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Sunday, December 25, 2016

"Following in my Footsteps"

Let me begin by saying how great you all are for keeping this up. I feel it's as hard to think of what would be an appropriate service for the particular person we are given as it is to write about it.  I remember last year I promised myself that I would start out nice and early this year,well that did not happen..however when we finally got our call to go on our next mission I thought I can just serve all year long and write it up and it would done right!!?

So this is my story,.."when we were given what our responsibilities would be I was to just be bring spirit to the project site. I was not to give out any directions to the workers, just tell them how great it was to work on a temple!
However, soon after we got there that changed drastically. I was now to be the church inspector!... and to help direct the workers.

So I have tried to do my service for the person I was to serve!

The past 3 days we spent in Alaska with the Dittbrenner's , where I was able to pair up my service with the person whom I was given.  While we were there, we went to the temple where Wayne was serving as a temple worker. Later that day he commented that he was following in my footsteps,1st he was able to learn from me all about construction and now he was serving as a temple worker!  Every one that is in construction and is a member would love to work on a temple. I have served for the past 8 months for you Wayne and perhaps some day you can follow me once more?  Now that I know people are following in my footsteps, I will try to be a good example.

I love you, Wayne, and at this particular time "you are my favorite son in-law" ðŸ˜…😀😇!
Love Elder Gates 
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words so you all can keep reading!




 Two old men doing doing what like to do








First time I have worn a hardhat on a job!
Daily greeting the men.






Conducting daily prayer meeting.


It is not a coincidence ...
that we are here!



1 comment:

  1. Well... this post is fantastic!!! I love you so much dad! These pictures are treasures!!!

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