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Hello my good friends,

This week we had an amazing miracle happen here in Carlisle! We went on splits with our Elder Quorum  president and his councillor. Elder Singh went and visited our good friend Paul. Paul has stopped smoking! He hasn't touched a fag for over a week now! We were so excited to hear the news and see the change in him. I am so thankful for Paul recognising that with the Lord all things are possible. He should be able to continue to progress and continue to build that relationship with God.

On Friday we were going to a Phillipeons family's house for a birthday party. We got there and found out there was like 40 people there! They make such great food. I think I had died and went into heaven. I just kept eating and eating and eating. And one dish in particular was something I had never had before, Black pudding. I thought well I may never have the chance again, so I ate it. It was a lot better than I expected. Black pudding is actually really good. It has a great flavour. As well for the birthday cake, it was purple. I ate it and couldn't figure out the flavour, then they told us it was purple yam flavoured. I was also very impressed by that as well. Then we got our goodie bags and went on  our way.

Yesterday was mother's day here in the UK! It was a special day for sure. I was privileged enough to speak in sacrament meeting. I studied all week and tried my best to prepare so that I would do a good job. After the sacrament was blessed and passed, my heart started to race. You would think by now I wouldn't be so nervous, but I was. After I started to talk everything went well and I was fine. I am so very grateful for my mother. She is my best friend and I am so lucky to call her my mum! She has taught me so much! I am also thankful for all the woman in my life that have influenced me for the good. My aunts, grandma, sisters, and cousins. I hope everyone had a great Mother's day and don't forget to wear green tomorrow :)

love you all,

Love Elder Hammond

Oh I found out this week that we have a waterfall next to our flat!