Hey
Family!
So a
busy week this week, recently the police pacified a really big area in our
ward, so we can now enter there without any problems. We are teaching a lot
there, but it is a long ways to walk from our house. We are also having some
success with Janaina, she fasted last Tuesday to stop smoking, she still is,
but is getting a lot better. We also got a less active to church this week,
Pedro. We are going to work a lot with his wife now who isn´t a member. Helping
people to get rid of addictions really depends a lot of the person. If they
have family members or member friends willing to help, this makes a huge
difference, helping them to make specific goals, and accompanying them every
step of the way. They usually need daily contact. And as we said, there is no
replacement for fasting and prayer. As for reactivation, I love it when you can
help someone have the real change of heart. Lots of times the biggest things
are helping them to read and pray, while at the same time feel the love of the
members. Some of the leaders in the ward really get excited for missionary
work.
It is so
weird to think of the changes that you say are happening there. Before the
mission, I think I was generally not a huge fan of big change. Now I am
learning a lot that you have to just enjoy where your at and what your doing at
the moment. You can´t hang onto the past, as Dad has always taught, you have to
live in the moment.
That is
cool to hear about the new stake president. I feel the same way, that it makes
a huge difference. You really have to show true charity and love for the people
for them to trust in you.
Well I
hope you and dad have a good time at deer creek. I was rereading some family
history this week, man there are so many places I want to get to know now. haha.
Anyways
tell everyone hi for me, yet again. haha. Transfers are next week so let´s see
what happens. I am excited though and hope to do a lot of good these next
weeks. Love you all so much!! Love, Elder Ottosen
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