04/15/2013

            Hmmm, not much has happened this week, it’s been really difficult lately to obtain the number of lessons that President expects us to have. 35 lessons each week is the goal, and Elder Joly and I have been struggling to get even 25! It’s crazy, but with a lot of prayer and fasting I know that we can do it. President doesn’t allow us to do door to door so we have to work only through the members. It’s a Revelation that he received, so I will follow it with faith! After one of our lessons with an investigator she told us a little story about how she decided who would baptize and confirm her. She told us that when the bishop had asked her who she wants to baptize her and confirm her she said, "of course my elders!" That made me smile quite largely when I heard the words "my elders" It’s been one of the phrases I’ve been wishing to hear for the past long while! She asked me to baptize her and Elder Joly to confirm her; I’m really excited for that day! The end of next month if all goes according to plan!

            Another awesome experience that I had this week was when I was doing a personal study of the Atonement one morning.  I don’t even know if anyone in the world is worthy enough to teach such a sacred topic, I feel so blessed to be able to talk and teach about it multiple times a week! Anyway, when I was studying, I had an epiphany! I have always wondered why Jesus went through all of that pain and suffering. I knew that it was a part of the plan that he accepted before he came down to earth. I knew that it was necessary in order for us to return back to Heavenly Father, but I wanted to know why he decided to suffer all of that. So I sat there thinking for a while to myself, then my mind started wandering and thinking about my family and friends and all the good times that we had. I started thinking.... I love these people! I love my mom and dad and my sister and all of my other families and friends! Then it hit me. I realized that he did it because he loves us. He really loves us more than anything! Like how I love my sister more than anything!! I knew before that he did it because he loves us, but I had no real testimony of my own behind that phrase. It’s just another amazing blessing that i have gotten out of my mission. A true love and appreciation for everyone who cares about me.

            Jesus Christ is in the very definition of the word Charity. Charity is the true love of Christ. I think that if anyone has ever felt pure love towards anyone else, that this is the closest that person will ever get to understanding the Atonement. Of course this is all just my point of view, but that really helped me understand the Atonement! I shared this experience with one of our investigators and I cried a little bit....ya....a little bit... That goes to show me that the Holy Ghost confirmed my testimony! I believe we all have a lot to work on when it comes to Charity; thank goodness I have the rest of my life to work on that! And you are all my test subjects. mwahahahah! Anyway, I love you all so much and hope that you are staying safe! Talk to you next week! 

Elder Fyffe 

For the pictures- Some flowers for mom, a few of my new doodles and then a sweet sunset shot I got of some hoodlums. Then I found my nickname in graffiti! Oh and the last picture is one that I found on Elder Joly's camera....Its Keenan! Elder Joly said that Keenan was in his zone in the MTC, so he saw him a lot! It freaked me out. Anyway, that’s it for this week, stay safe and I love you!