Hello!
I was expecting a much more beautiful fall here in Georgia considering all of the tree's... hopefully it is still on the way but as for now I will dream of the beautiful Utah fall!
I have been sick this last week with a cold and a sinus infection, I was put on antibiotics for the sinus infection and the cold is just something i have to deal with- hopefully it will be gone in the next few days so I won't be such a hard companion to deal with. :)
On Saturday I had the great privledge of being able to shake Elder Oaks hand, it was such an amazing experience to be able to be that close to someone who is a special witness of Jesus Christ. It talked about a lot of things but there are two subjects which really stood out to me. The first one being the Sacrament, throughout our life we will partake of the sacrament 1000's of times but it is because we need each and every one of those times to be able to fully repent and renew our baptisimal covenants so we can continue to enjoy the blessing of having the Holy Ghost with us at all time. The gift of the Holy Ghost is what makes us different, what a blessing it is to have him with us at all time :)
The second thing he talked about was the 10 things missionaries should take home from a mission.
1. A testimony of the Father and the Son
2. A greatly enlarged testimony of the gospel
3. Love for the people among whom you labor.
4. Greater love and appreciation for your parents
5. Understanding the meaning of hard work
6. Understanding the meaning and importance of personal virtue
7. Increased polish and poise
8. Courage to act
9. Faith to try
10. Humility to pray
I thought these were cool and something I wish to have by the end of my mission- to truly become a missionary by realizing that this is not my time but the Lords.
I was able to drive through Atlanta for the first time since being here, it's a cool city! I also ate at the famous resturatnt The Varsity, my arteries feel very clogged from the food I ate.... I probably won"t ever eat there again but thats okay- it was a good experience (I am sorry if I repeat myself in letters- time is very jumbled) This coming week we have Mission Leadership council at the mission home, it will be my first time going there :) I am excited to be able to be at this council and talk about the progress of the mission.
We have been working with a lot of less active members and recent converts- It has been really good! I love these people.
This morning I was thinking about how blessed I have been, today I feel overwhelemed with gratitude.
I am so thankful to have the love and support back at home, I am thankful to be a part of the Georgia Atlanta Mission, and I am so thankful for the blessing of the gospel in my life and the testimony that I have.
I love you all so very much and I hope you have a great week :)
Love,
Em
I was expecting a much more beautiful fall here in Georgia considering all of the tree's... hopefully it is still on the way but as for now I will dream of the beautiful Utah fall!
I have been sick this last week with a cold and a sinus infection, I was put on antibiotics for the sinus infection and the cold is just something i have to deal with- hopefully it will be gone in the next few days so I won't be such a hard companion to deal with. :)
On Saturday I had the great privledge of being able to shake Elder Oaks hand, it was such an amazing experience to be able to be that close to someone who is a special witness of Jesus Christ. It talked about a lot of things but there are two subjects which really stood out to me. The first one being the Sacrament, throughout our life we will partake of the sacrament 1000's of times but it is because we need each and every one of those times to be able to fully repent and renew our baptisimal covenants so we can continue to enjoy the blessing of having the Holy Ghost with us at all time. The gift of the Holy Ghost is what makes us different, what a blessing it is to have him with us at all time :)
The second thing he talked about was the 10 things missionaries should take home from a mission.
1. A testimony of the Father and the Son
2. A greatly enlarged testimony of the gospel
3. Love for the people among whom you labor.
4. Greater love and appreciation for your parents
5. Understanding the meaning of hard work
6. Understanding the meaning and importance of personal virtue
7. Increased polish and poise
8. Courage to act
9. Faith to try
10. Humility to pray
I thought these were cool and something I wish to have by the end of my mission- to truly become a missionary by realizing that this is not my time but the Lords.
I was able to drive through Atlanta for the first time since being here, it's a cool city! I also ate at the famous resturatnt The Varsity, my arteries feel very clogged from the food I ate.... I probably won"t ever eat there again but thats okay- it was a good experience (I am sorry if I repeat myself in letters- time is very jumbled) This coming week we have Mission Leadership council at the mission home, it will be my first time going there :) I am excited to be able to be at this council and talk about the progress of the mission.
We have been working with a lot of less active members and recent converts- It has been really good! I love these people.
This morning I was thinking about how blessed I have been, today I feel overwhelemed with gratitude.
I am so thankful to have the love and support back at home, I am thankful to be a part of the Georgia Atlanta Mission, and I am so thankful for the blessing of the gospel in my life and the testimony that I have.
I love you all so very much and I hope you have a great week :)
Love,
Em
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