Week 44

Howdy y'all,

What to say concerning this most recent instance of hebdomad? I'll answer my own question. Very little. I would say "All is well in Zion" if that verse of scripture weren't associated with carnal security and other idolatry. Things have been alright. We've had so many referrals, I've reprised my surprise almost every day this week. Some may dwindle or trickle off, but the fact that so many people have been seeking us out is truly a miracle. As for updates, I cannot say anything markedly different. Service, studies, various episodes of contacting and teaching. A less active member we recently reached out to asked for a Book of Mormon, we brought it, and she gave me a king-sized KitKat. For those of you wondering, I've maintained composure. I've only broken off 1 bar this week. Fast forward now to Sunday night. We have an online video conference with President and Sister Lund, newly called and set apart as Young Men's General President and his wife. It was a very good time. They are fun people. President Lund talked about the gathering of Israel, he told some stories from serving in his previous callings. He talked about the faithfulness of various African saints who stayed true to the gospel, they found it through their own means because the church was not established in their area. Despite that setback, and the inability to get missionaries out there to baptize them, they continued to study the Book of Mormon and congregate on Sundays regularly. The faithfulness of these men and women led to the eventual establishment of formal branches in their communities. Faith is perseverance. Lots can go wrong, but let's just keep walking. I've been walking for what seems to be an eternity, and so have you. I'm walking in my chair, and in my apartment. You are walking in your homes, away from community and sociality. But just keep walking. There was a missionary devotional online given by the missionary department, this is a regular thing, and Elder Christofferson talked about change. He talked about pace. I liked that. He said not to burn out too quickly, we can improve at a steady and consistent rate, let's not beat ourselves up, or to be impatient with ourselves or our circumstances. It's the winding up scenes! That's okay. We can walk for now. My companion likes to walk fast and I think it's goofy. People have told me I walk fast, I definitely have a stride, but I worked on slowing down before I came out. It reminds me of burning out. I like to just walk. It's good for you. Get out and go for a walk, if it's not illegal. Sorry there's not any cool stories this week. 

So I know I asked y'all to tell me what's been keeping you sane during the quarantine, and I'm gonna briefly shout out those of you who responded.  

I'm sure you couldn't hear me shout.  

I'M GONNA BE HERE ALL NIGHT FOLKS. 

Your wannabe cowboy,

Elder Gneiting