WEEK 53: Driving Again

This week was interesting. We had transfers so Tuesday was quite the busy day. We met the new  trainees in our district, Elder Agbonovo (Nigeria), Sister Wilde (Utah), and Sister Mitchell (Australia). They are so cool. I am especially impressed by Elder Agbonovo. He has such
faith and his testimony of the power of God in our lives shines to everyone he speaks with. He is able to touch so many people as he speaks with them that otherwise would have not listened. I am still getting to know the new Sisters, but they seem just as wonderful and I

am glad to serve with them.

On Wednesday after district meeting, I was asked to go take driving lessons. It was so strange to drive over here after a year of not driving. It felt normal since I was driving again, but at the same time, I had to focus since it was on the opposite side of the road. I am now working on my license. It will be a long process but hopefully worth it.

On Thursday, we went to a district leader meeting to get some training. It was so good. I felt so uplifted and so strengthened in my role to help others. President Turvey and the Assistants (Elder Peck/Elder Mikkola) gave some great instruction. I hope that I can do my part to lift the missionaries around me and help them see their potential as servants of God.

On Friday, we had to go to the hospital for an appointment for Elder Leavitt. He is in a rough way at the moment, but hopefully the doctors can take care of things.

We had a lot of time spent in travel and random meetings this week so not too much eventful happened, but this week hurt me a lot. The family we found last week and the family we found on Monday of this week have both been cancelling our appointments and lying to us. They
have been missing out on so many blessings as they decide not to try these things. I have wondered almost constantly what more we can do to help them understand the importance of seeking God. This week has therefore helped my faith in God's answers immensely. As I studied the Book of Mormon and the Bible with my questions, wanting to do it out of a sincere desire to help someone else, my mind was enlightened, my spirits were lifted, and I got my answers. The Lord knows us and loves us and will always help us out. I am so grateful for the people He sends as answers to me and for all the other ways I see His help. His gospel is great.

Love you all,
Elder Pace

PS. The picture this week just seemed so right. I tried to get the prim and proper English drinking an afternoon tea (mine was hot cocoa). The hospital had some great refreshments