February 25, 2018 - Fiesta
My companions, Elder
L- (Florida athlete) and Elder A- (Cebuano Jackie Chan) are the
best! We have a good time together, and it's so fun to have a lot of work to
do, and people you enjoy doing it with. We have so far only been in Bustos
Branch, but this week we will spend days in other Branches visiting families
and sharing messages. It was such a great reunion to see the Branch, especially
the B's. They finish their mission in less than a week, so it's such a
sweet privilege to see them again before they go to Canada. The PJ
family as well as Sis L- and JP are all still active! Huge
blessings. Bro P-J- is getting the Melchizedek Priesthood on March
11, which just adds to the push to become a Stake by year's end.
This Sunday was
Fiesta... so traffic! Figuring out driving again was tricky at first, but now
I'm driving through gaps so small as we navigate the small streets. Good thing
mirrors fold in when you bump them on stuff... No wonder Filipinos are great
drivers!
The thing with most
people who struggle to live all of the commandments is... they want to! That's
what I have observed. It's hard to keep going to Church when you are struggling
with a trial, because sometimes it just feels like everyone else is so good, so
perfect, and you are the only one with a problem. But it's not that way at all,
for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, therefore none may
judge another. That feeling of isolation can go away as we build up confidence
in ourselves to do the right thing, even if it's hard. I'm grateful for the
chance to spend my time inviting those who are struggling to take the easier
path. Follow Christ, because there is no other way.
We are still coming
up with a name for ourselves...
we have the 3 amigos
3 musketeers
Peter and the Sons of
Thunder
Moroni, Lehi, and
Teancum...
we will let you know
when we have got it
Thanks for reading, I love
you all!
Elder Fish
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