Well this week was interesting, my comp and I with crazy challenges to be able to find new investigators. We are sharing the ward with 2 other missionaries.. and we are in the area without any members...which makes it very hard, but that's the best part, when things aren't hard they aren't fun, and nothing is learned. just like LeBron James last night, things got tough, but that didn't shake him haha.
No, but really, it's true, I was reading the talk again by Elder Oaks this last conference on opposition in all things, and it's so true. Many many people don't understand, they don't see or have the eternal perspective. We are here to become like our Heveanly Father. He knows best, so why not Him to give us the tests, the trials, to become like Him. I love that. I think we all doubt that at some time in our lives, when we are in a trial we don't like, or one where we think is unbearable. We forget this principle. It's game 7. We are falling off that cliff and we need to trust that last little branch that can save us. Christ. but not only save us, but redeem us. or better said change us, and help us become like Him. Like Elder Oaks put it, opposition is a vehicle that carries us to become like Christ.
We are learning a ton here. I love my comp. I think I am his favorite companion so far haha, not trying to brag haha.
I got the best news this week, well lots of news haha. Steven Sanchez came to our ward to visit me, it was aweesome!! He brought me panchapla, my favorite bread from Ayacucho haha.
I also got to talk to Jose Frisancho, who is coming to visit me later today, I'm pumped about that. But the best news that I heard from him was, that he is going to get married in the temple in August!!!! Literally the most exciting thing for me to hear that my best friend is going to make higher covenants which will allow him to become like his Father in heaven. I was and am so happy when I heard that.
He also told me how all the hermanos are doing from Chorrillos. I miss that place. Norma and Wilmer are still active. Norma's in the releif society. super exciting.
Just like I heard last week from Elder Godoy, how we really don't see the fruits of what we do in the mission until years later.
I love the mission.
I love you family
elder clarko
*Update on the family that their house burnt down:
They are going well, we helped them raise some money to rebuild their house, and things. It was wonderful.
*Response to the Cleveland Caveliers beating the Warriors in Game 7 of the NBA Finals:
oh my goodness!!! I am pumped haha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I could have seen it hahaha!!! That's too bad.... it must have been history.. super crazy for sure. Man I wish I were there. I can't wait to watch it with you... haha!
