Week 77 - Vavau

we are doing good over here in the SAM! nothing seems to have been affected too much, and up to this point, the corona still hasnt hit here in samoa. i am really really really really tired. like im not sure how i am still functioning haha like one week is a blur and its over. its like the present doesnt even exist and its just the past and the future.. its really weird. like all things considered i am doing amazing, but the work and my calling truly is taking the energy right out of me, and whereas a nap before the mission would restore strength when i was exhausted, it seems like sleep has no real effect on kicking the true feeling of mental and emotional exhaustion..

i like what you said dad about being diligent and enthusiastic, thats definitely something i need right now is to keep finding that enthusiasm and love for the work. as i sent the email before, i really am trying to think less about myself and serve others, and that is the path i will continually follow.. as i have been my whole mission, i have been very diligent and i receive a sense of satisfaction knowing i am working hard for the lord and doing his work,, and i am really trying to add continually to that other factor, of really finding the love for serving so that when i come home i will realize that my mission was just the beginning of my life of service for God and his children.

i have been on a couple splits this past week in different areas, so me and my companion are psyched to really give the focus on our area now, so for the rest of this week we are going to only proselyte in our area and find those who have been prepared for the gospel.

I am so happy to hear you are all doing well! i love you all so much

Elder Love
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