Where does the time go?

Dear Family,

Hijole! where does the time go every week?! You've probably figured this out by now... but every week seems SOO short.

Ayyy... pues, para comenzar, .... o! No se si alguien podia ir al sitio de web que les di el otro dia.

Ojala que si.

Esta semana... mmmm... pues esta transferencia ha pasado bien rapido, pero sin embargo, he aprendido mucho. Como debo vivir. He aprendido mucho de mi companero (algo nuevo? yo digo que no).

Este viernes pasado, podiamos ver a un bautismo.... de Christian-Alexander-Leon-Rojas. Aprendi como hacer un programa de bautismo con nada mas que el printer alli en la biblioteca y un typewriter (no estoy familiarizado con el nombre de esas machinas... disculpe!). O... y una de las tarjetas que damos.

 

 It has been so awesome to see how integrated our recent convert - Jesus Vasquez has become. He is part of the family now. He even said it, cuando le dije,"No pasamos tanto como antes." me dijo, "Si, pero soy integrado de la rama. No es necesario que me visiten tanto."

 

I was stunned by his remark, but indeed I find that his comment rings true in my ears. However, our job isn't checked "DONE" when they're baptized and confirmed. We also make a calendar of getting them to the temple, working along side with the Bishop/WML.

 

Personal Note:

I would say that I've learned quite a bity about myself in this short time that I've had out on the mission. It has been an interesting Self-study period. I would say, looking at my previous outlook on life, that I am learning the importance of immersion.

That's an interesting topic of study,  wouldn't you say?

When people are Baptized, they are "Immersed" under water. It is a change from the old. But it isn't a partial change. It is complete. Total. They are COMPLETELY immersed. Even their clothing is completely immersed (Suggesting to the mind "Modesty"). There is no middle ground.

The focus of my study has been mainly upon two points:

- Immersion in the work

- Immersion in Spanish

 

First off, when I have done my best to stay focused in the work, something miraculous happens - my own worries/burdens are lifted. I'm not laden down by the day-to-day struggles. My mind is more keen and clear - when there is a problem in the work, it is held in sharp focus and the "problem solving" part of my brain can appropriately attack the problem.

 

When I am immersed in the Work, the Spirit knows it and I am able to discern needs and teach appropriately. It is amazing how well the language accompanies the Spirit. It is literally night and day.

 

Well, that's all the time I have for writing. I hope that these thoughts have been making some sense. I'm so happy that you're there. It's this interesting feeling. Sometimes, I'll be there in a lesson and the most curious thought and feeling will occur. All of a sudden there is this "glowing" feeling, and then the thought comes, "It feels like someone is praying for me."

 

I can't really describe it.

 

But I thank you.

 

Much love,

 

Elder Ostler