Monday was P-day and was a fun P-day. Elder Lamb and I made Pho for our whole zone. It actually turned out really, really good - surprising for 2 miskas (white boys) haha.
Tuesday I had the wonderful opportunity to serve with my first companion aka my twin Elder Devyn Vang. That was a blast. I haven't been able to serve with him in over a year and a half. It was good to catch up and serve together again. Lots of good memories and experiences we were able to talk about. I served in his area which is the AP area. So I got to really see what the life of an AP is for a day. Super busy and lots of phone calls and logistical things. It was really good though. We also ate at Zupas which I haven't had since back home. Good food! Best of all we got to visit a recent convert family from Green Bay who was in Milwaukee.
The work is moving forward in Milwaukee Wisconsin. This week we had a lot of time to get out and work. It was good to be able to grind again without any other things to worry about or do! We were able to meet some cool people and we are hoping to get in with them this upcoming week!
Another cool experience is I was able to see my trainer! He came back to visit and even cooler he came back with his fiancee. We were able to meet up for a little and catch up which was super fun since it has been so long!
Sunday was mother's day! We had a great sacrament meeting and Elders quorum about mothers. In Elder Quorum, we went around and everyone shared something that they are grateful for or learned from their mothers. That was very powerful to not only hear but to also reflect on my life and all that my mother has done for me as well as the other amazing women in my life. For me, the closest comparison of the Savior's love for us is the love of a mother to her child. I think that is exactly why in the scriptures it compares a mother to the Savior's atonement and sacrifice on the cross. It says,
15 For can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
The love of the Savior is something that we can't fully comprehend. A mother's love, their selfless love for their kids giving everything and more to them is the closest comparison we can make. What a wonderful compliment to mothers and women. I know my mom loves me and her Christ-like love that she has for me helped me to feel the love and more fully comprehend all that my Savior has for me. Thank you, mom and thanks to all the wonderful women in my life.
Love,
Elder Rich
 |
| Splits with Elder Vang |
 |
| Spring is finally here |
 |
| Making Pho at the church last P-day |
 |
| Elder Pinera's bday |
 |
| We went to the Bucks' stadium today for P-day |
 |
| Go Bucks! |
