Hey Hey!It's me again!
First off, I'd like to apologize at my terribleness of writing back to everyone. We've been doing a lot of work, so I haven't had any time... I will make sure to find some.Also, I will be sending pictures hopefully this time. There hasn't been much to take pictures off, so there may be few. But hey, a picture is better than no picture.
So we didn't end up going hiking. Elder Rossi has been diagnosed with Pergio, so he can't let his fingers and toes get cold, else they will get sores and go numb. It is really sad, and he will probably be getting transfered this week. However, our time together has been awesome. I've learned so much from him, and look forward to applying it all. We have had some arguments and at first it was really hard to get along, but we have worked it all out and are doing our best. On tuesday (the day after transfers), we had a meeting with the ward mission leader, to discuss the plan for the ward, and get Rossi all caught up on our goals. At the end of the meeting, Bro. Falepapalangi shared a scripture, and the Spirit his very strongly that Elder Rossi was meant to be in this area, and everything was going to work out. Elder Rossi didn't like the apartment we live in. It is kind of bleh, so we decided to go apartment hunting. Later, we found out that the lease wasn't going to be up for a while, so we gave the list to the Mission Office for when it does get closer.
We had a Ward Missionary Social at Brother Swaith’s house, and it was fun; good food, great conversation, and funny stuff. Brother Charles started talking about a government machine that can fix any health problem through your pinky. He said they don't want the people to know about it, and only use it for astronauts. He also said that the Russians are using space rocks for energy. HAHAHA!!! Rossi's bike has been broken, so we have been doing repairs when we have time. We mostly walk places, but do a ton of tracting while on the way. It has been really sweet, because we actually have some new potentials.
We've been trying to make some changes in the ward to make the missionary work more effective. However, it has been causing some contention with the ward members. The teacher for gospel essentials is supposed to be having the class every week, but won't teach because nobody goes there. We have plenty of people to be taught in that class, and explained that, but he ended up just yelling at Rossi to basically stay out of it. So we have some people going to get that worked out. There are other things, but due to limited time, I shall refrain haha.
So we have a baptism set up! The 4th of March, for Anne Knope. FINALLY!!! She has been doing great in the lessons, it's just hard to get her to understand the importance when she has so many other "fun"things to be doing. But, the last lesson when well, and we are going to be working hard to keep that date.
I will keep you updated on Rossi, because if he goes I'll be getting a new companion soon. I wish him the best though, and am again thankful for all that he has taught me. He's SWEET!
How's everything? Do you have anything you need that I can help with? Remember you can use my money to send the packages if you'd like. I'm sorry I keep asking for things. I will do better to returnthe favor I promise.
Alrighty, SPIRITUAL THOUGHT TIME
This is a quote by Pres. Gordon B Hinkley:
"Do you want to be happy? Forget yourself and get lost in the cause. Lend you efforts to helping people... Stand higher, lift those with feeble knees, hold up the arms of those that hang down. Live theGospel of Jesus Christ."
I really love this. Living the gospel is so much more than going to church, reading our scriptures, praying, etc. It's more than seeking to understand how we can change for the better. It is finding ways tochange for the benefit of others as well as ourselves. Remembering to be Christlike. His whole life, all he did was seek to lift others and show them how they can be happy. As members of this church He hasshown us the way, and we must share that joy with others, and remind those who have forgotten. If you are in a point know where you think your fire is burning out, LIVE THE GOSPEL. What have you done to feed your fire? The simple things of the gospel are a fuel, and through that we will not only feel the love of our Father, but a love of all men. Don't get greedy and become comfortable. If we are comfortable, we are doing it wrong. The Gospel doesn't take away our challenges, but helps us to face them; it helps us to have the strength to push forward, and to smile in times when no mere son of man can. We are the Children of a loving Heavenly Father, and may we never forget that that includes everyone. I leave you with this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
I love you very much, and keep pressing forward,
Elder Jorgensen
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