Don't know what to say here.
Mike made Baclava...Yum Sister Perilokos made this for us in Virginia.
The shiny suit gang. Ugh
A different view of Allentown
What up all yous? So transfers are tomorrow! I am sticking around, but Elder Acosta is out of here. He has been here in Bethlehem for 6 months, and we are sad to see him go, but excited to see what the Lord has in store for us coming up next.
Hope you haven't sent anything to the new apartment yet. Haven't moved in quite yet. Probably this week. I did get the package though! It was fantastic, even with all the candy. We just decided to eat it super fast so that it wouldn't be a temptation to eat later.
Ok, get ready for this. Hermana Valdivia, our Relief Society President, for a job looks after these two Greek people. When I heard about that, I asked if she could get us Baclava.. Well today we went
over to make it! This Greek lady is literally 100 years old. She has seen a day or two. She taught us how to make sweet, delicious, Baclava... Super cool. It was delicious! Dad, it reminded me of that
one lady that we home taught in Virginia that was also Greek. Forgot her name, but this Baclava was even better. You know why? Because my hands made it. It was super good and we finished it pretty dang fast, but only after we were able to share it with a bunch of other people.
We met with our investigator Luis. The one that has finished the Book of Mormon. He has done some stupid stuff in his life and has feelings of guilt and has trouble forgiving himself. He is scared of making a covenant from what I understand. We shared 3 Nephi 27:16 where it talks about those who repent, are baptized, and endure to the end are held guiltless before the Father. We then watched President Uctdorf's talk entitled, "You Can Do It Now." He was crying throughout the whole thing, and we were guided to show that specific talk. But then a couple days ago we passed by, and his whole attitude had completely changed. He was irritated about life, and honestly a little rude, but
that's ok. We talked to Aida, the lady he lives with and she told us that he had a seizure the day before, should rest, but won't. He wants to quit drinking, but can't. He had stopped, but relapsed and is in the thick of his addiction again. We are trying to do all we can to help the guy, but are running out of ideas. He has been given several blessings, members have been involved with his teaching, and all that jazz. Any ideas would be more than welcome. He is so prepared, and we have told him that! He just needs to realize who he is! We are praying so much for him. We are never giving up as long as there is the smallest spark of interest, like President Hinckley said.
That's the hardest and most sucky part of missionary work. To see people who you know and love give up on the Gospel, especially after they have tried the fruit! They know that is most desirable above all other fruits, and is the sweetest as well! But due to addiction, lack of faith, lack of action to keep their testimony, or other things, they let other less worthy ventures overtake them and set aside the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Even after we have done all we can do, they sometimes still do it. Agency sometimes sucks, but that's the way it is. Sorry for that long rant, but at least it makes my letter look
super long.
Well I am trying to apply what I learned in conference and studying their words every day. I am so grateful that I have an iPad so that I can study the words of the living prophets every day, and anywhere I want to. Most of you have iPhones, iPads, and the such. Remember, just having a smartphone doesn't make you smart. But if you use it in smart ways, it does!
Super stoked. We are going frolfing today. Look out.
Well, I love you all! Thanks for the support y'all always give me. I know these things are true. I know God lives. I know He sent His Son to pay the price for us! I know that in modern times that He has
called living prophets and apostles, just like in ancient times. It is just the order of things. It makes sense, doesn't it? It does to me.
-Elder Dial
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