Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:15 AM MST
This past week was transfers, and everyone in my apartment left me. Suddenly after one transfer, I'm the oldest missionary in kpalime after just one transfer. It's pretty sad because last transfer was so fun, probably my favorite one on the mission so far. It went way too fast! But I'm excited to be working with Elder Konan now, who's from Cote d'Ivoire. The 2 others in the apartment are also African, which means I'm the lone white boy here. Which means I might go days at a time without seeing another white person. I'm probably the farthest I could possibly be from home right now, and I'm honestly pretty excited about it. In other news, my son Elder Mputu is training now, which means I'm a grandpa! Pretty crazy!
Well the whole world kinda lit on fire this past week. It's crazy to hear about everything that's been happening at home because here, it doesn't feel like anything has changed. At least outside of the church. Which is why it feels a little frustrating to have to cancel church here, but we've got to respect the words of the prophets and apostles. The work was a little slow this week with all the confusion and with transfers. Our baptisms got cancelled because we didn't think we could do them, but now we've gotten word that it's okay, so we should get them baptized soon. We have things better figured out now so we should get back to working like normal this week.
Yesterday when the new guys first got here in the apartment, I was feeling a little sad and lonely, because I loved the guys that I was just with, and I was just a little anxious to have to completely change everything so quick. I was worried I wouldn't get along with these new guys. I was pretty sad. But when I was thinking like that, I just had this feeling that no matter how I'm feeling, no matter how little the people around me might understand who I am and where I come from, I have my Savior who knows me perfectly. I could never possibly be alone. And that feeling gave me so much peace and comfort during a rough time. It was such a cool experience that I won't forget. I know that we have a Savior who knows us perfectly, and wants us to be happy. I know that if we do what we need to do to have the Spirit in our lives, he will bring us peace and comfort through the Holy Ghost.
Well it sounds like the world is a little crazy at home, but just know I'm safe out here! And I'll be praying for all of you. Stay safe! I love you all.
Elder Goddard
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