Hey mom and dad,
wow what a week!
I'm almost done reading Mark in the bible, and I'm just falling in love with that book.... its got so much in it. On top of that I'm learning to become more like Christ. I can't believe that I'm here where I am. I have made many changes to myself. I'm speaking Spanish like a native, but some people see that I'm a Gringo, so that starts to shut off their ears when I'm speaking.
In this change with Elder Valero, I'm learning alot more about how to work with others to get the work done, as the famous white chief use to say,¨many hands make light work´´ and its so true we have changed the light in the house. haha! No, I'm just kidding about that. My life is not the same any more, I have had so many experience similar to the story of Abraham and Isaac, to the story of Nephi preaching unto his brothers.
I love the mission so much, I really don't know if I can leave it all.... to tell the truth I really don't want to. I have fallen in love with the Lords work and with the people here in Uruguay. I have gained a lot of confidence in my Lord and in myself. What a blessing it is to be a missionary of my Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ. I have and am giving all my heart, mind, and strength to the Lord. Its funny because sometimes we get caught up in everyday life, just doing to normal things, and we miss seeing all the things which the Lord has done with us, we close our eyes in seeing his hand in all things. We must all put forth an effort to the Lord in all things, and heed his counsel for every decision that we make. He is there only to help us. We must always help the Lord when we can, even if we have to open our mouth to speak.
Gid and Emily, things that we do now will affects us in the future. We always have to do the best we can because at that very moment when we take that small shoulder plate (piece of Armor) off from protecting us, that is when Satan will strike and sometimes mom and dad wont be there to protect us. I'm so grateful that mom and dad where there at those time when Satan struck hard, I was alone on the ground shot by fiery darts, in pain, but then mom and dad can out of the woods running to protect me.... and I am eternally grateful for their love for me. Remember my brother Gideon and my sister Emily, the family is always safer then being alone.
I love you all with all of my heart, and I'm doing all that can to change into that brother and son, etc., that God wants me to be.
With all of my love,
Elder Timothy V. Gomm
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
February 26, 2012 - Planting and Harvesting
Haha! wow! I'm so close... NOOO!!!!!!!!!! I'm so old now. I'm the same age as you guys got married.. haha!
Hey mom and dad thank you so much for the package that you sent. It's great to get a package from you guys, and I really was in need of everything other then the antiperspirant deodorant.. do you remember mom that I can't wear that stuff, it smells ten times worse then without it, haha! But thank you anyways! So mom you asked why were we dropping a lot of people,well it is because they weren't progressing.. My heart hurts so much when I feel that we have to drop someone.. but I really liked that analogy about Johnny Appleseed, it is exactly like that. With the sowing and the seeds that I have been applying to my life now. I have made it a goal to do my best even though I will be moving on, the others that come after me. Hopefully they will have a harvest that of which I helped prepare for them. haha! It is a really neat thought.
So hows that Spanish? It's alot harder then it looks huh? haha! But hey, its worth it to communicate with others who don't speak English, for example, when I was working at Kmart there were the Mexican workers that didn't speak much English and I always wanted to talked with them, but all we said was hi and how are you. I wish that I can talk with them now that I understand and talk español.
Emily, Little sis, remember who you are, you are the daughter of Tom and Kim Gomm, and a daughter of God, did you know all 3 of them watch and try to help you? Do you know they cry when we cry and laugh when we laugh and it breaks their hearts when we do wrong and they jump for joy when we do that which is right? Do you know that? That goes the same for you Gid, they love us more then we think they do, you`ll understand someday trust me. ;)
Mom and dad make sure you keep your effort in your callings, in the best of time and in the worst of times. Magnify it as much as you can, because our job as the children of God is to build his kingdom here upon the earth before the coming of his son Jesus Christ. He IS coming!! And I can´t wait to be at His feet to kiss them and wipe them with my tears and then give Him the biggest hug that I can.... and to give our Father in Heaven a hug and never let go even if there is a line behind me.. haha!
BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD MY GOD!!!
Please tell Grandpa J to keep himself safe because we still need to go find that gold when I get back. Tell Grandma J to hurry up and get the therapy over with because I'm on my way home and we need to play some more dice. haha!
I love you all so much, tell Grandma Gomm that I'm trying very hard to figure out how to crochet... wow.. I never knew how hard it was... haha! Also tell Grandpa Gomm thank you for all the work he does for our heavenly family so that they can return home. Tell them both that we will go and do some temple work there in the Star Valley temple, I have decided to make that my temple. haha!
