So first of all let me tell you a Little about my new companions! His name is Elder Baird from Ogden, Utah. As most of you may be aware because I am his first companion out here in the field I am his "dad" and he is my "son." I feel kind of bad because his first week in the mission field was not a normal get to work kind of week. The meeting of new missionaries last Tuesday lasted a really long time and we didn't get back here until about 7 at night so there wasn't a ton to do. The next day was normal and we were trying to just go through the ropes. The next day we had a meeting that took up half of the day and we spent the rest of the day in another area in the zone trying to help them out with a few things. The next day we went to the Temple, and then the next two days were General Conference. It has been quite a first week but I am excited for the next week to really buckle down and get to work.
So first the temple. I love the temple so much and especially the temple here. It is crazy how much you can learn about life and your purpose here in life. I love to take my Patriarchal Blessing (shout out to mom for shrinking one down for me) through and reading it at the end. I have probably read that thing hundreds of times but this past time I read it I saw something that had new meaning especially for my life right where I am at. We are very priviledged in the mission because we get to go once every three months. Aparently a lot of other missions don't get to do that. The temple is so amazing and I want to make it a big goal to stay worthy and attend as often as I can when I get home and work to take my own names. That is so important especially in this time.
Okay now General Conference! Wow! This Conference was AWESOME!! I mean it felt a little different somehow but it was still amazing. I think a few of my favorite talks were two about the Book of Mormon. I love Elder Callister's talk because it was just so plain and now really nobody who was listening has any chance of denying the orignin of the book. He has also grown to be one of my favorite General Authorities just because I have read a lot of things by him and I like his way of talking. The other one was President Nelson's talk. One that completely answered one of my prayers on how to help one of our investigators. Two it is such a powerful self reflextion on how I feel about the book. The three questions he asked are very good questions to ask yourself very often to see what it means to you. What would my life be like without the Book of Mormon? What would you not know? What would you not have? My life would be completely different and lost without the Book of Mormon. I see so many different people here earnestly searching for the truth but don't know where to find it and sometimes have become so discouraged that they have stopped looking. I have been so grateful many, many times in my mission and life for the sure knowledge that I am a member of the true church of Christ. I love this Gospel so much and have a burning desire to share it with all of the people around me.
Man I love this mission and I love the opportunity to serve. I love General Conference and I love the temple. I am humbled by the opportunity to be able to train and am trying to figure it out the best I can. But I have a feeling that this week is going to be an amazing week!
I love yall!!!
Love,
Elder Robertson
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| Me with my new trainee, Elder Baird (that's him on my left) and some other missionaries. |
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| Me with my new trainee, Elder Baird (that's him on my right) in front of the temple. |
