I was able to talk to President Romney a lot this week about
how I'm feeling about my dad and the accident. He offered a lot of kind words
and advice, most of which had already been running through my head. He's a very
genuine guy, which makes talking to him about this stuff much easier. He talked
about how this trial was put in our lives for a reason, and that years from now
my dad and I will be able to look back on it and see the blessings, that maybe
this brought us together or even our entire family together. And this is
already true. My dad has already pointed out to me how the whole family is
becoming closer and more connected. I'm so grateful for his example, as someone
who never dwells on the negative but is always looking toward the future with a
hope in the better things to come.
We got to hear Elder Ourth's conversion
story this week, and let me tell ya, it's pretty powerful. Kinda like a mini
Joseph Smith story. He just got baptized in May of 2014 and has such a strong
testimony.
Most days around here are pretty boring and routine, but
when we are able to feel the spirit, it changes our attitudes for the rest of
the day and makes it feel like a whole new day. On Sunday, Elder Morris and I
were able to pass the sacrament and then teach the Sunday School lesson. We
chose to teach on faith and it went really well. We got a lot of compliments
afterward from our district about how good it was and that we will both be
really good missionaries. Sundays are so great, with all the devotionals and
meetings. We listened to the Quorum of the 12 Devotional after dinner and then
went off to our district meetings. We talked about the devo, but didn't really
have a lot of thoughts on it. So we just kinda starting sharing our testimonies
of Priesthood power and I don't really remember what we were supposed to be
talking about, but I felt really impressed to share with them my dad's story
from the previous week and how I have been feeling. I got like halfway through
and started to cry and lost it and then I was able to bear my testimony of
Priesthood blessings and how although my dad's injury seemed to be worse than
they thought and the blessing he received couldn't change that, I know that the
blessings he receives by Priesthood holders will bless him in other ways that
we have yet to see. I have faith in the Priesthood power and that no matter
what happens, somehow the blessings he receives will manifest themselves in his
life. My district is so supportive and understanding of how I feel and have
been offering me a lot of support and have shown their concern for my dad.
They're working on ways to let him know that they're praying for him and it's
really awesome to know that they're so supportive. After the district meeting,
Elder Morris gave me a really simple blessing for peace and comfort, and I know
it is already working. I know that things happen for a reason.
We formed a choir in our district, singing "Brightly
Beams Our Father's Mercy" this Sunday. I stubbed my toe on a curb while we
were playing ultimate frisbee and I'm pretty sure it's broken but I'm not gonna
tell anybody hahaha. I was running after the frisbee and looking up into the
sky and then I kicked and tripped over the curb and hurt my toe and it hurts so
bad and I'm such a clutz.
Somehow Hermano Eve found out about my dad and gave me a
giant hug and all that stuff and became my favorite teacher all over again.
He's so compassionate and caring and relatable.
Anyways, that's basically all the exciting stuff from this week. My hair is growing back nicely, in case you didn't know that I got a buzz cut 2 weeks ago. I love you all and this is the true gospel on the earth. Christ lives and died for each and every one of our pains and sins and trials, and for that I am forever grateful. The mission is going well and I can't wait to be out in the field.
Until next week, love Elder Nelson.
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