Well hello there! This past week has worn me to exhaustion, so today will be a nice relaxing day...I hope! I have just been soooo tired lately that I have not been able to think straight! I didn't think that I would tell you all, but I guess I will. The other night Elder Olsen and I were on exchanges with some missionaries in our zone, and had just got back together for the night. I had been driving the van (yes, I get another van!!) and he asked if I was going to kill us. (FYI, I have changed so much on my mission. Unfortunately my driving skills have not improved.) Anyway, I told him that I would get him home safe and sound and that he didn't need to worry, even though I too was feeling that he should drive. Well I let pride wear and I was so tired and burnt out that I ran right through a red light. Luckily no one was in the intersection, but it was one of those with a camera on it! It is amazing how I find those! I don't really know what will happen now but it was a good lesson to always listen to the Spirit and never ignore a prompting! After I ran the light I pulled over and let Elder Olsen drive home. I think we were laughing so hard that I woke the next morning with sore abs. Although life gets you right in the gut and exhausts you, I think that the only thing that we can do is look up and smile at all the Lord has given us.
Well now that you know that I am still a terrible driver I think that I will tell you about the rest of my week. Despite how tired I am things are going great! The Bishop got up in Sacrament meeting yesterday and challenged the whole ward to step up in their personal ministry efforts and then had everyone in the congregation sustain his motions! I really have a good feeling about the missionary work here in Portland because there are so many people here that need it. We run into people everyday who just need a smile or a brief conversation to lighten their load. Many of the people here are accepting to the message, but right now they have a hard time of following through. It is sad to see, but I love to work with them. They give me hope that everyone truly is a child of our Heavenly Father and I get to take the pride in helping them become. What they become ultimately is up to them, but I am grateful to be in the process!
Sorry I can't send pictures right now, because I can't take any. I can't take any because my camera is still in Longview...I think. Hopefully I can get it back to soon and send you some pictures. Or maybe not...;) I love you all and hope that you ahve a wonderful week!
Elder Hamblin
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