I love you all so very much, with all my heart,
Elder Timothy V. Gomm
Hey mom and dad thank you so much for the package that you sent. It's great to get a package from you guys, and I really was in need of everything other then the antiperspirant deodorant.. do you remember mom that I can't wear that stuff, it smells ten times worse then without it, haha! But thank you anyways! So mom you asked why were we dropping a lot of people,well it is because they weren't progressing.. My heart hurts so much when I feel that we have to drop someone.. but I really liked that analogy about Johnny Appleseed, it is exactly like that. With the sowing and the seeds that I have been applying to my life now. I have made it a goal to do my best even though I will be moving on, the others that come after me. Hopefully they will have a harvest that of which I helped prepare for them. haha! It is a really neat thought.
So hows that Spanish? It's alot harder then it looks huh? haha! But hey, its worth it to communicate with others who don't speak English, for example, when I was working at Kmart there were the Mexican workers that didn't speak much English and I always wanted to talked with them, but all we said was hi and how are you. I wish that I can talk with them now that I understand and talk español.
Emily, Little sis, remember who you are, you are the daughter of Tom and Kim Gomm, and a daughter of God, did you know all 3 of them watch and try to help you? Do you know they cry when we cry and laugh when we laugh and it breaks their hearts when we do wrong and they jump for joy when we do that which is right? Do you know that? That goes the same for you Gid, they love us more then we think they do, you`ll understand someday trust me. ;)
Mom and dad make sure you keep your effort in your callings, in the best of time and in the worst of times. Magnify it as much as you can, because our job as the children of God is to build his kingdom here upon the earth before the coming of his son Jesus Christ. He IS coming!! And I can´t wait to be at His feet to kiss them and wipe them with my tears and then give Him the biggest hug that I can.... and to give our Father in Heaven a hug and never let go even if there is a line behind me.. haha!
BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD MY GOD!!!
Please tell Grandpa J to keep himself safe because we still need to go find that gold when I get back. Tell Grandma J to hurry up and get the therapy over with because I'm on my way home and we need to play some more dice. haha!
I love you all so much, tell Grandma Gomm that I'm trying very hard to figure out how to crochet... wow.. I never knew how hard it was... haha! Also tell Grandpa Gomm thank you for all the work he does for our heavenly family so that they can return home. Tell them both that we will go and do some temple work there in the Star Valley temple, I have decided to make that my temple. haha!
I love you all so very much, with all my heart,
Elder Timothy V. Gomm
February 20, 2012 "Just Make the difference!!"
MERRY belated VALENTINES DAY!!!!!! Well, I'd say valentines day here gets a little bit too crazy. They say that if you give someone a special type of candy it means that you want to kiss them.... well, I stayed away from that candy. But for this valentines day I gave all my love to my family and to the Lord.
I haven't got a package yet, but may be tomorrow. Thank you so much though I always love getting things from home.
Emily!!! Whats going on, your just fainting all over the place. You better watch out because some cute boy just might run up and catch you. Then what do you think Gid would have to do about that? ;)
Malorie the funny thing about Rob is that I know his best friend, Elder Pace. He is one change ahead of me, and man it sounds like he is a really nice guy.
Mom and Dad, about the trip for you guys to come down here, I think it would be great! How's your Spanish coming along?¿como anadan tratando a hablar dos idiomas? Un pocito dificilya yo se. Yes, don't forget to talk with President Heaton about the trip.
So my mission life is very fast pace..sometimes its hard just to stop and think. We have to be thinking 24/7 even when we go to bed at night. It's a crazy life, but you know what i'ts worth it. I love my life here, I think it will be really hard to go back home... I'm just so use to life as a missionary. We have been finding and dropping, alot... its just that we aren't finding those who will progress.
I actually was feeling really low yesterday at church... I felt like I was just getting in the way of things, then as I was giving a silent prayer, I heard these words come to me,´´ Just make the difference´´. It was funny because I was saying to Heavenly Father' " why I couldn't make the difference", and he told me just do it. haha. I don't need to know why or how, I just need to know what needs to be done and then do it.
I love you all so very much,
Mom and Dad, know that I give thanks everyday for what you two have given me, not only counsel, but an eternal family, that is something I will never give up even for ten thousend bags of cash, you guys mean more to me then you can even imagine. Thank you
Love,
Elder Timothy V. Gomm
I haven't got a package yet, but may be tomorrow. Thank you so much though I always love getting things from home.
Emily!!! Whats going on, your just fainting all over the place. You better watch out because some cute boy just might run up and catch you. Then what do you think Gid would have to do about that? ;)
Malorie the funny thing about Rob is that I know his best friend, Elder Pace. He is one change ahead of me, and man it sounds like he is a really nice guy.
Mom and Dad, about the trip for you guys to come down here, I think it would be great! How's your Spanish coming along?¿como anadan tratando a hablar dos idiomas? Un pocito dificilya yo se. Yes, don't forget to talk with President Heaton about the trip.
