13 MONTHS ALREADY? IT SEEMS AS IF IT'S ALL A DREAM!
Dear Mom,
I heard from those that went to Conference that you
looked great mom. They said the choir sounded beautiful. I have been
singing quite a bit myself lately, not on as grand a stage as you, but
in my lessons, in sacrament, family home evenings, and also for Spanish
conference (a meeting for the Spanish missionaries). That was a lot of
fun. The conference was the perfect revelation and instruction that we
needed for our work. Usually, I don't get too much out of them. This
time though, I was just getting a non-stop stream of inspiration
throughout those few hours.
I was very happy to also see my trainer, and
all my other companions. I even got a picture with All of them. I
really have loved every last one of those guys. They have become my
brothers. It was crazy because all my comps have been comps with each other
and also have known one another from home or have served around them, so
we are all real close. It was cool exchanging stories and experiences
together at the same table while we were eating. I saw my entire mission
thus far pass before my eyes. It seems as if it's all a dream. I have
been slowly losing my grasp on time. 13 months out on the mission and I
can feel it all picking up speed. It's as if I am on a slippery slope and
I am trying to run up the hill, but I just keep slipping. I will miss
these moments. It all kinda hit me that I have been out for a while now
when my trainer told me that the next transfer would be his last. I just
paused for a sec and realized that he would be my first Spanish
companion that would be going home. It's all down-hill from here. These
wonderful companions I've had would begin to go home one by one, until I
am the last one. Pretty sad isn't it?
On a happier note, Ezekiel is
loving the restored gospel. He is very humble and receptive and when I
asked him if he believed what we were teaching is true he said, "All my
life I had hoped that there was more that I could learn about God's love
for his children. And this entire time that you have all been in my
home I have felt a sincere burning in my chest. If that is not some sort
of being or power telling me that this is the right path, then I don't
know what is?" We were completely shocked by his answer and then gave
him a date for April 26th
to be baptized and he. of course. accepted. We are very excited for him.
That is all the big news we have for today. Things have been picking up
through small and simple means. Love you to death Mom.
Elder Sierra
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