Dear America,
Well it sounds like you've got life figured out. It's good to hear about Dad's new calling and career decisions. When we talk about family sayings, I think of Mom's "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." That was my whole childhood.
I've noticed myself becoming less and less shy to share the gospel. At the beginning of my mission, there were some teachings that I felt the need to "ease into" with an investigator so it didn't sound too foreign to them. Now it really doesn't bother me. As long as they understand what we're teaching, it doesn't really matter if they're convinced or not. The Spirit clearly testifies of truth regardless of how well we explain doctrine to appease argument. And I'm feeling more and more joy as I share the gospel. I wish I could have had this hang of missionary work long ago. It's a good thing that I'll have chances to be a missionary for my whole life!
We tried to maximize proselyting time this week in between leadership council, office council, and other meetings. When we got a chance on Wednesday, we took some of the zone leaders out with us. I was with Elder Ridell, who is from Sweden. He is the only European in the mission right now. He. Is. Smart. I enjoy conversations with him a lot.
The assistants got stuck in mud pretty badly late on Friday night. We spent a few hours trying to get them out and finally succeeded. We also helped a member move to their new house that night. On fast Sunday, we pounded fufu for an investigator and it was super easy. Whenever I've pounded while fasting before I've felt like dying. You'll get weak and shaky after a few hits. But this time we beasted through it. I think it has to do with our huge fufu workout last week.
Love, Elder Nelson
Well it sounds like you've got life figured out. It's good to hear about Dad's new calling and career decisions. When we talk about family sayings, I think of Mom's "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." That was my whole childhood.
I've noticed myself becoming less and less shy to share the gospel. At the beginning of my mission, there were some teachings that I felt the need to "ease into" with an investigator so it didn't sound too foreign to them. Now it really doesn't bother me. As long as they understand what we're teaching, it doesn't really matter if they're convinced or not. The Spirit clearly testifies of truth regardless of how well we explain doctrine to appease argument. And I'm feeling more and more joy as I share the gospel. I wish I could have had this hang of missionary work long ago. It's a good thing that I'll have chances to be a missionary for my whole life!
We tried to maximize proselyting time this week in between leadership council, office council, and other meetings. When we got a chance on Wednesday, we took some of the zone leaders out with us. I was with Elder Ridell, who is from Sweden. He is the only European in the mission right now. He. Is. Smart. I enjoy conversations with him a lot.
The assistants got stuck in mud pretty badly late on Friday night. We spent a few hours trying to get them out and finally succeeded. We also helped a member move to their new house that night. On fast Sunday, we pounded fufu for an investigator and it was super easy. Whenever I've pounded while fasting before I've felt like dying. You'll get weak and shaky after a few hits. But this time we beasted through it. I think it has to do with our huge fufu workout last week.
Love, Elder Nelson
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