April 1, 1971
I'll never forget the prayer that was offered by Bror Fosse. The feeling I had and the burning that was in my bosom I cannot deny that the Lord was there. Just before leaving we received a piece of handiwork from Runor and it was the most cherished gift I have received here in Norway. When the day is over and everything is said and done, I must thank the Lord for the help He has given me.
April 4, 1971
A fast Sunday with sunshine and with a spirit that gives a person the feeling of love and helps to give the week a real good start.
April 5, 1971
We awoke today with a beautiful day. The sun was shining and was beginning to come up. We had our regular study class and I studied a while and we had a big breakfast with egg, toast, cheese, milk and rice. It sure filled me up.
Picture taken in April, 1971 in Fredrikstad, Norway
April 10, 1971
Well, we were up and had our regular study class. Of course I had to wash up and get my baptism clothes out so that I could be prepared for the rest of the day. . . . . . It then came time to get in my baptismal clothes and to help the Fosses get into theirs. Have you ever tried to herd a bunch of cattle, that was how it went. Eddy had to change clothes. They couldn't find any that would fit him and then Runar kept taking Eddy's. Bro Fosse seemed able and capable but his pants were too big so he had to do some trading. . . . . I baptised Runar and Eddy. It is almost unbelievable the feeling I had. It was indescribable and it is something a person must do to know what I mean.
April 19, 1971
We had a different day. We did some tree trimming that seemed to help us get a really nice suntan or should I say sunburn. We trimmed for about 5 hours and then Mor made us some middag (dinner) and we ate and then finished up.
I did learn something while talking to the J. W. That God lives and that we have the truth. My testimony was really strengthened.
May 2, 1971
I really seemed to feel weak today but my spirituality has seemed to rise. My testimony is stronger and my body is healthier. After church I came home and tried my luck with a pork and bean casserole. I used potatoes, pork and beans, water, tabasco sauce, milk, flour, and butter and put it all together and baked it. I made some pudding and then put cheese on the casserole and made carrot salad with raisins. It sure was a good dinner. The best I've tasted for a long time.
May 9, 1971
I taught priesthood as always and to my surprise I was called to lead the meeting. It was sure cool. I'm glad that I had had the experience febfore. After church I was given a real great opportunity to ordain Brother Fosse into the Aaronic priesthood. He was ordained to a deacon.
May 12, 1971
The phone rang and it was the president. I was moving to Fredrikstad with a new elder. In a way it wasn't a surprise. I hope I can continue in the path I have found myself. Always doing the Lord's work. I hope I can actually help this new missionary overcome his shyness and to become a good instrument in the hands of the Lord.
May 18, 1971
I knocked on the door and the man came, he wasn't going to let us in. But I continued talking and he came out. We continued talking about religion and then his wife came to the door. She asked me some questions and I answered. Then she started saying that you need not be baptized. Well that turned my thoughts to John 31:5 and I bore testimony of. After a while they let us come in. We sat down and I answered their questions and at the end we gave them a Book of Mormon. I shall never forget that sermon that I preached. I have never born testimony so hard as I did that night.
May 20, 1971
My companion seems to be improving. He is beginning to speak fluently and he losing his scaredness. He still has a hard time staying awake.
May 26, 1971
When arriving home I read my brother's letter and found out he had been called to the Central German Mission. It was sure cool to hear about it. He sounded very pleased with the opportunity to go and preach the gospel. I am sure the Lord will bless him in his work. It will be so cool to hear from him time and again.
June 12, 1971
We spent the morning cleaning up around the church. Mopping floors and carrying out garbage. The Johanne's gave us a very good dinner. They were so kind. That evening we did some tracting and then went to our appointment . We taught them about Mormon's Bok and then we gave the parts of the first discussion. We received an invitation to come back again next week.
Many of Elder Grigg's entries are talking about tracting, placing Book of Mormon's and teaching the gospel to people they meet at their homes or in the streets. Many times he talks about returning to their apartment to pray and then go back to work again.
June 20, 1971
Today the sun is shining and there is a small breeze blowing. We have had our study class and eaten breakfast. I read the Sunday School lesson and really came to know the true meaning of "blessed is the pure in heart for they shall see God. It is so true. I only pray that I can be of the pure in heart. That I can only say that which need to be said. That I can say it in the spirit, have meekness and in power.
June 25, 1971
The morning went pretty slow. There were very few people that were willing to listen to he message that we had. There were a few. The rest of the people just were not home. We got into a quick discussion at the door with a boy about our age. He sure knew the scriptures but he was lacking the meaning behind them.
June 27, 1971
To begin the day, I prepared my talk on the 3rd person in the Godhead. It wasn't a bad talk at all. There wasn't many at church but everything went real smooth.
