Weekly Letter - 29 Apr 2013

Dear President Harding,

I am super happy to be here in Atlanta and to get to work on my Spanish but also being able to speak English. I love the area and branch that I'm apart of. I love my new companion, Elder Porter. Heavenly Father truly knows what I need and blessed me with it all. This first week had been filled with its up and downs. Sometimes I get a sad because I miss my family and loved ones. But when I start teaching the gospel all the pain goes away and I'm reminded of why I'm out here. It really is true, the only way to be happy out here is to work. That's all i want to do. I want to be obedient and work. I know my mission is the foundation of my life so I'm trying really hard to build good habits and work. I think one of my biggest fears out here is not being obedient. I don't ever want to do anything that is against the rules. Even going to bed a min late is disobedience to me. I'm trying hard to learn all the rules so I make sure I am a 100% obedient missionary. I know that through 100% obedience Heavenly Father will open up
doors to teach more people and if I'm not 100% obedient those doors wont be opened. I cant live with the thought of someone not receiving this gospel because I broke a rule or because I didn't open my mouth. I'm here in Georgia and I know that I'm supposed to be here. I am so thankful for this mission. I love the rule about blessing people. I hope I'm allowed to take that with me where ever I serve. Thank you so much!