Hi, Mom. This week was a lot better for me, personally. I've
been doing a lot better at losing myself in the work, and not focusing on my limitations.
My companion and I have been trying a lot to have me talk more and "loosen
my tongue and delcare glad tidings unto this generation." A comment that
our Recent Convert, Alfredo, recently told us really struck me. He asked if I
could offer the opening prayer before our lesson, and his reason for asking me
to do it was that, "the quietest people are the most understanding and
intelligent." It meant a lot coming from him, because he was known for
making a lot of comments about Elder Chunga, Elder Reilly's companion before
me. Elder Reilly and I believe that he could make a great leader in the Church,
because he's already got a lot of knowledge, in addition to a great desire and
capacity to learn more about the Church and its teachings. With his experiences
as an ex-alcoholic, and how crazy of a ride it's been up until his and his
wife's baptisms, we have a lot of faith that he can bless the lives of a lot of
people, including his family. I will admit that it hasn't been the easiest
mission, but I've learned a lot, and know that I could only get better. God
gives us trials in our lives, because as His children, He knows us, He loves
us, and He understands us. Because of this, He knows exactly where our
limitations are. Each day, He utilizes these trials to help us get stronger
both physically and spiritually. I can't wait to take advantage of the knowledge,
wisdom, and especially the spiritual experiences that He has blessed me with
here in the mission to bless the lives of those around me for years to come
after I bid farewell to Ecuador
Con Sinceridad y Amor,
Elder Conner Duane "Poderoso" Parke
PS: I did get your package
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