Elder Christian Fyffe

06/03/2013

            Well this week has been a little crazy here on my tiny island. To start things off, it’s turning into the winter season here, that means rain, so it’s been raining a lot. Also that means that the level of the ocean is rising too, and as you can see from the picture, it’s all the way up to our front door, literally, last night the waves were hitting our front door! Stinkin crazy, we’ve been doing a lot of service because many of the houses are flooded, so my prayers are being answered because I love doing service! Even the locals here are a bit surprised about the water level, every now and then you see people kayaking down the Streets, it makes me laugh. Don’t be worried though, the Lord will protect my companion and I no matter what! Speaking about my companion, he is being transferred and I will be staying here for another three months training a new missionary, a Tahitian, and the Phuni thing is, I will be the zone leader and will have the responsibility over 4 islands! Crazy big change for me, but president chose me to do the job, which means that the Lord chose me to do the job, so I must obey; simple as that.

            We haven’t had any baptisms or new investigators yet, so not much news on that side of things. I received the awesome news that 2 of my favorite people in the Whole world (Amanda and Austin) will be serving their missions in the next few months!! I can’t express in words how happy I am to hear that, only because I know what a huge blessing a mission really is! I never thought that a mission would have such an effect on me, I haven’t changed who I am, but I’ve definitely changed what I stand for. I now understand and follow the gospel of Jesus Christ with Faith, Instead of with a Blind heart, I know who my Savior is and I know what needs to be done In order to live with Him again. I can’t wait to see what a difference it will make in your lives! Love the Work you do, and always love the people you serve! I love you all so much and thank my heavenly father for keeping you safe each night and day.

            Pray for me as I take on these bigger responsibilities! Faaitoito! As for those pictures, I had a little time this week to make a new nametag out of a pearl shell, also a Zelda pendant of course.  I miss Teesha a lot. But complete trust in the lord will keep her safe, she is graven in the hands of the Lord, she is always in his sight, so I don’t let it overwhelm me. I think that’s a big reason why my responsibility here has grown too, the Lord knows I need other things to think and worry about!

            Anyway, I’m just amazed at His love and power each Time I baptize someone, because I know I had nothing to do with it, I was just an instrument in his hands. The mission goes by way too fast, already 7 Months out, before you know it 12 months, then I’m halfway home! I fear the thought of not being an Elder, but thankfully I will never stop doing missionary work. I love you guys so much and thank you for all your support! Stay safe and healthy, Love you tons!

 

Elder Fyffe