"Great
to see the temple progression!! Dan Parker's beard has never been bigger or
better! Thats great to hear about your missionary experiences at home.
.......This week was pretty exciting! It wasnt perfect but we had some really
cool stuff happen. First off, I really like my new companion. Hes from the
south part of Brazil where Jonathan Solomon served his mission. Hes got about 8
months on the mission and we're getting along really well so thats great. Also,
we met some new families this week. There were 2 kids at church yesterday that
are Americans and there mom is Brazilian. Theyre visiting family here and it
was cool to talk to them in english. They're from North Carolina. Last week, we
went to a ladys house who is gonna have surgery today. I got to bless the
sacrament for the first time in Portuguese. I didnt sing in church yesterday
but I think it'll be next week. I'm gonna sing with a member of my ward. I'm
doing well and feeling good. Its not too hot here this part of the year. We are
gonna do just a small service project with a member who is doing some work on
his house. Ive been reading the talks from General Conference and have read so
many good talks. I especially liked the talk by Elder L Whitney Clayton about
marriage. One principle that he spoke of really hit me and can be applied in
any relation.
Humility
is the essence of repentance. Humility is selfless, not selfish. It doesn’t
demand its own way or speak with moral superiority. Instead, humility answers
softly 2 and
listens kindly for understanding, not vindication. Humility recognizes
that no one can change someone else, but with faith, effort, and the help of
God, we can undergo our
own mighty change of heart. 3 Experiencing
the mighty change of heart causes us to treat others, especially our spouses,
with meekness. 4 Humility
means that both husbands and wives seek to bless, help, and lift each other,
putting the other first in every decision.
I love that he said that its basically impossible to change
other people but we can and should change and improve ourselves. I love this
idea of truly having a "change of heart". There were several other things
that I read and liked but unfortunately dont have a bunch of time to share it
all together. I really hope you're doing well. I miss you. I love you. Continue
to look and pray for opportunities to share the gospel and to bless and serve
others. There are hundreds of people that need your help. You
have special gifts and talents. Use these gifts from God to bless His children.
I know that as you strive and desire to serve others, God will inspire others
to serve and bless you. God's love is infinite and powerful. "
These are the pictures that he was referring to:
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