Well, this week was our first week spent
half in Ji'An and half in FengLin, and it was definitely a new
experience! We did a lot of finding, because we are in a new area, and
don't have any investigators there! That was a good time! But I had the
opportunity to work on some new finding techniques, and help Elder
Church find his style! He is such an awesome missionary, who wants to do
well! We have a lot of the same interests and we get along super well! I
am glad he is patient with me, because I am definitely still learning
how to be a senior companion!
Because of the
change, we haven't had too many crazy experiences this week, mostly just
finding! But we did meet some fun people! Also got to see a few cool
sights in FengLin! And, I have pictures to share, on the drive! ALSO,
Facebook Messenger is now approved for our mission, I am still trying to
learn to adjust to all these changes! It's so crazy!
Although
this week definitely had its miracles, it has also been kind of a
rougher week in FengLin this week, a lot of the people we contact are
not super interested, and it makes it hard to feel like we're making a
difference. But something I love about this gospel, and especially about
our Father in Heaven, is He blesses us for trying. Every time we fall
down, every time we make a mistake or mess up, through the miracle of
repentance and the power of the Atonement, we have the chance to try
again, to get back up and put ourselves back on the path. Our Heavenly
Father wants us to be the best we can, and he's not going to condemn us
for not being perfect on the first try. He sees our potential, to become
more than we can imagine. But he also sees our weaknesses, and our
flaws, and as long as we are willing to stand up and give it our all
again, He will continue to help us on our path. Our Father in Heaven's
greatest joy is seeing the ones He loves most, you and me, doing what He
knows is best for us. I love my Father in Heaven, and I am so grateful
for His patience and persistence in helping me become the person I want
to be!
Sorry for the short email! I love you all!
Love,
Elder Shope
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