"Wuss-D-Scene family and friends! Congrats to the WX team for making it to the Semi-final, I'm so happy for them. I guess I was wrong about Lawrence's team. I am so happy for uncle Peter and his family, they should have named their son after me...haha!
I still keep in contact with Keenan and I can't believe he's going to be home real soon. I am excited to hear of grandma and Papa's decision to serve the Lord, isn't it like their 10th missions lol? Whether they go or not, they've done so much missionary work and I'm proud and grateful that I have grandparents who love to do missionary work and are planning to serve the Lord.
Lately I have been thinking a lot about the scriptures and promises that come with it and often find myself reading Mosiah 1:7 "And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to SEARCH them diligently, that ye may profit thereby...." I have learned to apply this and have found answers to many of my questions I've carried in my heart, this combined with much fasting and praying. I testify that the Lord does answer my prayers. Many people think they know the scriptures (like how I was before my mission), but many don't know it until you actually read, ponder, and pray about it. It's amazing how I learned to apply the teachings of the prophets in the scriptures and how it really changed my views in life. This has led to my biggest fear of what I will become after my mission, not in a negative kind of way but the sense of responsibility I know I will have to take accountability for after my mission.
Before I left on my mission I had all I wanted to become lined up and ready for me and I was so determined that when I returned, I would be exactly what I had planned. But now, because of all the knowledge I've learned and am continuing to learn and becoming a changed person, I no longer have the desire to be a BODY BUILDER. So Mom, you can see how the scriptures and this mission have changed me. I fear what's ahead of me but I do know one thing, I am so excited about my future. I feel a little sad, we've lost a few of our investigators this week, not wanting to be baptized, but that won't stop us from doing what we're supposed to do.
Awww my man Ray! (Janitor who donates $20 a month to Eld Brown) He has always been a such a nice and humble man. The world needs more Rays! Please tell him how much I love him and that I am so grateful for his love. I know he needs it more, but it takes a man of faith to support a missionary. I now leave with you a thought while I was studying, "What you choose to do when you're alone and no one is watching, is a strong measure of your virtue." Have a lime week!"
