ONE YEAR

July 12, 2010

Well this week was trying for sure, not a lot of new exciting things just outting our shoulder to the wheel and pushing along! I turned a year, but i feel the same haha We had a good sunday elder rice spoke and it was just a good meeting. President and sister reeves had family in town so that was cool. I think everyone left california, we're having a tough time talking to too many people. Not a lot at home or out cause its getting warm, not as warm as st george of course! our ward mission leader was just there he said next time he goes up hes going to take dwain to the shooting range haha, it was good though, we have had a lot of fun this week despite the set backs. I was able to have some really meaningful studies, i read the book of job and what trials and persectutions yet he didnt murmur, im going to try and do that. I like one verse i think it said something to the effect of wise men dont always make the right decision, We are still human and cant be perfect, somewhere in the ch 28- 30 range he talked about kind of the man he was, how he was the eyes for the blind, the feet for the lame, so on and so forth and it hit me that charity really is that christ-like characteristic that we need to enter into the kindom of God. How many times in the new testament does it talk about if ye dont have charity you are worthless! Jesus often rebuked people by saying ye hypocrites, that was his favorite way of calling people out! Some of us donate time, some of us donate money, but are we truly charitble? THe wisdom in charity is neverending and forever rewarding, i missed basketball because we helped a lady jump her car and then helped her later as she called and said it turned of in the middle of the intersection. Did i want to do it, no :( did i yes :) did I learn to respect the aspect of charity i think i did and it is an attribute i will continue to try and learn. I love this work and love you all

elder schallenberger