Thanks for the pictures! It’s still snowing and junk over
there? geez, I’m sorry guys, I feel really bad that I’m chill’n in tropical
SoCal right now. We are actually going to the Flower Fields today in Carlsbad
for our district activity because they are all in bloom. Thanks for the quotes,
I liked the one about gaining confidence by doing the things you are afraid to
do. It’s so true. You will never grow unless you step outside of your comfort
zone and adventure. Just like going on a mission, I would be so far behind on a
lot of things if I never decided to just take a leap of faith and go. It was
hard, and definitely scary, but the skills I’ve learned and the blessings I’ve
seen from it are immeasurable. I did get your envelope! Thank you so much! I
actually used the gift card today! It helped out a lot. I could actually use
some of those capsule things for allergies. I’ve been sneezing my head off
lately because the pollen is so bad here. Spring came early this year I guess.
We’ve been pretty busy this week. I was able to conduct a
few more exchanges with some members of the district. I was able to go with one
of my zone leaders Elder Cordery and Elder Major who has only been on his
mission for about 4 weeks now. Both are studs. E Cordery is very good out
finding out what you need help with or what you’re really struggling with and
helping you overcome them. On our exchange E. Cordery was talking to a Hispanic
guy on the street and setting up a lesson with him, he was originally in Spanish
ward before he became a ZL, and we heard someone scream "ELDERS!!!"
and then saw a blue car drive by with a man hanging out the window with a
gallon of water. Well he attempted to cool us off I guess, but it was a failed
attempt, it came about 2 feet shy of hitting us. haha. Elder Major is basically
pre trained, he is a boss. We had a lot of good conversations about missionary
work, and all the sports I missed out on the past 2 years, haha.
We were able to meet with Omega this week. He is a character
for sure. we knocked on the screen door, which you can’t really see much
through, and we heard him say, " WHO'S THAT ON MY DOOR STEP!?" he let
us in and come to find out he had a pump action shot gun pointed right at us
and we had no idea.. Thank goodness he has experience with guns and it wasn’t
loaded, but still, it was super sketchy. He is a little too comfortable with
his weapons. He then showed us his 45 pistol with hollow point bullets and we
continued to talk about guns and how to kill people for the next 30 minutes
before the lesson. haha, (nervous laugh..) He didn’t show up to church again,
which sucks, but we will get him next week.
Big news, do you remember praying for an investigator named
Blake in my last area in Palomar YSA? He was baptized on Saturday!!!!! I was
able to go back and speak at his baptism, it was so cool. All his family was
there and I was able to see all my old buddies from the YSA, it was great reunion,
and there were so many missionaries there. It has been amazing to see the hand
of God work in his life. I remember teaching him from day one back in July of
last year, all the way up until now. He has grown so much. He has a grand
adventure ahead of him. Its small moments like that, being a part of Blake's
life and being able to know I was able to help him change the rest of his life
for the better makes it all worth it. This is what it’s all about.
Something that my mission President said in one of his
recent emails to me was very profound. He said "What we do removes sorrow
from the face of the earth (Alma 29:2)." I’m so grateful that this is my
full time job right now. I love the work, I’m so glad that I was in the right
places at the right time that led me to where I am right now. What a blessing. Sometimes
I feel like I don’t deserve half the things the Lord has blessed me with, He
has given me so much and continues to give freely each and every day.
I love you all so much,
-Elder Daniel
-Ha, who would of thought this would be me two years ago?
Morning run to the San Luis Rey Mission!
- E. Cordery!
-Blake's Baptism!!!!!!!!!!!
-Were tight with "Fred the Pirate"
-Chill skater kids in our complex, Jaravi and Juan. I give em' some tips from time to time
-At the Oceanside Library today
