I am sorry about the last email, I didn't realize how negative it was. I was having a really hard week. Things have gotten a lot better. I decided that if I am going to be here, I better forget about myself and get to work. This last week has been much better. I have still been stressed, but everything will be okay. The work here isn't easy at all, but I love the Lord, and I love his children, so I will give everything that I have to the work I have been asked to do. I just want you all to know that I love you so much. I have realized that more since I have been out here than I have in my whole life. I love every one of you so much!
The work here is great. We are working more with the members than anyone else. Our branch is really weak, and we only have about 5 worthy priesthood holders, including the Branch President. We are trying to strengthen the inactive members so that we can have a strong branch. We are also teaching several families. We are teaching a man named Jastey. He is so amazing, and he is really prepared. He is going to be baptized on the 15th of September. This Sunday he came to church for the first time. Despite the branches many weaknesses, he felt the Spirit so strong that he cried. He told us that he KNOWS this is the true church. I am really excited to continue teaching him.
Pohnpei is a really cool island. To answer some of your questions, I saw a crab the other day running across the road. I wanted to catch it and cook it up! Also, the spiders here are HUGE. I am talking like 1-2 inches wide... I wish there were monkeys here, but there aren't! We do have a lot of Geckos here too. They live in our house.. They have stores, but everything is ridiculously expensive, and they don't have much to choose from. Imagine Rays in South Weber... Yes, that almost perfectly defines it! lol
Something that you should know is that they say mail often takes 3-5 weeks to get to us, so if you send anything, don't send things that will go bad. Also Mom, last time I talked to you I asked for a backpack and a scripture case. Don't worry too much about that unless you already got them. I don't want you to worry about that stuff. If you want to help at all, you could always just put money in my bank account. But I really don't want anyone to worry too much about me. I will be okay. I just have to adjust. The language is coming along. I am starting to understand some things that people say. I also have a little testimony that I have memorized!
So after two P-days, I have learned that there isn't enough time for anything. It is really hard for me, because I am only allowed to write on P-day, and i hardly have any time at all to do that. So communication is going to be really limited, and email is definitely best for family. I hope that you all understand, and are patient with me and my limited resources. I will try and keep in contact best I can. You should be able to expect a weekly email from me every week, unless the internet is down. and I will try to write when I can. I am worried about communication with Bethany... But I can't worry about that. The Lord will take care of everything. I just have to do all that I can.
Please let everyone know that I say hi, and that I love them. Even if I have never met them! Tell everyone! Especially all of my brothers. Mom, you are amazing! I love you so much more than you will ever know. Please don't worry about me, just pray for me! Worrying doesn't do any good and Praying causes miracles. Dad, thank you so much for being there for me through everything. You are my example, and the things you have helped me learn have helped me to keep the faith and keep working hard. Dad, I love you so much. Please remember that, and please stay strong. Ryan needs the Gospel. Don't waist time. Prayerfully do all you can to help him. and tell him that I love him too.
My new address is:
P.O. Box 2203
Kolonia, Pohnpei
FSM 96941
If there is anything that I forgot, remind me in your next email, and I will do my best to reply. I love you all so much, and I pray for you every day. I am okay. I am in Gods loving hands. He is there for me, I just have to trust him. Stay strong, love each other, and keep the faith. We are all working towards the same goal, and the Savior is well on his way. The Gospel is true. There is no doubt in my mind. I ese me Sises Cris ieias, oh e poakepoake emenemen Kitial. (I know that Jesus Christ lives, and he loves each one of us). Live like you mean it! I Poakpoake kumwail! (I love you all) Stay strong!
Love your Son, Brother, and Friend,
Elder Dallin Lyman
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