Wow! This week has BLASTED past! I'm still not sure where all the time we
supposedly have goes, but it gets there fast. We worked really hard this last
week, and while we weren't able to meet with a lot of our progressing
investigators, we did get a lot done.
The best part about this week was president's interviews. This is only the
third one I've had, but they all seem to be powerful enough to help me know how
to get through the next couple months. My interview with President Castro was
incredibly helpful. I have no idea how he crams so much inspired comments into
about 7-10 minutes. I was kinda thrown off though, because most of the
discussion was centered on what I should do with my life. When I answered that
I hadn't yet gotten to college, he said, "Don't settle! You have the potential
to have an influence much farther than your circle of friends! Whatever it is
you do, it needs to be somewhere you can do that, like, using your art, or
teaching or something." I thought it was hilarious because the two options I
feel most strongly for are the two examples he gave! (Funny how it answered
and didn't answer anything at the same time!)
The work has been interesting again; the car definitely makes certain
things easier and others not. The bike is harder to get places, but the car
restricts your ability to talk to people on the streets. So hopefully we can
continue to find ways to use it wisely.
We were able to attend the baptism of Juana, and Elder Lewis Baptized her!
It was a very spiritual meeting, and she is being way solid and strong.
Unfortunately we weren't able to go to the temple, but we're planning on
Thursday of this week. Fingers crossed! Also, Saul, Rosa and Anthony's
baptisms will all have to be postponed because of Stake Conference. Saul is
doing awesome; him and Claudia have been talking to the Bishop a lot about
eternal marriage, and he showed up at church in brand new shiny clothes and
shoes! He's lightened up so much since we started teaching him!
I love you all, keep up being awesome and helping people out! Share the
gospel; Utah's not totally converted yet! Love ya!
Love,
Elder Matthew David Clough
