Big Lessons Learnt

Week 27

6th July 2015

Well we have big plans with my new companion again, Elder Delfin from Guam. Plans such as at least 2 member presents, arranging dinner appointments with the members to establish relationships and help them be interested in missionary work, see our investigators at least twice a week. Think about our investigators and their individual needs. Help out the Branch president where we can so that he is not left so burdened doing clerk work with our branch clerk, less actives and his 2nd counselor also. Helping the men receive the priesthood and perform the ordinances involved such as the sacrament firstly. 

I love this area so much, it has so much potential. Many missionaries see this area as hard. But I have learned from this area that the worth of a soul is great in the sight of God, no matter how far they live or if their progression is slower than others. The worth of a soul is great and though Rakiraki has proven in the past to be low numbers in terms of baptisms etc. A soul is more precious than a number. These people are real, with real questions, desires, experiences and pains. I love them, truly I do.

Man, if I could I would serve here my whole mission but I know that will not be the case. This past week was a hard week, and learning to have patience. It was hard, because of my companion. I felt like I was on holiday this past week, no lessons or work done properly and effectively. Coming home after 10;30pm but that is all I will tell you because according to missionary rules im not really supposed to tell you things like that lol. I have learned a lot from my past companion. He taught me a lot, patience, Humility, caring sincerely about investigators, he taught me to love and be charitable and also to forgive. He taught me that I don't want to be disobedient because it does not feel good at all and I desire to have that feeling of success and accomplishment that only comes with following the spirit and missionary rules and obligations. I'm thankful for that experience though so very very hard mentally, physically and spiritually sometimes I know it was for a reason and I needed to understand those attributes of the Saviour and apply them to myself to have further success in my mission.

Please keep praying for me because I need all the help I can get to do this work. I have a potential just like everyone of Gods children and I want to reach that potential or standard and be the best I can to do this divine work of saving souls.

Just came back from a big day. Ended our day at a Welcome home Party for a missionary Sister.

(L-R) Bui, Marama, Loela, Esta, Daniela ... I've gone black lol soz I look horrible