Overall, this week was a pretty generic week in terms of schedule. Grammar has been the main focus and I think I've been working on about seven different tenses which is all in good fun. On Sunday I was able to pass the sacrament for the first time since being here, which is always a special experience. Later in the meeting, Wallace and I were called on to give talks to the zone. We killed it, as you surely knew. Bearing testimony and teaching in Spanish is a really special experience, and President Henrie complemented me on the way I present my testimony which was really good to hear. Between our meetings, Bennion and I demonstrated and practiced baptism in Spanish. Again, what a cool experience. I think its incredible that we take the time to learn another language so that we can share the beautiful message of Christ with everyone. Everyone needs that joy and love in their life, and what a blessing it is more me to have the opportunity to serve the Lord and spread that love to everyone. Oh gosh, we got our travel plans early in the week and Elder Rich and I leave Wednesday morning at 1:00 AM, and everyone else leaves on Monday. That day will not be any fun with the whole district gone, but what can you do. On Tuesday our district helped new missionaries to move into their casas. I got a cart full of different Hermanas bags, and let me tell you, this bad boy did not drive straight. I lost some bags trying to flip the cart around going down a ramp, but that was only my first mistake. I had to gather everything back up, and by the time I had done so I was way behind the pack. I had to catch up, and so I tried. Endonces, I lost all the bags across the cement. I started pushing as fast as a could, yet almost immediately the darn thing swerved off to the side, and in trying to save it I sent all the bags skidding across the cement. Way to go me. A couple other satisfactory additions are as follows:
1. It is true. I weighed myself finally and have officially put on about 15 pounds.
2. I committed Hermana Wallace with the following: Consumirá maíz esta noche?
3. We begged Esteban to make us more cinnamon rolls and he finally gave in.
4. I gave Elder Alsop and Elder Hamp Massages
Lastly, I want to conclude with some testimony. We watched the Restoration movie of Joseph Smith at a devotional and it really struck me. Along with that, I reread the general conference talk by Tad R. Callister. Both of these are huge testimonies of the validity and power of the Book of Mormon and Restoration. Why would an uneducated man dedicate his life to a lie, sealing it with his own murder? The power and perfect ability the Book of Mormon has to answer our questions and ease our soul is undeniable. I love reading from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Jesus the Christ every day, as they testify of the wonderful works and miracles of Jesus Christ. In no way does any contradict the pure and infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ and his love for us. I can know of a surety my purpose and ability to learn and grow to become more like Him. He knows every doubt, every fear, every frustration, pain, and sorrow, and if we simply turn to Him, we can feel of His love for us. I have felt it now more than I ever have before because I have given of my life to be so close to Him. This scripture was huge in getting me to the field, and I´d like to share it with you now. Mathew 10:39 - He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
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