Man In The Park

I met your friends Mindy, Jon, and Marie yesterday! We saw a bunch of white people enter the church. One of them came up to me and put her arms on my shoulders and said, "You are Jeff and Chris' daughter." I loved talking to them - a little piece of home. Mindy was so sweet! She also bore her testimony and I translated for her. They are here on a humanitarian dental trip. One of the dental hygienists gave me a bag of Cadbury eggs. It was wonderful especially because I just told my companion two days before that I was craving Cadbury Eggs. So yummy! 

Funny Story: So we were teaching a man in the park when a drunken man approached us. He was so incredibly drunk. He sat down in front of me and kept repeating, "I love you, I love you, I love you." It was hard to focus but we continued teaching and finished the lesson. The man we were visiting said the closing prayer. I bowed my head and closed my eyes but my companion didn't want to close hers for fear of what the drunken man would do. During the prayer, I felt the man reach out and grab my hair. Then I heard my companion whack him hard on the arm with her Book of Mormon and say, "do not touch her!" The man let go and didn't bug me anymore. My companion is hard core and always looking out for me! 

The Candy Bracelet's You Sent

The artist investigator is still consistently going to church. He has now gone over ten times. He believes in our message but he believes all of the churches have part of the truth.  

Two out of the four Hermanas in our house have been racing to read the bible cover to cover. As a result, we have had many discussions in our house about the bible. I have been reminded of how strange the Old Testament can be - even disturbing. 

Due to thinking about the bible and meditating about the beliefs of our investigator, I have been thinking about truth. I think our understanding of truth changes with time and perspective. I came across a quote that I really liked: 

"I do not even believe that there is a single revelation, among the many God has given to the church that is perfect in its fullness... The revelations of God contain correct doctrine and principles, so far as they go; but it is impossible for the poor, weak, low, groveling, sinful, inhabitants of the earth to receive a revelation from the almighty in all its perfections. He has to speak to us in a manner to meet the extent of our capacities."

I like the idea that something can be true and correct without being perfect and complete. I am grateful that I get to share a message of truth restored every day. It may not be whole and complete because we receive revelation line upon line precept upon precept. Nevertheless, it is true. 

Love you all so much and have a great week! 

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory" - Dr Seuss