This week we spent a lot of time tracting without a whole lot of success. It is okay though because Sai came to church for the 5th time which was so awesome!
This week we had an awesome opportunity to give a blessing to a member’s mother. She isn't a member and honestly isn't too fond of the church, but she asked for a blessing which was a tender mercy for this member. I had the opportunity to give her a blessing and it was a really cool experience. It is cool to me how every blessing is so individual and different. It isn't a coincidence, but it truly is God speaking through us priesthood holders. I really know God loves us all and knows us all individually.
This week we also went to visit some lesson active members with Brother Chue Toua Lor. It was cool to see his love for his fellow Hmong brothers and sisters. He really cares for them and loves them. He also has a super strong testimony of this gospel. It is really cool to hear him share his testimony with them. He knows this church is true and he knows that it will bless them and their family. He is such a great example to me because he is such an awesome member and his testimony is so strong. He gives me that increased motivation to go out and knock doors every day because knocking doors isn't always fun, but if someone has the chance to receive the blessings of the gospel, then it is worth it.
Finally the best for last! Something super, super, super crazy happened this week. Something that I honestly thought would never happen... I have officially been a missionary for ONE WHOLE YEAR! I am halfway done and that feels so good. I know that sounds really bad. I promise I am not happy to be halfway done. I am actually quite sad that I only have a year left. This past year I have learned, grown, and accomplished so much. My testimony has been strengthened, I have been speaking a language that I once thought was impossible to learn, and greatest of all - I have helped others to come unto the Restored gospel. Missions really are so hard, but it’s weird at the same time - they are such a blessing. I am grateful for this past year and the things I have been able to accomplish and I am excited for one more year to serve the Lord. Missions really are the best.
Love,
Elder Rich
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| The English elders in our ward |
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| my plate of Hmong food |
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| Hmong food with the Spanish elders. They are our ZL and we just went to eat with them one of the nights for dinner |
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| Reunited with Elder Tarone. He is AP so he spent the night with us because they were having a meeting up here |
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| Chue Toua Lor |
