Thank you everyone for the birthday mail and the cards. Thank you Grandparents for your letter and the kind words of encouragement, I really appreciate it!
This past week was great! On my birthday we were invited to a members house for dinner and a lesson with one of their friends. I really like them. Both of the members served missions; one in Mexico and the other in Japan. They served us this Mexican food thing. It was way good. It was similar to Navajo tacos. The friend was really cool and has a sad story. She shared how 3 years ago she was saved by an angel in a car crash and is now paralyzed from the waist down. It is amazing how she is so relaxed and loving after all she has been through. We talked about the Book of Mormon with her. She is looking forward to reading from it.
The longer I have been out here, the more and more I see the Gospel of Jesus Christ around me working in everything. I never really realized it when people in church before talked about it or tried teaching about it. Now that I am living it more fully I see it. Or at least a glimpse of it. Life is so great with it. I truly don't know how people can live with out the knowledge of having a Savior or a Father in Heaven that knows and loves you for who you are and desires nothing more than your happiness.
We taught an 8 yr old kid who's mom was just baptised this year. I tell you there is something special about that 8 yr old. He surprised me with all that he knew and not just a question response kind of thing but an actual I KNOW and testimony of it.
Anyone can learn about the gospel because its not about the knowledge of things but the impressions/feelings one feels in their heart that matters most. The week wasn't going the way I necessarily wanted it to go and so I wasn't doing the best when it came to the lesson. After we taught him, he made me feel better. We asked him about what the Spirit feels like to him, and if he feels like he's felt it before. He responded that he could feel it now and when he prays. He told us with sincerity that he never wants us to leave because he feels so good when we visit. He said that when we leave he is already missing it and can't wait to see us again. That 8 yr old changed my week and taught me with the Spirit that he so simply bore witness to. The Spirit did all of the work and I am so grateful for that opportunity to be a part of it.
Love Elder Leonhardt
Sunrise over the temple being built.
In Honor of those who serve us.
My trainer Elder Wardle next to me and his companion.
Our whole zone at the top of the hill. 29 missionaries.
This is the top of a hill we hiked this morning
and a view of the valley around us.
Me in the drivers seat.
Me behind the drivers seat.
This past week was great! On my birthday we were invited to a members house for dinner and a lesson with one of their friends. I really like them. Both of the members served missions; one in Mexico and the other in Japan. They served us this Mexican food thing. It was way good. It was similar to Navajo tacos. The friend was really cool and has a sad story. She shared how 3 years ago she was saved by an angel in a car crash and is now paralyzed from the waist down. It is amazing how she is so relaxed and loving after all she has been through. We talked about the Book of Mormon with her. She is looking forward to reading from it.
The longer I have been out here, the more and more I see the Gospel of Jesus Christ around me working in everything. I never really realized it when people in church before talked about it or tried teaching about it. Now that I am living it more fully I see it. Or at least a glimpse of it. Life is so great with it. I truly don't know how people can live with out the knowledge of having a Savior or a Father in Heaven that knows and loves you for who you are and desires nothing more than your happiness.
We taught an 8 yr old kid who's mom was just baptised this year. I tell you there is something special about that 8 yr old. He surprised me with all that he knew and not just a question response kind of thing but an actual I KNOW and testimony of it.
Anyone can learn about the gospel because its not about the knowledge of things but the impressions/feelings one feels in their heart that matters most. The week wasn't going the way I necessarily wanted it to go and so I wasn't doing the best when it came to the lesson. After we taught him, he made me feel better. We asked him about what the Spirit feels like to him, and if he feels like he's felt it before. He responded that he could feel it now and when he prays. He told us with sincerity that he never wants us to leave because he feels so good when we visit. He said that when we leave he is already missing it and can't wait to see us again. That 8 yr old changed my week and taught me with the Spirit that he so simply bore witness to. The Spirit did all of the work and I am so grateful for that opportunity to be a part of it.
Love Elder Leonhardt
Sunrise over the temple being built.
and a view of the valley around us.
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