I hope you all had a great week! This
week was a little slow for me and Sister Araújo. We worked hard, but
overall we were both a little on the down side, not sick, just not
always super excited to work and such. Weeks like this are a little
hard, but we have to have opposition in all things, right? And if it
means that I get to have the weeks and days of pure joy, I will take the
hard moments (or hard weeks :) )
This week though I learned a little bit more of what
true joy is. Yesterday I played the piano in sacrament meeting (again
:) ) and that means that I sit on the stand. One perk of sitting on the
stand is you see everyone who is at church and I was able to see our 4
investigators, our recent convert and a less active who has not been to
church in I think monthes. My heart was so full of joy! There are
moments in our lives when we have great joy, but I thought about the
other moments when I have been really happy and they almost always had
to do with materials things (besides experiences with my family). But
the joy I felt yesterday was pure joy. The joy of helping other people
come to the same knowledge I have. Helping other people change their
lives, helping other people have joy. Watching people change is such a
precious experience. The joy I felt yesterday was such a small small
part of the joy of our Savior. When you recieve your mission call letter
it says that you will receive more joy and happiness than you have yet
known. When I recieved my call (almost one year ago!) I thought that
would be nice to receive more joy than I have yet felt, but really,
truly it is so true. And it is not the kind of joy that can be replaced
by any earthly thing. I wish I could describe to you better, but my
heart is so full of joy and love for this work, for the people here, for
the opportunity I have to be here and be doing this beloved work. True,
pure joy is undescribable and beautiful.
Another beautiful moment this week was when we were
talking with our recent convert. He is so happy now. I thought back to
when I met him and he is such a different person. I can see the light
and joy in this life now. He has a purpose in this life. He knows what
it is and he has more of an eternal perspecitve. The gospel is beautiful
and true. The Atonement is real. Anyone can change. Anyone´s life can
be improved and anyone can recieve more joy and happiness through the
gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sorry I don´t have any great stories to tell this
week. This week will be a great week though- I can feel it! I also have
Conferência de Zona this week which will be so nice to see President and
Sister Gonzaga again. I just have one picture to share with you all
this week. If you want proof that I have been walking alot- here it is.
Don´t worry, I am using new shoes now. I was waiting till the other one
got a hole in it (which would probably happen anyday) but my feet were
looking a little black at the end of the day, so I thought it was time
for new ones :)
I love this gospel. I love my Savior. I love the
experiences that we are able to have here on earth that bring us closer
to our Savior, that bring us closer to the true joy and He feels. I know
this church is true. I know that The Book of Mormon is true and that
anyone can know if they will just read and pray. I love The Book of
Mormon and everytime I read it I learn more and more. One hour of
personal scripture study everyday isn´t enough! :)
I hope you all have a fabulous week and a great start to June! I love you!!
Com amor,
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