Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Elder Goss---W-26 Woo-Hoo! Stress! (Mar 3, 2020)

So, a lot has transpired this week. Probably one of the most stressful on the mission so far. Lucky, with my past experiences of knowing how to deal with stress, and with God's strength, I am doing good and going strong. 

Last Wednesday, we had a bit of a crisis. We went to Mutual, some arguments happened with a family member of an investigator, which led to a breakdown of emotions. We arrived in the aftermath, and found this family member (who has emotional challenges) crying and talking about some rather serious stuff. No need to get into details, but it was serious enough that Bishop got involved, and they were taken home. Blessedly, Elder Larrabee and I were able to give this person a blessing, afterward he said that he could feel those negative feelings leaving. 

This was followed up by some more stressful events, so Elder Larrabee and I are functioning by a thread. Plus, it doesn't help that he's sick, and that's no fun. Hopefully I avoid whatever he's been plagued with. 

But despite these things, we are still having some fun and studying hard. We had a really good appointment with Gerardo, and he's really excited to start changing parts of his life. 

2nd Nephi 2:25: "Men are that they might have joy." Brothers and Sisters, this is true. You exist to be happy. So be happy. 

See you soon, 

Elder Goss

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