Family and Friends,
Sorry I wasn't able
to send out an email last week. Just a brief run through of a few things that
happened that week...
My aunt, uncle, and
cousins were at church on Sunday and I was able to see them which was
wonderful! Especially since I hadn't seen my cousin Taylor in a little under
three years. It was good to see them and how happy they were. We also went last
Monday in the morning to the beach and took some photos. It was really pretty,
even though the sun was covered by clouds (which is always the case when we go
to watch a sunrise at the beach). After that we went to Duck Donuts, which was
amazing. My aunt Heidi gave me some money, so we went with the English Elders
and all had a nice treat. They all say thank you Aunt Heidi!
As for this week,
things have been a little slow. With the end of the tourist season winding down
everyone is trying to get in as much work as possible, especially the Hispanic
people. So we hardly were able to teach any lessons, although there were
several tender moments where we were just able to listen. Listening is really
one of the greatest things in the world. Yes, it's important in missionary
work, because it can help us discern the needs of an individual. But it's also
so important just on a mutual friend level. I'm sure if we all listened a
little harder, a little better, this world would be a better place.
We had a nice surprise at church yesterday as
well. We had stopped by a less actives house the night before and invited him
to church. Well his friend was on the couch playing video games while we were
there. The next day at church we were thrilled to see this less active show up,
but even better, his friend was actually listening to us the night before. He
asked the less active if he could go to church with him! And the ward here is
amazing. After church several people went up and hugged the less active, and
also his friend. They really help people just fit right in!
This week I also hit
my year mark. It's crazy to think that my mission is already half way over. I
feel like even if I were to serve my whole life as a missionary, I would never
be able to give enough back. I also feel like I would never end up being
perfect as a missionary. But that's one thing that I love about this Gospel. We
aren't perfect, and we won't ever be able to give enough to God. But through the
infinite grace granted by the atonement of Jesus Christ, everything will work
out. Everything will be just and fair. As long as we keep trying our best, no
matter how many times we fall or falter, forgiveness and mercy are possible. I
hope you all have a great week and enjoy every second of it!
Love,
Elder Adams
A side note from our family...it was strange spending Monday 8/1 minutes from Harrison in Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, and Kitty Hawk and not seeing him. Here are some pictures of us at the Black Pelican (a seafood restaurant Harrison recommended with one of the horse statues in front of it) and at the beach just across the street.
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