England is exciting and very different from back home in Utah!

Hello everyone,

I am doing really well! This mission is the best one out there and it is because of all the amazing and phenomenal people that are in it! England is exciting and very different from back home in Utah. The stores are different, the food is different (not too much though), the people are different, and you cannot tell the difference from an 11 yr. old from a 20 yr. old... they all look the same! The worst part about England is that there are so many teenagers that have children too young, many of which are only 13 to 16 years old! But that’s not all, many young children smoke and just about everyone smokes. It is very sad; it really shows that the Word of Wisdom and the Law of Chastity are major commandments that need to be followed because the promised blessings are numerous! Anyway, the members here are fantastic, Elder D. and I eat at least 3 times a week from members who love and care! Elder D. is actually the one who gets us the appointments cause the ward knows and loves him for almost 10 months! He is such an amazing companion and is so knowledgeable of the Gospel! I am very luck to be trained by him!

Transfers are in December and I believe that my companion is going to leave! If he does, I will be extremely sad, but hey that’s what a mission is about. Beyond that, we are teaching the whole L family right now and let me tell you that they are incredible and all have so many unique talents! Elder D and I are teaching them about loving each other, because families need that strength and support that love provides. I am privileged to be the one to help them with their situations in teaching them the true and everlasting gospel of our dear Savior Jesus Christ! It is really interesting that the message that we share is centered on Jesus Christ and yet our mission is all about the family! I absolutely love it; also it brings me so much joy that I am not alone in this great work. The Holy Ghost and God Have so many key roles in this church, hearing of the promptings of the Holy Spirit are vital! If we do not listen to the Still Small Voice than where will we be? Our values and morals will decrease as well as our happiness, guidance and joy. The more we listen to promptings, the more they will come and the more noticeable they will become, but the less we act upon those promptings, the less we will have those promptings. Strive to do your best at listening to the Holy Ghost and try and always feel his presence. "Stand ye in Holy places".

Mom & Family:

Wigan from Preston is about an hour and a half (by car); my socks are doing really well! My feet are warm, my shoes are holding up quite nicely! My gloves are perfect Thank you, I love that hat you sent as well! Well ok, Mr. Mac’s coat is not the greatest... I may have to buy a new coat because this coat is 1: not warm 2: not water proof 3: is already wearing and tearing.

Thank you dad for finishing that table for me, I apologies for not finishing, but thank you so much! I am glad to hear that D&K love it! Spencer!!! Great Job at your swimming, you are such a fast little fish (correction: fast 'Tall' fish), keep going with math and never give up! I know you can do whatever you put your mind to. Bryce! Becoming a Deacon. Wow that is so brilliant! That is such a large responsibility for such a great young man! Also what is your science fair project? I love to hear all of you being so busy, busy is good and make sure there is lots of love in the home always (:

The Mission: Ok, shopping is so strange here, there are the super cheap stores, the cheap stores, the average store, the little over average stores, and then there are the posh stores (expensive). Traveling was weird at first, but it is now fine. Cars can and most of the time is inches away from each other. On the main roads cars are, give or take, 3-4 feet apart! I felt like we would always crash! It was sketchy! The language over here is strange too. Our swear words are normal words over here and their normal words can be swear words over in America for ex; Crap is a swear word. The D-word and the H-word are not swearing.

Well I have run out of time and I love you all so much! Keep working hard and striving to be your best!

Love,

Elder Nichols