July 4, 2011

Mi Familia Amado,

Well, as always, it was good to hear from home. I´m glad to hear that everything is going alright. It is too bad that you didn´t make it to any parades though...

Another week has gone by, and with it many experiences and memories. This week, probably the biggest thing that happened is that my compañero went to Culiacán for a big meeting with President Cantu because he is a district leader. Because of this I worked with the other Elders in my district from Tuesday through Friday. It was quite a fun time. Our area is suffering a little bit though, because we weren´t working in it for three days. All is okay though. This coming Wednesday we are going to have interviews with the President. I really am so excited. I do not think that I have told you, but my mission President is the best in the whole world. He is a spiritual powerhouse. And to think he only has 38 years.

Well, as always, I am learning new things every day. Through experiences that have passed in this transfer, I have come to realize how important it is for us to really be a representative of Jesus Christ at all times and in all places. You never know how others are going to perceive your actions. By developing those attributes that He has, we can personally come closer and understand our Savior better.

Also a little tidbit of information that I have been learning, is the fact that I do not know anything. There is always something new to learn, and always a different perspective. An EXTREMELY inactive member told us the other day, that the reason why he does not attend sacrament meeting is because everything is the same. All the talks are the same. All the testimonies also. We had a very powerful lesson trying to help him understand that we never stop learning.

Well, I apologize for the brevity of my letter, but I must be going. I love you all. I think of you often and pray for you more.

Con Amor,
Elder Johnson