Monday, September 3, 2018

Sept. 3,2018 Letter #43


I don't have a ton of time so I'll keep details minimal. Elder Bednar's visit was really cool. He had a presence to him that boldly stated prophet, seer, and revelator. He said to us that he typically doesn't shake hands because when that happens noise breaks out and the Spirit of the meeting is lost. He then asked us after that intro whether we thought we should shake hands or not. One missionary raised his hand after about 30 seconds of waiting in silence and said that he thought we could manage it. So, yes, I shook his hand. After we finished he walked to the pulpit and simply said "Well done." Then left. So we felt good about that.

Elder Breinholt was doing well with his health in this week so hopefully things stay that way. That family of 7 is super super awesome. The couple isn't married and the mom is married to another guy so legally and with the law of Chastity we'll face obstacles, but the whole family is way nice. 

I have some Christmas music, but I'm not opposed to more. The new Nashville Tribute album would of course be nice. 

That was indeed Elder Lovaas and Elder Ahumada in the picture.

Today we just helped new missionaries get settled all day so it wasn't much of a p-day, but it was cool to see the excitement that they all had. They'll be good missionaries. We're sending home 4 missionaries this change because they finished, but we also lose 5 to disobedience/sickness/lack of desire. 

The best part of the week was just seeing the success we had because we didn't have a ton of time to work, but things really came together for us. I smelled a cool thing in a house the other day, but I don't know what it's called. A little 4(ish) year old member came up to us the other day and offered us a piece of cake so that was something good that I tasted. I suppose that was a neat little tender mercy as well. It also made me smile. (I'm out of time)

Love, Elder Finlinson

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