Hello

Countless times I give my thanks for your love and support but alas all the thanks in the world can not truly describe how grateful I am for your letters and for you prayers; I am truly strengthened by your faith and testimonies. Well, as for things going on back home I guess it's finally happened... my room has been turned into a storage closet. Apparently just because of a little leak that filled the playroom with about 2 inches of water my room has been designated as the 'temporary' storage closet, I suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later :). Aside from my room getting a makeover it would seem that Jenni has decided to get a bit of a makeover herself with a new SUV Audi which is black on the outside and black on the inside (talk about clean hands and a pure heart :P). I have to admit though, as crazy as it sounds to get a car that is black on the outside and on the inside in Las Vegas I'm sure my eldest sister looks pretty 'cool' driving it around in the heat. Kai is (as everyone knows) the calendar kid so he is leaning towards going to the cabin to celebrate and as for Chelsey's celebration: my wise, highly esteemed, perfect, outstanding advice was taken :) and they had a wonderful time at Capital Grill as well as Disneyland. As for the St. George McKenna's things are going to be interesting as Ellyse goes to the same EFY as her Father where a boy or should I say a 'cowboy' that Ellyse has taken a fancy too will be present, hang on to your hats and glasses cause this here is going to be the wildest ride in the wilderness :). As for the Fourth of July the St. Georgians are going to be travelling to the wonderful town of Kusherom Utah for some good ol' small town fun. Mom and Dad are now teaching the temple class and more people are willing to give up the things they love for the God they love even more as Brandon and Adam have received their mission calls to serve in Colorado and Florida. It brings me a sweet joy to know that my friends back home have not forgotten their God.
As for the Mission... I can not even begin to describe the success and blessings that the Lord is pouring out upon the Barrow area. My heart is filled with joy and love as I see my brothers and sisters taking steps to come closer to Christ. I have to admit that it is quite strange being in a companionship with two other Elders but I know that the Lord has been blessing us because already we are teaching and finding in a unity that only the Spirit of the Lord can bring. A moment that I must share with you happened this Saturday as I got a call from my last area (Altrincham) and was told that a man by the name of Calum Mcnolty was going to be baptized. I can not begin to describe the joy that filled my very soul knowing that I was able to be a tool in our Lord's hands by bringing him the truth. I know that Calum will be strong in his
testimony, callings, and in the church. I believe, pray, and hope with all of my heart that I will see him one day in the kingdom of my Father knowing that he truly did live up to his baptismal covenants, that he sincerely loves the Lord, and that he endured to the end. There is no greater happiness than knowing that this is the Lords work. I have witnessed for myself that the blessings of Heaven are real, that the commandments of God are given to us for our protection and freedom. I love the Gospel with all of my heart and I love the Savior with everything that is within me. I know that there is no other way given but by and through Jesus Christ, the Holy Messiah, the Prince of Peace, the Lamb of God. I know that the Lord is with me as I go about finding his children and sharing with them how they can find true happiness. And above all I know that this is the true and living church of God that I am a missionary called to preach these things to the world given the authority from a prophet of God to be here in England and no matter what challenges may come, no matter what may try
to stop the work I will stand bold, steadfast, and firm. My testimony is one that I will not allow to be shaken for I have built it upon the rock of our redeemer and though the gates of Hell may open I will stand next to the God I love and trust. He will not forsake me.
Elder McKenna