2nd, 2nd.
Let the rugby guys know that playing in the mud is a strong point. We at TU [Troy
United] have always prided ourselves in not being afraid to get dirty and using
it as an asset when we play pretty boy teams. I'm proud of all the good they're
doing and I love hearing about their successes. Stay low. Play hard. Hit harder.
Ruck. And smile. And stay in a flat line on defense. I wish I could be there
with you guys. Two years and I will be.
Sorry if my
last email was overbearing. It just makes me sad to see missionaries out here
who want to be somewhere else or aren't emotionally prepared for serving with
their whole heart, mind, and strength.
OKay!
This week! A great one! AHHH!!!oglogaob Monday was awesome. We did our pday
stuff. We had to run a lot of errands but, it’s okay because we were helping
people. We helped our new neighbors move in. They were cool. They invited over
for dinner soon. I'm pumped. At the Schwenke's this week they shared how they
got to the temple and it was a powerful story. God loves us. He answers
prayers. He wants to bless us. We just have to learn how to receive the
blessings.
Tuesday
was a good day. We biked for most of the day. It was warm, but cloudy so it was
like perfect weather. We got to talk to a few people and met some prepared
people who asked us questions about the marathon bombing and things. The Book
of Mormon answers the questions that we all have and if it doesn't, it's the
starting point. We were able to give out a few pretty good referrals. It’s hard
because the Hispanics that live in our area work for most of the day so we can
really only work through member referrals.
Wednesday
was district meeting. I liked it. I learned new ways to help the members do
missionary work. I love the scriptures too. I LOVE BEING A MISSIONARY! It’s great
to share the things that mean everything to me with all those around us. We
went to this restaurant called Aranda's (that we usually do) and the woman gave
us all free drinks because we go so often. It’s darn good Mexican food. We had
ward coordination that went really well. Members of the ward council were there
and we were able to discuss and make assignments to help get things done. Counseling
and communication are so important. Later we had a meeting with the bishop that
was super good. We talked about the people we are working with and he gave us
his vision. Bomb.
Thursday.
Elder Guzman was sick in the morning. We visited a few members in the
afternoon. Then we went to English class, so bomb. Someone told me that the
world needs more conservative professors like me. I didn't think I was
conservative, but it made me feel good.
Friday
was planning. We helped the other elders with some service too. We drove Elder Burl
(Gunnell) and Elder Meyers and weeded for a bit. This woman has like a zoo, peacocks
and hens and chickens and ponies and donkies and dogs and lizards and a llama.
We went to see Juan Pablo and had a great lesson with him. He is awesome
and he has a great family. I love spending time with them. I just wish he would
devote himself to changing.
Saturday
was great too! Elder Alvarez went to a baptism in Arizona so Elder Slik 3 packed
with us for the day. So fun. He's awesome. I want to be more like him. I hope I
get to be companions with him one day. We had a good day working in both areas.
We got to talk to some very prepared people on the street and teach a few
lessons to their investigators. I love teaching. I love helping to guide people
to know that the church is true and to help them receive peace and happiness.
Sunday
was good. We went to a fireside. I saw lots of other missionaries. I love
missionaries. Life is good. We taught a lesson about the plan of salvation to
our ward mission leader that night. He's such an example to me. His daughter said something really interesting and cool. God is never
mean. And it’s true, He's not. But sometimes we are mean to ourselves. If we
lived how He wanted us to, we wouldn’t be sad!
kk that's
it.
One of
these day's I'll write you all and show you all the love you deserve. Thanks
for your support. :) <3
I love you all so much!
I love you all so much!
Sam
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