I just have a few minutes to write. Sorry I didn't write yesterday, I was in São Paulo the whole day. We had an extra hour so we went to this really fancy sushi buffet with all sorts of Japanese dishes. It was incredible. I ate over R$100 in salmon I am sure. The ginger here is even better than in the states.
This past week was wonderful. My companion and I are working so well together, and it is such a blast. I have never appreciated knowledge so much in my life. My companion truly is brilliant, and searching to gain knowledge is so exciting. I feel it in my heart.
We had a baptism on Saturday of the niece of a member of the ward. Her inactive uncle went to church after not going in a long time and he is such a great man. Missionary work is so, so wonderful. I was looking in the mirror and tying my tie on Sunday and thinking about all that would happen that day. I thought of missionaries that went home the last transfer. After 3 or 4 weeks, home is starting to feel a little normal again, and the mission is over and in the past. I believe my mind was opened and I was able to imagine the void that this work will cause in my mind and my heart when it is not such a large part of my everyday. I feel so blessed to be able to serve a mission, to strive to live a daily pattern that begets strong testimonies. My "job description" is to live the gospel, and I have 2 years to saturate my life with attributes and habits, that I can take into the rest of my life.
The conference addresses are scripture. Their messages are perfect for helping others. If we search them, we will be able to help others. All of us, lets strive to be better friends. Loyal friends. Let’s share with others the things we know to be true, not to push our beliefs onto others, but to teach them the principles that they are unaware of. Regardless of knowledge of the word of wisdom, human beings are dying because of health consequences. Beyond this, they are forfeiting blessings from the Lord that would be theirs if they would just live these principles. I believe with all of my heart, that there is peace in righteous doing. I am happy and healthy and alive. This world is tremendously beautiful. Read a good book this week.
Love, Elder Calvert
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