To be honest, I have lost count with the number nonetheless. Yoo boy in da HOOD, well technically sandwiched between Ogden and South Ogden. And it's A BLASSST✨️✨️. Like did you know, getting a new and having his Bappy in 1 week is possible. TADAAAA NOW YOU KNOW✨️
Also 你好，KONICHIWAA, Bonjior, ANNYEONGHASAYO and Hola
Well it's been soo much fun in Pleasant Valley and Uintah area. The members are awesome, however we are intending to bring their awesomeness to people around them. With their neighbours and family and strangers all alike. To help rekindle that flame of conversion for the area. And hopefully we can be that spark to lit them up. Cause the fuels are all there, but we just need to light it up and I know that I have the Savior's help. So before leaving this area, my goal is to make sure there's at least a starting point for missionary work for the next pair of Elders to come here.
Chinese Ward
Okay now the Chinese Ward in Ogden is somewhat depressing, as they are not as much as the one in Logan. However that's the reason why I'm called to this mission. To gather all Mandarin speakers and unite them with the gospel. So I am glad to be in this mission. Also actually (nerd version) I am the 12th Mandarin speaking missionary called to this mission. Therefore Imma do my BESSTSTTTTT!!!! The members there are soo hmm friendly, but getting to know them will help a tonnn. And they are all so awesome, despite not being able to chat with all of them for my first attendance in that ward. However I do see that li h ht they have in their families and it's amazing✨️✨️✨️.
More than that I got to meet the recent converts and Mann they are strong. So I am going to have to start balancing the English Ward and Chinese Branch, with a car share that has less than 200 miles and just needing to work It out.
If any of you have some tips on how to manage this I need help, like no joke. Sometimes I feel like missionaries have every rights to go mentally insane and cuckoo. But we got the Savior's grace soo ehh we can brush the stress, anxiety and basically any known mental problems off with the Savior's help. DINGGGG✨️✨️✨️ KEEP GOING THE LORD WILL SUPPORT YOU IN EVERYTHING YOU DOO Ya'll got this.
New Comp NEW COMP
Now Elder Tang is an interesting guy, nonetheless he is a fellow to the YELLOWW
In my honest opinion, I feel like the mission president placing me and Elder Tang together might actually be the funniest comp in the history of the Utah Ogden mission. Like who would want to say no to these 2 little fellas? I mean aren't they cute? ✨️
Some white guys and many catholics ehmm ehmm. Cough cough.
A~nyways. I do feel like we could dominate the So watch out Ogden we are going to go on an Asian CRUSADE So things are going to be INTERESTING!! Nonetheless, he is an amazing senior a d working with him is honestly a very special experience I needed as well in the mission. So we'll be doing all that we can to reignite this area. ELDER TANG'S DA MANN!!!
Also he is an Amazing Chef. Like no joke I am getting tips from him and even borrowing his Asian ingredients while cooking. He is an awesome guy and funny too. Sometimes nervous but overall a divine fella.
The Holy Ghost
Now a recent missionary podcast I heard that's given by Elder David A Bednar, his talk is fire During the talk it talks about how we receive these revelations from the Holy Ghost. Often we always think of it as something big or just loud. Some experiences like Joseph Smith, Alma and even Paul. But maybe their state at that time. They required a lot of Christ's light in their life at that point in time. However maybe for us. It's that Still small voice that's all we need. Through rays we can gradually increase our light. Line upon line, precept upon precept. Here a little and there a little. 2 Nephi 28:30.
Likewise it's also equally important to understand that sometimes these voice can come without us noticing. Like Nephi he went into the city of Jerusalem not knowing before hand 1 Nephi 4:6 and Elder Bednar mentioned, maybe even Nephi hadn't notice he was led until we rethink back in the past as he is engraving in the plates of the Book of Mormon. And that's something I never thought of. And the most important part is, just do your best. The Spirit will lead us to opportunities that will help us grow. Through them and the spirit, it guides us to grow each day.
Lastly as Elder David A Bednar mentioned how he always asked President Hinkley, How am I supposed to make it work? President Hinkley always says it'll work out in the end. Therefore, keep doing your best and let the Lord work things our. Don't worry and trust yourself, as thoughts and actions will be guided by the Holy Ghost✨️✨️
慢慢来不急, slowly step by step trust in the Lord as you add all your effort to work It out. He will guide you ✨️
Spiritual Message
Now I did forget to share a spiritual message to my family during the call just now. So sorry Dad, Mom and Belle but here it is. Something I found in 2 Nephi 11 regards about Nephi and how he felt about the words of God. It says
2 And now I, Nephi, write more of the words of Isaiah, for my soul delighteth in his words. For I will liken his words unto my people, and I will send them forth unto all my children, for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him.
4 Behold, my soul delighteth in proving unto my people the truth of the coming of Christ; for, for this end hath the law of Moses been given; and all things which have been given of God from the beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him.
5 And also my soul delighteth in the covenants of the Lord which he hath made to our fathers; yea, my soul delighteth in his grace, and in his justice, and power, and mercy in the great and eternal plan of deliverance from death.
6 And my soul delighteth in proving unto my people that save Christ should come all men must perish.
From that verse I learned about how our soul can be delighted in the Lord's gospel. So here is a question for all of Ya'll
How can your soul be delighteth in the gospel?
How does it feel?
And what does that thing in the gospel mean to your soul and heart?
I am still finding that answer. But I did co.e to realise, that happiness we have to share the gospel. I think that's the delight in the soul. The comfort of knowing you can trust God. I think these are just a few ways how our souls delight in the gospel. Nonetheless I would love to hear the answer from Ya'll. I could share it of you want and we can help edify one another. DINGGG✨️
Yeah and for missionaries D&C 18:10-16 IS A BALLER VERSE. But I also would love to share on more in Alma 27:17-18
17 Now the joy of Ammon was so great even that he was full; yea, he was swallowed up in the joy of his God, even to the exhausting of his strength; and he fell again to the earth.
18 Now was not this exceeding joy? Behold, this is joy which none receiveth save it be the truly penitent and humble seeker of happiness.
We can find happiness while doing our best to serve our missions, so keep going we are close to 2 months in the mission alright? Mistakes will be made but that's how we can grow. Better yet, this term mistakes I think its just a nickname for it's real name and its growth opportunities ✨️ Okay, keep going. You are doing a GREAT WORK and we're not just some 18 or 19 or 20 or whatever age dressing and acting like a missionary. Rather we are consecrated young people who are missionary, to serve, Invite and help others to Come Unto Christ.
So put your shoulders to the wheel, and push along. You got this✨️
Conclusion
I LOVE YA'LL AND MISS ALL OF YOU GUYS TOOO Thank you for helping me to come this far! Sure maybe some efforts are placed but no one knows, but for the effort you have edified me. Well that effort is appreciated by you, me and your Father in Heaven. Love Ya'll ❤️ and till we email again.
P.S. Now if Ya'll, Sir and Madam is something you realised I am using a lot. That's okay it's cause of my South Carolina Trainer. I fear by the time you meet me again I will be a yellow Southern banana. Nonetheless I think I'll be fine hehe☠️⚰️
BYEEEEEEEEEEEE
Best spanich Elder in da world ELDER HARDY LACABRAA
Best service ever. Demolition Services is sooo WILDDD . It's like hiring a bunch of monkeys to tear down the house at last. So that is a real thing. . Nonetheless we did it pretty safely. Had a few bruises, scratches and soreness. But I still loved it so far. BEST SERVICE MISSIONARIES CAN PROVIDE
Okay now it's bye bye for real for real. Till next P Day
