Sometimes your mind gets so full of other things that you can never find a trail that leads to productive thinking, you go round and round in the wilderness of your mind hoping and praying for the direction needed to traverse the valleys, and crags of the desolation that lay between my ears. The joys , the hopes, and the thrill seem the only thing that push us on as the howls of lurking jackals invade the sanctuary of the soul. Despite those ravenous yelps, we press on in the faith.
We had a very very productive week, one that I am happy with, but there is always room for improvement. We have so far taught more lessons than I have in a while, so it brought lots of warmth to my heart. There are so many wonderful people that we are teaching, and many that are preparing themselves and advancing towards the waters of baptism and eternal covenants with Heavenly Father. Our pool is also so vast! We have people in France, Ireland, Scotland, Jakarta, and littered across the US, so we get a healthy dose of culture and friendship. :)
On Sunday (just following when we "spoke" last) I taught Relief Society, at the request of the Relief Society president. She asked me to speak on the Priesthood and its role and blessings in the lives of both men and women. Let's talk about daunting! There is nothing more nerve-racking than going in there... for any reason! I think it went well, could be wrong. The wards we serve in are pretty snazzy, the people are cool and kind, and they are willing to help and teach me quite a bit each time I interact with them. I'm hoping that I gain their trust and friendship enough to stay friends after my mission.
We had a neat Zone Conference with the Provo Mission, pretty astounded by the spirit and teachings of those lessons. President McCune is a great leader, and his insights are direct and loving. There was a love and harmony amongst the missionaries that united them and invited the Spirit in abundance. Being an "outsider" you can start seeing how people investigating the Church can find themselves easily intimidated by the members if they don't reach out and bring them in. We really need to make sure people feel welcomed and loved as they come to Church or into our homes, or else they will be scared. They will be able to feel the Spirit, but the Spirit also needs a conduit such as words of kindness that will invite those visiting to attach themselves to you.
I saw my doctor on Thursday, the 28th, and nothing was discovered, but options were discussed that they think I should see a specialist that is located in Santa Monica. I don't know if that will happen, but I will know soon enough. For those that don't know, Santa Monica is pretty close to where I live in California, so close that I would stay there if I ended up going... Awkward.... We shall see.
Everything is going well in life! I am loving the mission, though a little scatterbrained at times. I am happy, moderately healthy, not stressed, and progressing both spiritually personally, and in terms of helping others. I love life, my companion and I are going well, I think...
That is about it for the week! Hope you all have a fantastic one as well! Love you all!
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Sincerely,
Elder Robert Haggard
Referral Center Mission
2007 North 900 East unit #80
Provo, Utah 84604
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