Ah man, I can't tell you how much I love reading your emails. It is just nice to hear the little things that are going on at home. It would be way awesome if Spencer moved in for a little while! I think it would be great for him and Kaden I love them both so much! And they are a great support to each other. Tell Spence I say hi, and tell him dankice for me :) So.. I just got Grandma and Grandpas Package(s). I feel bad about how much they got for me. I love and appreciate them so much, but I don't want them to think that they have to break their bank like that! I sent grandpa a thank you email. I really appreciate the weekly emails from you and dad. Even if there isn't much to say, they mean a lot to me, so keep them comin! To answer some of your questions, last week I got a letter from Beth, Collin, and Linda Sidwell. I thought it was really nice of them. Linda sent me a $25 check, so make sure she hears it ;) Please tell her thank you for me. I couldn't tell you how short P-Days are, I am worried that I won't be able to write any letters on my mission.. Well... other than to one person... :) I will do my best to write other people but just know that time is really limited. I love reading your letters, and hearing from everyone. But I can't promise that I will have time to respond.
Things are going really well for me here. I am really starting to adjust to the living conditions here in Pohnpei. Actually, about 40% of the time, it is even rather amusing. You just never know what each day will hold. I am even starting to learn how to keep bugs from getting into my food.. The culture is fun, and the people are great. Jasty wasn't baptized last weekend. We rescheduled for the 29th. He just wants to make sure that he is really ready to take that step. He is doing so well though. On Saturday, we went to his house to teach him around 7:00 PM, after we left he read the book of Mormon until 1:00 that morning, and then made it to church on Sunday. It was really impressive! He is such a strong person. Last week we had some really amazing lessons. "Ground shaking" as Jeffrey R Holland would say. I love that feeling. The language is coming along, but you know how I am. I want to speak, and I want to speak NOW. I have had a hard time the last couple of days, because I want so badly to teach these people. I want to answer their questions. I want to help them through their concerns. I want to help them to understand who they are-a child of God! I want to bear my testimony to them. But right now I can't do these things. So I must be patient. I know my time will come. And perhaps I will appreciate my ability to speak more than I ever imagined. There is a reason for everything, and I know that God will help me through. I fell that more than anything, the Lord wants me to learn how to rely on his strength, and not my own. I love the Lord, and how He works. I know that this is what I must go through to be the Man, and the missionary that God needs me to be. How cool is that?? Ah man, I just love being a missionary. Sometimes I look down at my nametag and I am shocked. I even feel like I grow a foot taller. I am a servant of the Lord. I represent the Lord. I am helping souls to come unto Jesus Christ, the Good Shepard. The Savior of their souls. What more could I want in life than that? Mom, Dad, and My Dear brothers, I love you. I hope that you remember that. I am living the dream! One day you will too:) How exciting! Just remember that the preparation starts NOW. Even for Jay Bug. Be a missionary NOW. I promise, missionary work brings incomprehensible joy. And there is no reason to fear. Open your mouth, and it will be filled. You are all great. You are all my heros. Stay strong, live like you mean it, and hold your heads up high.
"If you feel like giving up, give more."
Love your Son, Brother, and Friend,
Elder Dallin A Lyman
P.S. Jose! I love you so much. You are one of the greatest people that I have ever known. I know that things are tough for you right now, but if anyone is strong enough to endure, it is you. Remember, that the Lord gives us challenges, to that we will turn to him, and learn to rely on his matchless power. As Alma says, "Look to God and Live". I have to go now, but I felt like I should leave a note for you! I love you Cuz! You've got this, and I believe in you. You are in my prayers, and I think about you often. Take care Jose. You are Amazing.
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