Jume 11 Vale la Pena

This week has been another really hard one. It seems like we can work hard and try to find new investigators, but we just arent having people progress. And we are closing the change out, and Elder Sabey and I have been together for 3 transfers, and we think we are going to be seperated. But we have still yet to baptize anyone. Its been so hard, but all this has brought me to do a lot of self reflecting. What is it that I am doing here on a mission? And I have come to some pretty powerful answers. Most importantly, I have come to realize, that first and formost I need to be willing to show my love for the savior more. And make the doctrine of the father my own. Internalize it and have it completely change me. As that happens, then the lord will be able to actually use me as an effective instrument in his hands. But onto other things I went on exchanges with elder Mason from nueva rosita this week and we had a blast. We found several good new investigators for them and it was just really nice to get out of Muzquiz for a little bit. I love my little town to death, but I have been here for 17 weeks, and its just super nice to have a change of pase every now and then. Elder Sabey and I both think this will probably be our last change together. We already have 3 but I really dont want to leave muzquiz or get another companion. We have grown a lot together, and we have gotten really close (even more so) in the past 3 weeks together. Mission friendships are something that are kind of different. Because you are legit with this person 24/7. And there are times when you really just want to bop the other person, butyoure still like a crazy level of friendship. The mission is the best thing that I could be doing with my time. I know and testify of that. Its like being in the masters hands where he can mold you so freely. You change everyday and if you let him, you can do amazing things. I love my savior, I know that he lives. And I know and testify that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is his church here on the church. This message is for everyone, and I know that it will help and bless your life if you let it. I love you all so much. Thanks for the support you give.
Elder Smith