26 August 2013
Fantastic week. I had two exchanges
this week that were really good. For those that don't know what an
exchange is, it is when we switch companions for a day, one companion
will go into the other Elder's area. We normally do it for training
purposes.
On the first one I went with Elder
Wardle, my trainer, into his area. It was really fun to see the
growth we both have had since the beginning of the mission and what
we have learned as well. We reminisced about the good old days of
when we were together still. For most of those that have had to be
around me for an extended period of time you may see that I like to
talk about deep topics. Deep as into who someone is.
With Elder Wardle we talked about how
to motivate people to be more than and average Joe going through the
motions but someone that strives to be better and better each day. It
was kind of difficult to answer at first but over time we had some
thoughts.
One was that we should first ourselves
try and see the potential in people, who we see them becoming. (as a
person not a profession) Then out of love for their benefit we tell
them and show that we want to be there to help them get there. The
important part is to show your love for their wellbeing.
We are both trying it out. If you
have any other thoughts of how to do this let me know.
On the second exchange I went with
Elder Bartleson into his area and at night we had another great
conversation.
We talked about who we want to become
and what we want our mothers to see in us when we return home. We
both shared our thoughts and found a lot of common desires. We talked
mainly that we wanted our mothers to not have to worry about us
making mistakes and stressing out over us but rather that we can help
them. So mom, do I stress you out? If so good, its healthy. Just
kidding. But seriously, it is to a point then it just gets old.
Both exchanges were really good. The
best part was when I got back to my normal companion I noticed the
growth in him more than what I had before. We have made a lot of
strides in who we have become and the people that we have been able
to meet with.
We have been working with a lot of
youth in building their testimonies and answering their questions
about scripture and doctrine. Because we have been doing that, they
all ask when they can come out with us and how we are doing. They are
so welcoming and nice. Almost seemed as if I were an older brother to
some.
This week I got the chance to join an
Elder and Sister missionary couple in a lesson over facebook to a 16 yr
old girl who is in a childrens hospital and can't see people because
of her health. She is fighting Leukemia. It was really nice seeing
that we could answer some of her questions and talk with her about
the strength she has in the Gospel of Christ already. We can't have
missionaries meet with her in person but we can still bring the
spirit to her via internet. It was great and I will have the chance
to do that more often starting next week.
We are having a Zone Conference on
Tuesday to talk about some of this and other things as well but soon
I will be able to share the gospel with people over the internet.
One more thing, I finished the New
testament of the King James Version of the Holy Bible and I loved it!
There is so much knowledge and guidance in there that I have learned.
It has definitely strengthened my testimony. I know that Jesus is the
Christ and we are saved by His mercy. And true Joy comes only in and
through Him and his atoning sacrifice. God is our Father and the
creator of our Spirits. I am so thankful for the love they have in me
and the rest of you for without it we are nothing.
I also wanted to give a quick shout out
to my home boy Tyler Fish as it is his Birthday This Friday, Happy
Birthday Tyler!
(forgive me if I have forgotten yours,
limited memory space)
Anyways I love you all and I hope that
sunshine is raining down on you this day!
Love Elder Caleb Leonhardt
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