Deondrea. Let us all give thanks to God and see the miracles He
brings in our lives.

Love you all, Elder Miller
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