Dear friends and family,
This week was good, transfers happened, Elder Leandro and I are
both staying in the amazing city of Tallahassee, church got canceled and
we stayed inside because of the "tornado" storm, no one hurt, all is
well, time goes fast, taught some people, shared the gospel, ate some
good Hispanic food, did some exercise, drove, walked, talked to people
and slept. There you go! That pretty much sums up the week!
Our Zone and District, groups of missionaries, have a couple mottoes that we are currently using in our areas which are,
"Enjoy the Journey."
"TAMMI" the camel.
Through work
Achieve
Mighty
Miracles
In our lives
They have been a really good focus for us to enjoy our mission
experience by working hard to achieve the miracles that we want in our
everyday mission lives as well as personal lives. This week I had the
chance to think of a quote by Thomas S. Monson:
"God gave us memories so we can have June roses in the December of our lives."
As I reflected on this quote as well as our zone and district
focus, I began to look back at my "June rose memories." I asked myself,
"What spiritual moments have I had this past week? month? year?"
"How has my testimony strengthened over these past weeks? months? years?"
"What topics of the gospel have brought me comfort and peace?"
The real question was, "what are my June roses?" I went back
through my journal and started to read. I was surprised to see the many
experiences I have had, people that we have met, and things that I have
learned. As well as be remembered of the uplifting memories as i read my
journal. For me, I have a really bad memory, many people tell me, and
as i thought of my mission, i am glad that I have been writing those
spiritual experiences, mighty miracles, and enjoyments that I have
experiences so that during my hard times or sad moments, I can look back
at my June roses. It brought me lots of smiles looking back :)
I ask you all today, "What are your June Roses?" and "what are you
doing to remember them?" We have been blessed with memories, or ways to
remember things so that even during the rough, bumpy and cold roads, we
can remember the times we spent in our flower full, sun-lighten fields
:)
I love you all so much and am so grateful for your all of your
support! May your week be full of the spirit as we all strive to share
the gospel with our beloved friends.
From the biggest heart in Florida,
Elder Stonely
