Come what may...enjoy!

December 30, 2008

 Ok, here are pictures of some pretty sloppy English, us (me and Elder Canche) at the temple, breaking the piñata Christmas eve and how big those things are, our two baptisms Sat (Dec 27, the only two of the week in the zone), and my new comp, Elder Villegas.

 Ok, well, when it rains it snows. I didn’t sleep a wink last night because I’m now a trainer AND the district leader... wow… at least im staying in the same area. The standards are really rising. Our last district leader got "fired" because he only had 2 baptisms last month. At least he is staying in the district so he can help me. My "kid" is Elder Villegas from Puebla where Elder Derek Buttars is. He seems pretty cool. But super young and super greenie. At least he is willing to work. The most stressful about all of this is the district leaders are the ones who do the baptismal interviews, which are really intimidating. I always would tell my investigators " there is a special elder who is capable of telling if you are ready for baptism and can answer whatever question you have"... now that’s me, oh boy! Pray for me k? I”m just gonna let it all be the Lord and give it all I’ve got. Do your part and He will do His.

 I really loved Elder Wirthlin’s last conference talk. It has had such an impact on me lately. I don’t even know what his phrase is in English but its “venga lo que venga disfrutalo” in Spanish, which by my interpretation is, come what may, enjoy,. Very uplifting happy stuff. I challenge you all to read it and really put it into your lives.  I really am trying to be " the missionary you mom thinks you are" and hopefully a little better... it doesn’t come all at once. Line upon line, precept upon precept right? 

I loved talking to you all Christmas. It lifted me up so much, I’m so grateful I have one of the greatest families ever. I love you all so much and I know the Lord is blessing you. Ok, time to take advantage of the greenie and meet my goal of 5 baptisms this next month. Help me reach it k? John 16:33 - fear not.

 Dad your comments about an empty family got me thinking a lot. I came to the conclusion that it will not happen in this life, don’t let it bother you. The goal is there. According to the Lords time. 40 of our years is about 57 minutes in His. D&c 58:3-4. See how that can apply to you. I love you. Love you all take care and happy new years. 

Elder Solomon