Yes, we actually saw that. I'm sad to
say I don't have photographic evidence, but it happened. It really
happened. It's been a pretty crazy week overall, to be honest.
As you
probably know, I hit my year mark on Thursday along with three other
missionaries in the zone. We had a really fun zone lunch, and I don't
think it's quite hit me that I only have a year left to serve. It was
also Canada Day on Tuesday AND the 4th of July on Friday. ('Murica.)
Lots of sun, lots of heat, lots of investigator lessons falling
through. It has been a good week, though! Looking back on it right
now, I'm kind of surprised I'm not really discouraged. The Lord is
definitely at the head of this work, and I know He's there to support
all of us who are trying to move it forward.
Since we really didn't meet with any of our investigators this week, there's not too much to update you on.
Cindy is doing really well, but is having a rough time at the moment.
In order to be baptized, she and her boyfriend need to separate, and
that's happening, but until it does fully, she has to be there to see
him struggling with some bad habits he has. She's still planning on
being baptized in August, though, and I think she can definitely make
it!
Drey's been out of town a lot of this week, and part of that
for camp with the other young men! He had a great time, despite getting
nailed pretty good by some paint balls, and we hope to see him
preparing for baptism soon.
We didn't see Keith this week, but we're hopeful, still! We
did meet some less-active members this week who we hadn't up to this
point, and it's very interesting, and sometimes heart-breaking, to see
the different reasons people are not fully active in the church. I just
hope we can help them back into the fold.
With not too much to write about as far as investigators this
week, I wanted to talk a bit about diligence for a minute, something
that's been standing out to me lately. (I'm sure not because I only
have a year left. ;) ) I've realized that being diligent is very
connected to enduring to the end, and where better to look when you want
to learn about enduring to the end than 2 Nephi 31?! In verses 19 and
20, it says, "And now, my beloved brethren, after ye have gotten into
this strait and narrow path, I would ask if all is done? Behold, I
say unto you, Nay; for ye have not come thus far save it were by the word
of Christ with unshaken faith in him, relying wholly upon the merits of
him who is mighty to save. Wherefore, ye must press forward with a
steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love
of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting
upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the
Father: Ye shall have eternal life." None of us have a free pass to the
Celestial Kingdom. None of us are guaranteed blessings just because.
None of us can gain access to the grace of Jesus Christ without first
doing the necessary work. The work is hard sometimes. The work is tedious sometimes. But, it is always worth
it. I don't know what the next year will bring, but I do know that if I
work, and if I am diligent, obedient, and faithful in that work, the
Lord will be able to work miracles through me. I hope to be a worthy
instrument in His hands, and a worthy vessel of His love, but I know
that will only come if I am diligent in trying to bring those things
about myself. Then, He'll be there to fix the many mistakes I made
along the way and make me more than I could ever be on my own.
I love you all so much! Have a wonderful day and a great week. Be good! Have fun!
Love ya, eh?
Elder Hafen
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