Well, your week sounds like it was jam packed with Kimzey madness! Do you like Kaylee's husband? I bet you do because he seemed really nice for the like few times I saw him. Oh I say things don't worry! I'm not like a blabber-mouth but that's not me anyways! I usually just like to listen. I think that's something important in life, because people aren't willing to listen if you aren't. I could spend all day saying my beliefs but I've noticed from past things in my life that when I've done that people just shut off. So I'm working on just asking good questions which is hard because I don't know exactly what they say back but that's alright I'm learning!
One thing that I've learned here the best is how to take babysteps! Also, how to stay positive about myself! I've just learned that negativity and self-doubt aren't from God and really just focus on the gifts you have because like the scriptures say if you can't receive a gift why would God give you more gifts? Anyways, that's what I've learned. I've grown a lot, but it's definitely been something painful in a way more like emotionally and spiritually. I think Elder Heder and I have discussed that really well it's almost like if we weren't going through a trial or something that's hard it'd be more worrying because then we aren't progressing. So now, oddly enough, I thank heavenly father for all of my trials. ANYWAYS, sorry for the tangent, I've heard from Corey. But really short as usual. Ya, I'd love his letters! Umm well we have like 2 or 3 investigators and none showed up to church :( I don't know why one of them usual shows up every week! Hopefully he is alright. We call them amis de l'eglise.(friends of the church) The language is actual really good for how long I've been here. Ya, I'm not like fluent but who would be after 2 1/2 weeks! The food is good. Like I told carli we have moose meat now and are going to try it! We don't eat much with members because it's hard to talk about missionary work or invite the spirit when you are eating. But I have plenty to eat no worries! Hmmm...spiritual had to be with Dominique. He is returning and Pres. Fortina came with us to see him and we gave him a blessing and it was really spiritual! I didn't understand much but that's alright. Some days I just understand a ton and others everything goes over my head! That's alright as long as I'm progressing. I'm studying the Spirit and Doctrine and Covenants (I have a goal to finish it while I'm here). They are really cool! Anyways, have a good week!
Love, Elder Kimzey III
Hey Dad! Oh I didn't know they were having that!(there was a big bike race in Quebec this last week) I live like 3 hours from Quebec City so I wouldn't have heard or seen anything. I like that quote from Elder Bednar! So true. I don't think I comprehend the enabling power. I mean I've seen it but sometimes I don't show enough faith it! Bro. Taylor is always really good with history is that because his mother was into it? That's too bad she died though, but she was in so much pain that I'm sure she is in a better place! The Plan of Salvation is such a unique and cool thing to teach people. That's too bad all the cool teams lost! I will probably hear about BYU loosing from Elder Heder. After all, he plays for them! But really he tries not to talk about it so he can focus on missionary work. I respect him for that! Really only 12 days? She must know a lot of Spanish! That's funny that that is your advice because that's exactly what I've learned this week! I'm obviously still perfecting it but, as I told mom, I really have learned to love life and myself more which is awesome! Still working on it but ya! I know it's hard for me to do the things but I do them anyways because I know that's how I will grow! Elder Heder tells me that the fear of knocking doors never really goes away, it's still there a little, but you learn just to do it. I think that's so true about life. So often we want trials to go away, but really it's in learning to overcome again and again is how we progress, because opposition is always there so we just have to learn how to deal with it! It's really funny though here because people are so to themselves especially when we are around on the streets, but at the doors people are SO funny! Like this one ladies' first words when she opened it was 'don't I look beautiful?!" Because she had been painting and was in like a raggy t-shirt and shorts. It was funny! We are going to see her again which hopefully will go well! I've learned the power of being positive. Ya I had heard it but being grateful I think is one of the most powerful tools we have to lighten our days especially when we are grateful to God! Elder Heder said he is excited to meet you and mom and the family because I brag about you guys a lot. But it's been a good week. Hard as usual but I like it that way! Hardest part is waking up I think! But I slept deep enough last night that I'm ready to go! I hope all is well in Israel! Well, that is, the Ward! Have a great week Dad!
Elder Kimzey III
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