April 23, 2012

Hi Fam, And my world traveler Parents.
Paris sounds amazing, Im pretty jealous of you guys. But more than jealous, Im happy FOR you guys. You parents of mine do SO much for our family and the ´world´, you deserve a vacation. I hope you had an awesome birthday mom! And I hope you continue to enjoy your adventure! You´ll never forget it.
This week was pretty good. We are working with some really awesome investigators that really have been prepared by the lord. Its a little scary sometimes for me though. When you find amazing investigators that progress really well, keep commitments, and attend church, you really give them your heart and everything you got. But like I said, thats a little scary sometimes, because of how you feel when they take those steps backwards after youve put them in your heart. Stab to the heart sometimes. Its not always easy, but its part of the work right? Being representatives of Jesus Christ you feel a teeny tiny bit of what he feels for us. Wow. But saying that, I know I need to help ALL of my investigators with all of my heart. Because thats what Jesus would do. Its easy to just go through the motions, saying the words, teaching the lessons, because its less emotional attachment  But thats not enough, we have to really teach THEM and love them with all of our heart, because pain does come, but more importantly, the joy and happiness does too. And in the end its all worth it.
I´ve just been thinking about that lately, and wanted to share :) Im doing great here in San Pedro. The people are great and the branch is growing. its Elder Davila´s last week in the mission, so we are going to work hard, and make sure he doesnt get any more trunky lol.
Love you guys! stay safe and enjoy your trip!
Elder Lonsdale.