I Missed A Pretty Big Week

Yoooo buenos días everybody! How is it going?
I hope you have all had a fantastic couple of weeks free from my emails, but here I am! I am going to just run through a couple of highlights from the past couple of weeks and then share some experiences with you all.

Started my last transfer as a missionary.

Started my plan.

Got a new companion, Elder Newton. Fun fact about Elder Newton: his grandpa and my grandpa Lefler were missionary companions in England. We ran it back, trying to see if we could be like our grandpas. Love you, Grandpa!

Our friend Maria got baptized.

I bought some cowboy boots, pretty hype.

My companion and I got pulled over. This is why you always stop at the stop signs.

I played the piano during church, which was super fun! I love this ward so much. They are all so kind, and I truly feel at home here. Plus, they make really good food.

Our friend Rafael came to church! He's part of a part-member family who are a little bit inactive. But he came, and his mom came with him. It was so cool to see some members so excited to see her! This gospel is so filled with love.

Those are kind of all the basic highlights from the past couple of weeks!

Last night, we were out visiting some people and had the feeling to visit a reference we got. Her name is Erika! The English sisters had shared a little bit about her with us, but we really didn't know much, so we were super excited to meet her! It’s a family of five living in the smallest apartment I've ever seen, but they are so full of joy and the spirit! We walked in, and everyone just couldn't stop smiling. Turns out one of her sons was baptized in Mexico, but she and her fiancé were never married, so they couldn't get baptized. Problem solved, and they are going to get married and baptized!

I learned a super important lesson last night! Our happiness should never be tied to the things of this world. If we truly believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ, all of our joy will come from Him. I love this gospel and my Savior. He has done so much for me. I can't even comprehend all the things He has felt for me.

I love you all! If you get a chance, go listen to Elder Uchtdorf's talk about a higher joy from this last conference.

I'd love to hear from you all!

Elder Lefler




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