Dear Friends and Family,
If
I could share my thoughts and feelings that I have had throughout the
week, I could be writing here all day. There was a lot that I learned
and a lot that I am going to work on :) For starters, I have again
learned a lot of lessons from my companion and I love him so dearly for
teaching me these lessons and helping me out. He still doesn't know that I
have learned so much, but I thought he didn't need to know and I can
express my gratitude when we have to separate. He is such a great
companion and I wish the best of luck for him. All my companions have
been great so far!
I also wanted to share with
each and every one of you just how awesome your priesthood leaders are! I
had the chance to just email the mission president, talk with the
bishop of the Foley ward, and this week I have an interview with the
mission president too. I was thinking about all of the leaders who have
affected me and who have been a huge guide in my life! And I know that
they are all where they need to be and they know what they are doing! Take their advice because its gonna help you all! I love my priesthood
leaders!
And my last thought is simple today :) I was reading in Doctrine and Covenants section 121 when I read verse 45 which says,
Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
And
I was reading this and thought that it was amazing because charity and
virtue are the Christlike attributes that I have been working on and
really want to improve. And I have found that when I try to be
charitable and virtuous, my behavior and attitude around others really
changes. And it it easier to be patient with people. I know that to be
so true! and I am grateful!
I thank you all so
much for everything that you all constantly do to love and support the
missionaries! And I am extremely grateful for you all :) I hope you all
have a great week and enjoy your lovely snow back home! its just cold
here... HAHAHA
Elder Stonely
