Well, this past week I got to shake the hand of an Apostle for the
first time in my life, "according to my memory." Elder Gary E. Stevenson
took two hours out of his busy schedule to come talk with all of us in
our mission. Wow, I don't think anyone really know what to expect when
they meet an apostle for the first time, but for anyone that doesn't
know, They are a normal person! The only difference is you can feel of
their divine calling and the spirit that they have with them. The
conference with him was from 10-12 on Saturday though we were all in our
seats by 9:00 listening to the prelude music and I had some time to
think about what was going to happen with this great opportunity! When
He entered the room I could just tell he was someone special. Throughout
the meeting it felt so normal as he talked with us, it was as if we
were talking with someone on the street, though he was obviously talking
about gospel stuff and it was more inspired than a street contact.
Though he has a sense of humor and is an amazing person. We got to shake
his hand and the line felt like forever, then the next thing I knew i
was sitting down. HAHA He has a wonderful handshake. Firm, yet gentle,
and he has such a wonderful smile. He greeted us all by name and then we
shook the hands of the other General Authorities :) It was great!!! So,
Now I can say that I shook the hand of an apostle. If you haven't done
it, I hope you all get the chance to do it some day!
Alright, so this past week we had a really enjoyable time with
finding, tracting, teaching, eating and sleeping :) And today we will be
making baleadas as a district as well as a Mexican dessert
called,"Carlota" we are all pretty stoked, and so that is what we will
be off and doing today! HAHA Just know that I love you all and we are
doing fabulous! I thank you all for your amazing support and love in all
that missionaries do around the world. Best of luck in all of your
adventures,
Much love,
your favorite missionary in Tallahassee Florida,
Elder Stonely
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