Learning by Serving Others

I have learn a lot more about the Priesthood and what the Lord expects of me these past few months. I think that the reason I came out here was to grow spiritually and personally. I have done that and continue to do so by helping others. It's an odd concept really; help others and you'll learn. 

This is my life now and I love every second of it. I miss you guys but it doesn't bother me at all. It's a bitter sweet you could say. There's so much to learn here and I don't ever think I have enough space or time to do so. However, the 6 months to sexy. I'm doing that. It's a tradition maybe the culture of the mission so I have to live up to it. I mean looking back on my mission I have no regrets. I did everything I could at the time. I mean obviously if I could go back in time there'll be a few things I know I could have done better but at the end of the day. I know I did my best. I made lemonade out of lemons!

I, now, understand and have a firm testimony of the Gospel because of the fruit.. I'm not perfect but I know I am better than I was yesterday. That's what progression is right? General Conference was lovely. I love the talk on the Atonement and the focus on future. I will have to re-read them once they come out. 

This week has been rough because we taught soo many other lessons (lesson taught without member present). Campus work is the same everyday. You meet so many people in a day that you're not really sure who is who. I love it here though. Being Elder Rider companion is probably the funnest thing ever. I pray and hope that I get to stay with him for another transfer. Right now we're teaching Brittany(her boyfriend left on his mission a week ago), Helena(I think she's just meeting b'c she thinks we're nice), and Angel (Law student that is devoted in her home church). They're learning and keeping our commitments but we'll see where it goes. 

Last MLC(mission leadership council) President Cleveland taught us the game plan of the mission and the focus that he feels the missionaries need. I am so grateful to be a part of this. He wants us to focus on the Atonement. The understanding and the application it has in our lives. We will be holding our Zone Meeting this Friday so we'll see what the spirit prompts us to say and train on. 

So Meet the Mormons. Hah I saw that in MLC too. It was very good film. I enjoyed it quite a bit. As Zone Leaders and Sister Training Leaders we were given the opportunity to watch it before anyone else so I'll get to see it twice :) Lucky huh? 

I love you and miss you,

Elder Sam Uthaichai