Wednesday, July 4, 2018

June 11, 2018 ~ Transfer 16, Week 4

Hi all!

So the start of this week we were on Gran Canaria (a different island than where we live) for a zone conference and interviews with the Packs. It was our last zone conference with them so it was bitter-sweet. It was an amazing conference, probably one of the most uplifting ones on my mission. I will definately miss the Packs. They have served with so much love and they have helped me out so much.

This week for taught a few cool lessons. One over video call (while in Gran Canaria, right before interviews haha). And the others in person. But we actually had a very action filled week. I'm not sure if I mentioned the ants or the cold water but...our new piso has an infestation of ants and we are finally getting it under control. Apparently they disappeared last week and this week they were back. And the cold water...we did have hot water for about 1-2 days. And then it went out again. And they didn't get someone out here until today...we've gone a good 2-3 weeks with freezing cold showers each morning hahaha. We will see how long the hot water lasts...

About the lessons, we've got a couple of investagators who are progressing steadily. Little by little they are coming along. This past week we had an intense lessons where one let us know that they didn't know if God existed because of all the bad that has happened in their life. And they said they would pray and things would just get worse, not better. We pleaded with them to keep going, to keep fighting. And to continue until they see the light and happiness that God can offer them. One of my favorite scriptures: Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Most times, Heavenly Father doesn't take away the trial. He lets us learn from it and become stronger from it. And sometimes that means it may seem like the trial is too much. But He never will give us anything beyond what He knows we can handle/manage (however difficult it may be). He loves us and wants to best for us. We just have to trust that He is there to guide us and help us when things get difficult, when life seems impossible and when things really aren't going your way. I know Heavenly Father truly does love us and that He wants the best for us. Even when we aren't capable of seeing His love or help in the moment (I feel like gratitude and recognizing our blessings helps with seeing just how much Heavenly Father loves us). So if you are feeling down, count your blessings. And you will be able to feel/see how truely blessed you are.

Funny moments: little kid comes over during the lesson in the park with Lily (investagator) and we all say hi to him and he has one purpose...stone faced he goes over and tries to kick the soccer ball out from under Lily's little brother (he's sitting on it). And it was so funny. And the mom was so upset with the little munchkin but he still didn't change his facial expression haha

Also, I got hung up on 4 times (that day)...haha. People just kept hanging up while I was still talking to them. Even in situations where people normally stay on the line (like with members and such haha). But it was funny.

We also had a ward activity on Saturday and it went super well. There were more non-members than there were members. It was a lot of fun. We did a little cultural sharing night where everyone brought a typical dish from their country. We brought brownies and made them look like a soccer field haha. But there was a lot of great food there.

Have an amazing week!
Elder Openshaw

Photos: 
Zone pday, zone conference, some of the many people at the activity (the one where both my comp and I have blue ties haha)























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