Hello Family,
I am on a mission. Today, March 11th,
is my 11 months mark. That's almost one year! Wow. I have heard of
lots of friends back home getting married and so forth. Weird.
Things here are fine I guess. Sure, I could complain, but what good
does that do? This transfer is only 5 weeks, and so far we have had
5 baptisms – during the transfer. So life as a missionary is good.
I am also hearing about lots of people
going on missions! Yay! Lots of sister missionaries, too. That's
good news I guess. Not that I can even look at them. It's just nice
to have some females around here. Minus the drama. Oh my heck.
Anyway. . .
Today for our P-day activity we played
volleyball. I did pretty well. I like 3 on 3 but everyone wants to
play - so it was 6 on 6. It was OK. My headaches haven't been too
bad lately. I should be drinking more water. That would help,
right?
During Stake Conference we sang hymn
#220, “Lord, I would Follow Thee”. The 2nd verse
kinda hit me in the face. Pow! It says, “Who am I to judge another
when I walk imperfectly? In the quiet heart is hidden sorrow that
the eye can't see.” I guess this verse hit me because I have been
prideful in comparing myself to others. I tell myself “I don't
need to change, I handle situations much better than others.” This
attitude is sin. I'm still working on being humble and patient and
loving.
That is the ultimate challenge of
serving a mission. It's not the work, or the members, or anything
else. It's becoming like Jesus. The more we become like Him, the
easier everything else is. But it's a lot to ask. To give up your
life, your possessions, your cares, etc. and do whatever it takes to
become like the Savior. Do whatever it takes to baptize!! Welp,
hope you like the pics. This summer is going to be HOT!
--elder peck
california, riverside
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