Hardest Week Yet

Dear all,

 

So this past week I must say was the hardest week of my mission yet. It was hard because being a District Leader is a lot harder to get used to then I thought, I felt like my first District Meeting I conducted was poorly done, then right after that meeting I got a call from President saying that my Gandpa has passed away. It was really really hard. However, I knew it was coming. Right before I entered the MTC I went to say good bye to my Grandpa, and as I left I had a strong feeling that that would be the last good bye with my Grandpa. I now know that that was the Spirit telling me that he was going to pass away on my mission, and I have been expecting it. But that doesn't make it easier. It's still very hard, especially since my Uncle David passed away only a couple months earlier.

 

But the week wasn't all bad, we did have a baptism yesterday. Raymond was baptized, and it was a great Easter! The baptism was amazing! His nonmember mom came to it as well and she definitely felt the Spirit strongly. We hope to be able to have the opportunity to teach her as well. And we were also able to get Dalton and one of his friends set for the end of this month. Hopefully we can see that through, but if not, we still won't give up on them.

 

Well everyone, I just wanted to bare my testimony of the Plan of Salvation. I know that this life is not the end. I know that I will be able to see my Grandpa and Uncle David again. I can't wait to be able to thank them for fully for all the things they have done for me in my life. They have always been such great examples to me and I will miss them dearly until I see them again. I love you Grandpa and Uncle David. God be with you until we meet again!

 

with tender love and care,

Ofa atu,

Elder Timmy Nelson