Hola a todos!

 Sooooooo we got transfers. President decided to do a mission wide call because we were adding 2 zones and changing a whole bunch of leadership. That was super different and long and honestly not as fun as I thought jaja.

 This week was going super well. We had President tell us that we were whitewashing the area on Thursday. So the rest of the week I tried working and leaving behind the best area, where as my companion I think had a different mentality. We ran into so many cool people and it makes me sad to leave! But I have been here in Brownsville since May so it is time for a change jaja. Where I'm going? Not really sure. But I'll be headed to a trio. The area is called Rio Grande. Seems lit. 

 I came across a scripture from a talk by Elder Holland. It was from one of the church magazines. I want to say the New Era, anyways, he talked about a young man who wasn’t worthy to use the priesthood when he needed it most and talked about how it is important to be worthy of the Holy Ghost and the priesthood at all times so that we can bless others. But taking this scripture and thinking of it more of how can I receive more help to battle temptation, or how can I receive guidance of who I can help really gives a great perspective. It's in Doctrine and Covenants 121:45-46. It talks about letting our confidence or trust in Christ and His ability to work miracles for us and, even through us, as we have charity, faith, and virtue.

 The Lord is always looking for ways to bless us as we strive to be more like Him and I have definitely seen those blessings and miracles in my mission. The same blessings are for all, however, not just missionaries. I encourage all of you to increase your charity, faith, and virtue so that the Lord can work wonders in your life!

 Hope you all have a great week!
 Elder Tolman 

 

A dead tarantula we found doing a service.