We've had a busy week. I went up to my training on Wednesday and got home Friday. Then I went right back up Saturday morning and took Raina and her friend to a BYU production of Pride and Prejudice. It was such a cute play and we enjoyed it. Raina also got a guitar and is learning to play. It will be fun to hear her when she learns how to use it.
I taught the lesson in Young Women's today and it went well. I try to engage everyone in a conversation instead of me just talking. I like it better that way. We talked about the ten virgins and the parable of the wedding feast. It's so sad that the Lord has given us the opportunity to have everything, but we trade it for trifles. It's that human nature we need to change so we have the correct perspective on life and will spend our time wisely.
I've been listening to an audio book that I really like. Have you ever read or listened to Moby Dick? I love the author, Herman Melville. He's humorous and witty. This book is so powerful because of the metaphors and symbolism. I'm not very far into it yet, but it's very intriguing the way the narrator, Ishmael, tells the story...so many biblical allusions and parallel's, especially to the Old Testament God. I'm so grateful that our view of God is of a benevolent, kind, loving being whom we can call Father. What a blessing to know that he is infinitely merciful and full of grace instead of being a vengeful God bent on punishment and justice.
We've been praying for Bella and that she can stop smoking. I hope Sophia and Jacob will be touched by the spirit and choose to be baptized.
I think that's neat that your former bishop from Cloverdale spoke so highly of you. You have a compassionate spirit and kind heart. I'm so grateful that you are working hard and making your mission of such value. That is the mission of life....to love God and help others along the way.
Stay well and always remember we love you.
God bless you 'til we meet again.
Love,
Mom
Dear Mom,
I'm glad that you had a good week. What did you think of the training? Did it make you excited, or is it more of the conveyor-belt style?
I'm glad Raina had a good birthday too.
I try to do the same thing in district meeting as you do in your classes. I think it is so important to involve everyone. That is how the teacher and student are edified. I'm glad that you were able to teach them about using time wisely. I'm glad that I've learned about that on my mission. I'm not going to waste nearly as much time as I used to.
I do love Moby Dick. It is a very gripping story. I'll have to read it again someday. I'm sure I will have more insights then I did when I was little.
Thank you for praying for Bella, Sophia, and Jacob. We are teaching some more people too. Megan is a recent convert, and her husband Rich is a nonmember. We are also teaching her friend Denise. They are really excited about the gospel, but they have a lot of struggles. They just need to have more faith in themselves.
We also are teaching a new couple named Manuel and Veronica. They have a couple of little kids, and they have a Catholic background. They want to try something new for their family.
Thank you for your support and love.
Love,
Elder Williams
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