So, this week has been CrAzY!!!
So where to start? We sent Elder Xiong back to Colorado. It was
super sad.
At the beginning
of this week, I was with Elder Gipper working in his area while we
waited to get our new companions on Thursday.
Super nerve wracking waiting to get a new companion. We had a ton of
meetings training us and prepping us to "train." SUPER FUN....hint:
sarcasm. No it was good too. Just a little long. Then on Thursday I met
my new companion; Elder Dunnaway!! He's from Topeka, Kansas. Has 3
younger brothers. Ran track and was in marching band (alto sax and drum
major). Went to BYU-I. Super good missionary. I'm excited to work with
him. I don't know if you remember, but two Hmong YSAs were in a really
bad accident but they finally came home, so we went to a home-coming
party for them. They served papaya salad, and WOW...super hot food! Look
it up. It burned my mouth and I'm sure it almost killed Elder Dunnaway.
His Hmong name is Koob Meej Thoj (Kong Mang Thao). Our recent convert
actually gave him his name. We said a prayer with them, and then when I
got up to stand, the recent convert insisted that we remain kneeling
while he prays again. HE BASICALLY THEN PROCEEDS TO GIVE A "FATHERS
BLESSING" TO NAME ELDER DUNNAWAY! SOOO COOL! I love our members here.
Yesterday, in church, I was
sitting in the back of the chapel and there was an old grandma playing
with a baby. She then wraps the baby in a blanket taco and I couldn't
but help envision mom...HAHAHA. Apparently baby tacos are
universal. Speaking of church. We had a crazy meeting. It starts at 9
and we didn't actually finish the sacrament until 9:50. Tons of
blessings and confirmations. PRETTY AWESOME!
Also, West Side moved into the
same apartment complex but they couldn't get into their apartment until
this last Friday so they lived with us for a few days. It was insane. We
had two apartments worth of stuff crammed into our one apartment. GREAT
first impressions for new missionaries...like a bomb hit our apartment.
However, since west side moved in. We've been running together every
morning and its intense. We run past the airport and all the military
helicopters and a golf course. It makes for really good scenery.
The district is really good as
well. We have Sis. Sims and her trainee. We came out in the same
MTC group. Also, the zone leaders are in the district so everyone is
super solid and obedient!
Two of our investigators were
confirmed this last week and after they were confirmed they were so
excited and were thanking everyone on the stand...super funny. You
definitely had to be there to get it. But it was great.
Anyways, I loved
conference! I loved your spiritual thoughts. Always really good. My
spiritual thought actually comes from my studies this morning.
John 10:11-15
Christ is the good shepherd.
I thought of what is the
crowning difference between the Hireling and the Shepherd. Both have a
financial investment in the sheep. Both lose out if the sheep
are killed. However, the motivation is what catches my eye. The shepherd
is willing to do what the hireling won't becuase he loves the sheep.
The same principle can be applied to us and how we serve Jesus Christ.
All of us have an investment, but is our motivation love? When our
motivation becomes love, then we are truly willing to do everything
to assist Christ and in the mission the Father has given Him. We are
willing to "sacrifice" for our brothers and sisters. We are willing to
step out of our comfort zone to help others come unto Christ. Just keep
in mind in the coming days: Who has God prepared specifically for me to
help? and What can I do to help them? I know Heavenly Father will answer
you. Try it out.
Love you all so much! Thanks
for all the email addresses. Sorry for not replying to everyone
fast. Let me know if you have any more questions.
LOVE,
ELDER TSEEM FWV LEEM
Driving on Preparation Day (West and East Fresno Elders)
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I'm thinking Elder Burdick might have missed the memo on the kind of pictures his mom wants to see...
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