It's been a crazy week with lot's of intense study. There isn't a minute that goes by where we aren't thinking about the language or the Gospel. I enjoy the intensity though, it gives me an opportunity to prove my love for my Heavenly Father. I'm not going to lie, at times it is exceptionally difficult, especially at night when you're physically and mentally exhausted but you still have a couple hours of pressing study to go. It's at those times when you really prove how dedicated you are. I never forget why i'm here; to train to fulfill my purpose as a missionary to invite others to come unto Christ and find happiness in his love.
This week i've had a new companion, Elder Hodgman. He's a good man and a good companion. It's been an adventure serving with him to say the least. We work hard together, always pressing each other to be better. I couldn't have asked for a better companion. On a lighter note, I have a funny story. Our teacher, Irmao Przybyla, was a fresh greenie in Brazil when a woman who was known to be a little strange came up to him. She stroked his face and said something he didn't understand in Portuguese. He, fearing the worst, said, "Nao pode!" which translates to, "You can't!" Turns out all she was telling him was that his face was sweaty haha!
Recently we've had the opportunity to read as a district from the Book of Mormon. One particular class period we only read 5 verses in like a half hour or so, but everyone in my district agreed that from our discussion and dissection of the material, we had gained so much more than 5 verses worth.
Sunday we had the pleasure of hearing a talk from a member of the branch presidency. He's awesome, just the nicest guy and when he speaks, you feel of his individual love for you. I was moved by his relation of a particular story in the bible about the way Jesus taught; humbly, meekly, with wisdom, and always with love. It definitely inspired me. Also this past sunday, Elder Hodgman and I were called to be Zone Leaders. I think when the branch presidency member first told me he thought i was in shock, but i was just thinking about how many more capable people than i there were to fill the position. The Lord will call who he will call though and Elder Hodgman and I will try our best to live up to the example of the savior.
I know that Christ lives. I know that his atonement for our sins is far reaching and infinite. We have but to reach out and He will compensate for our weaknesses. In Him, weak things become strong. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Love you all!
Elder LeFoll
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