First... After reading all those great emails of yours,
Quiero Que Sepan (I want yal to know) as the family Mangum counciled
their son, I am in no rush to come home... I know the time will come,
but I have never been so calm in my life about the thought of what will
happen in these next few weeks, I am worried for only a few reasons,
1.These people in Arica, Chile need what I have, and 2. I have no more
toothpaste so I need to buy some more at the store today.... That's all.
My only 2 worries in my life right now :) I know I won´t be saying that a
few weeks from now. But for now, I´m still Elder Paxman, and Im still
happy to say that :) It's a calming that I have that overtakes my body,
Obviously its the Spirit that is fighting stronger than the adversary to
keep me focused. Even if the adversary sometimes uses your weekly emails to get into my mind ;) God always wins when I let him. I know God
won today...
With that being said, the work goes on,
It's marching... This past week will be remembered forever for being the
hardest week to enter houses... Lots of time in the street under the
sun, Praying under my breath for someone... Just anyone... I get
emotional thinking about it, I teared up a bit during church sitting
next to my companion and not next to any investigators... One of the
worst feelings for sure that obviously happens to everyone in their
mission, but with only a few more chances to bring souls to the
gospel... It hurts. The work is not easy, But I can also say after this
week, that I gave it my all. Which gives a reassurance to my heart, that
it was meant to be and a lesson was learned that was more important... I
hope...
This ward needs more interaction with
the work. They need our help, Is revelation my companion and I realized
while doing our companionship study yesterday... They need our help. We
have been focused on that aspect, just now, in other forms. The Week
ended on a good note with finding a great New Investigator, Paula. I
have Faith in her. The Next lesson will have her Hermanador to help her
through the process. Its whats needed. I Get it.
Crossing
the roads and walking in Zig Zags to walk under a post for a milisecond
of shade... Or finding a tree to walk under.. Its killer. But I Love
it.
I bought Oakley and Ray Ban glasses today
for 7 dollars each. Super Fake, Thank you Perú, They are dope. We ate
Roly´s today, famous restaurant here in Arica, I ate 3/4 of the
sandwhich. My companion is awesome, keeping me working hard and focused.
Still on my quest for my eternal friends. Love you family and friends. I
found the Rav 4 here in Arica!
Elder Paxman
1 comment:
Oh the Rav....keep on keepin' on! And here's to some cooler weathe for you.
Cheers,
Julie (and Tom too)
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