Many times when we think of Missionaries we think of them walking down the street (or riding their bikes) and knocking on door after door trying to share the Gospel. But missionary work is a lot more. It is not only that but it is learning to LOVE to SERVE others no matter what. To put others before yourself and submit willfully to all that our Heavenly Father asks us to do. Austin has gotten to know the Padbury family. They are members of a ward in the same building as Austin's ward.
Austin called to ask her something the other day and then asked her if they could help her do anything. She said that they were power washing their deck and that it was a big job. That's all that she had to say and Austin and his (new) companion Elder Neerings were there. They had a great time and helped Sister Padbury a lot. She sent me an email and in her own words she said:
"My husband and I were so grateful for the hours of service your sons
did for us today. We accomplished a lot, and the deck should be ready
to treat in a couple of days. Your sons even pleaded for another
chance to help us with the deck. Do you suppose they loved playing
with the sander we rented from Home Depot??? Or, maybe it was just a
fun time to spend in the son in casual clothes. I suspect, however,
that they loved the opportunity to serve."
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