Waz up? Man, oh man, wasn’t conference just the hooks? Wow! Was it tight!
I’ll get to that in a sec but it’s always so good to hear from you guys. I hope
this week was all splendidly good.
This week was the anniversary of the Malvinas (Falkland Island War) and
We did divies with the zonies this week. I went with Elder Thompson from
St. George to his area called Embarcación. It’s a dinky little town like Yuto
but with fewer street lights. F’reals,
it’s like, pioneer dark out there. It was really nice. It was good to be with
someone who really wants to work and to be with someone really chill. It was
kinda like spending the day with Austin Sherwin. He gave me a lot of good
advice to help my comp. He was like "Yes, I’m sorry about your situation,
he’s been like this with everybody. Just be patient and try to help him the
best you can." It was some good advice. The trick is being patient and
just letting the things that don’t matter to fly and letting the things that do
matter, matter. I’ll try.
I got a haircut this week by this Joe Pesci (from Goodfellas) kinda
guy. I was anticipating him saying, "Do I look like a clown to you?"
the entire time. Alas, it never happened
but it’s a good haircut.
Conference was a crazy good experience. I think I’ve said it before but
I feel like I look forward to conference in the mission more than Christmas just
because it’s sooooo good! We took taxis and rode buses for 2 hours to and from
conference on Saturday. The English room had only me and Elder Murray so it was
a fairly relaxed setting compared to how it’s usually been during conference in
the mission. A year ago I was packed into a tiny room of like, 24
missionaries...now we’re down to two. Sunday
was a great day. The branch rented a bus so we all rode down together. We went
to the plaza and took some pics with the Elders and our branch. We did the Abbey
road pic which was a dream come true. Even though it’s horribly inaccurate it’ll
somewhat suffice. And of course, it’s so memorable. While at conference I
saw my mini missionary Rollei and he had a giant envelope in his hands. It was
his mission call! He opened it in the middle of the conference break. He´s
going to Curitiba Brazil
Man, I loved every bit of conference but Elder Holland took the cake.
His talk was an uppercut to the soul. It was hard not to tear up at times
during his talk—I loved it! That’s always gonna be a goal of mine: To try to get to know my Savior more and
more. To try to have a better testimony about Him, His mission, His life, His
sacrifice, everything. It’s obviously a lifelong pursuit but, as we learn more
and more about Him and have Him planted deeper and deeper in our testimonies, then
this life and the life after will be something grand.
On that subject, as I was doing my study this morning, I came across a
scripture that really impacted me. In 3 Nefi 9:22. In this chapter we read about the voice that comes
to the people after their cities had been destroyed and they were in pitch
black darkness. It’s the voice of Christ Himself and, in the very last verse,
he says something amazing: If we repent
(or in other words, try to be the best we can because, as we repent, we
acknowledge our faults and promise to try to do better) and come unto Him as
little children (or if we are humble and willing to be taught and helped) then
such is the kingdom of God. He then says something here that is incredible:
Christ says "For such I have laid down my life"...that got to me. He
loved and still loves us so much that he gave His life so we can accomplish
this goal. If we repent of our mistakes (through His atonement) and be as
little children (to be ready to learn and follow the gospel of Christ) then we will
be saved. He did so much for what little he asks us to do: To follow His
gospel, to keep His commandments, to come unto Him and follow Him. He leaves
this promise at the end of the scripture. He says in effect, "Just repent,
and come unto me and be saved." What
an incredible thing the gospel really is. To know, as imperfect human beings,
that we will make mistakes, that we can be lifted up to and become a little better
each time then, in the end, become perfect. What a gateway to true happiness
that is. What a great knowledge to know that we are being helped by our
Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. It’s more than words. Man! If only
everyone could know about this. Well, I guess that’s why I’m here right? Now
anyways, onto dem questions…
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Did you get to see all of conference (even the priesthood session) and
where were you?
- Have you been able to sample all of the locally grown delicious fruits?
- Are you staying well and sleeping well?
- Did the SD card work?
- Are the townsfolk nice in Yuto?
Well familys that’s just about it. Man it’s hard to think I got 7 months
left tomorrow and one more conference... a bit sad. But all the more excuse to
be missionarying it up I guess. It’s a good life ya know. I love you guys. Have
a great week back in school. Be Hinckley . And
all that. I love you. It´s all good.
Con Amor,
Russ
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| The Yuto Crowd At Conference |
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| Dieter, My Dieter |
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| Abbey Road |
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| Argie Road |
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