So my mission life is very fast pace..sometimes its hard just to stop and think. We have to be thinking 24/7 even when we go to bed at night. It's a crazy life, but you know what i'ts worth it. I love my life here, I think it will be really hard to go back home... I'm just so use to life as a missionary. We have been finding and dropping, alot... its just that we aren't finding those who will progress.
I actually was feeling really low yesterday at church... I felt like I was just getting in the way of things, then as I was giving a silent prayer, I heard these words come to me,´´ Just make the difference´´. It was funny because I was saying to Heavenly Father' " why I couldn't make the difference", and he told me just do it. haha. I don't need to know why or how, I just need to know what needs to be done and then do it.
I love you all so very much,
Mom and Dad, know that I give thanks everyday for what you two have given me, not only counsel, but an eternal family, that is something I will never give up even for ten thousend bags of cash, you guys mean more to me then you can even imagine. Thank you
Love,
Elder Timothy V. Gomm
February 13, 2012 - Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Elder Gomm and his companion Elder Layva (Peru)
Feb 7
Momma G-
So in your email this week you said you had to catch a bus....Where are you headed? I have to send this email now or I might forget to ask you at the end of the week. Hope your journey was good and you did what you needed to. Know that I love you, Momma
Feb 13
Elder Gomm - We were in Paysandu for pday and we had to catch our bus to get back to Young. So yeah, that's why I had to go so fast. So I'm going to try to send pictures. IN COMING!!!!
Here are some Photos (fotos) from my last change.
Elder Gomm and his companion Elder Layva (Peru)
Elders in Young Uruguay: Elder Gomm, Elder Leyva, Elder Webster and Elder Belk
So as I read about what Gideon said to Violet at the Stake Dance, I was laughing so hard that people started to stare at me. Well thats the little brother I remember trying to make things embaressing but fun. way to go gidkid! haha!
This week was great, alot of great stuff happened, we are still having trouble getting people to church. A highlight was a little revelation to my mind, when the apostle Peter had no idea what to do when Christ left this earth. They decided to go fishing, then saw Christ on the shore and Peter jumped in the water to get to Jesus. They then had a little feast there and Christ turned to Peter and asked him an important question, he asked,´´ Peter do you love me?´´ Lord you know I do´´ then feed my sheep.´´ Three times Jesus asked that question. When I got done with reading that part in Mathew I heard in my head and heart, ´´ Elder Gomm do you love me? Then feed my sheep´´.. I have promised the Lord that I will give it my all, more then that, I will help bring forth the gospel of Jesus Christ to EVERY kindred, tongue and people.
Paysandu is about 1 hour bus ride away from Young
Look at the beautiful days reflection in the water
I hope all is well with you all, hope you like that Photos (fotos) that I sent and know that I wouldn't give up my family even if my life was at risk. I love you all so very much.
Love, Elder Timothy V. Gomm
Februaury 13, 2012
Elder Timothy Gomm in Paysandu, Uruguay for his pday.
Paysandu is about 1 hour bus ride away from Young
Lovin' Every Minute of It!!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Trying to apply all that Christ did - February 6, 2012
So mom and dad I'm writing to you both because I need to hurry to caught my bus. (Not sure where he is going)...
Well, my new companion is great, he is from Mexico and we have many plans
for helping out our area.
Your getting a new car....well dad I was laughing so hard when I read about taking the scouts on trips, I
remember that. Wow was it really 9 years.. so many trips, even that
time that we couldn't get up that hill when we were going to go look
at a house in Boise. haha! Fun times, and adventures. Thanks for the memories.
Mom that lesson sounds great, it is so true how everything we do will effect others even if we don't think it will. I actually am reading in Mathew 15 right now,and it is so amazing how many milagros that Christ did. I'm just trying to apply all that he did. and live that way in my life.
I'm sorry for the short letter this week, I'll make up for it next week,
I love you all so very much,
Love Elder Timothy V. Gomm
Well, my new companion is great, he is from Mexico and we have many plans
for helping out our area.
Your getting a new car....well dad I was laughing so hard when I read about taking the scouts on trips, I
remember that. Wow was it really 9 years.. so many trips, even that
time that we couldn't get up that hill when we were going to go look
at a house in Boise. haha! Fun times, and adventures. Thanks for the memories.
Mom that lesson sounds great, it is so true how everything we do will effect others even if we don't think it will. I actually am reading in Mathew 15 right now,and it is so amazing how many milagros that Christ did. I'm just trying to apply all that he did. and live that way in my life.
I'm sorry for the short letter this week, I'll make up for it next week,
I love you all so very much,
Love Elder Timothy V. Gomm
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