CHEN GOT
BAPTIZED!!! Haha that my fam was the
highlight of the last two transfers. It
was such a great experience. As we were
in the font and performed the baptism he had the biggest smile on his face. I'm not sure how many encounters you've had
with straight from China chinese people but in all my experiences I've recognized
that they don't show too much emotion on
their faces. To see that smile on his
face was a wonderful experience. Elder
Hamilton was able to confirm him a member on Sunday and did a great job. Chen
got up from the seat a little teary eyed (which that was a first) so I know
that it had a great impact on him. Chen
will be going back to China in a few weeks until September when school starts
again. Looking back I can recognize how
the Lord's hand was absolutely a part of that entire process. He is all gung ho about serving in the church
and is very excited for the here-on-out.
So with the
time that's left I'll be praying to be a part of another incredible experience
like that. Elder Hamilton is doing good.
He and his dad have been talking and laughing during those conversations so
that is a tremendous blessing. Prezzy
talked to me and asked if I'm good to go for another one, which I replied with
a big smile and a big yes, so round 3 with Hamilton is coming up here in a week
and a half or so. I've learned this in
my own life, especially out here but progress is a tad tricky to identify when
you are so close to the situation. For
instance the Ref has to be in a good position from the outside looking in to
make the adequate call and to see it cleary.
If he's in bad position then there goes the clearness of the call and a
lot of frustrated fans. So I really
really hope there has been enough change that's made it worth it.
We are
teaching a guy named Darrell Zimmerman and Jason Elliott. They both are way cool and seem pretty solid. I really feel like there is tremendous
potential in the both of them but that Darrell has a particularly good shot of
reaching that potential. Throughout this
past week I have grown in my appreciation for the opportunity that we have to
pray to our Father. I've been taking a
moment before praying to think about what I would say, who has blessed my life,
and who I feel like I can be a blessing to.
I think about how I really am doing, what advice or counsel do I need or
how open my heart is. Then I wait until I feel peace and then I pray. My prayers have become very meaningful. I feel like I was led to specific scriptures
that I needed at the time. I love it! And to fulfill the opposition in all things
principle it's been enjoyable for me this past week to come to really feel that
I hate sin. Obviously I still do it and
am working on it but I feel free, I have felt the peace that comes with making
a conscience effort to love God and to not fall into temptation. And I love the sacrament! I can't believe how I used to take it for
granted and not appreciate it but as I've grown in my assurances and knowledge
of the purpose of the sacrament and the reality of the outcomes, my love for
that sacred ordinances has grown. Fam, I
love ya lots! I'm glad that you had a great week in California! Life's incredible when we live in such a way
that God can pour out the blessings that He desperately wants to give us. Love ya!
Elder T
"Chinese
Smiles"
Chen Zhuo.
"Now my brethren, we see that God is mindful
of every people, whatsoever land they may be in; yea, he numbereth his people,
and his bowels of mercy are over all the earth. Now this is my joy, and my
great thanksgiving; yea, and
I will give thanks unto my God forever. Amen."
Alma 26:37
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