Literally

There is not enough time in the day- let alone in an hour session of emailing. 

 

It's been a great week, I can't believe we're starting week 3! My mind is literally blown. 

 

(Side note:  You know how everyone misuses the word "literally" when they really mean metaphorically?  Try working the word "literally" into as many sentences as possible, and see if anyone calls you out.  It's best when it's phrases that people really do say on a regular basis)

 

We've had a little success in terms of finding people, but we had some miracles show up at church!  I'm all about vicarious blessings.  Jacob 5:61 is one of President's favorite verses- and with good reason.

 

So I was thinking about it, and my scriptural fluency literally isn't as sharp as it was when I left Bremerton, I've been pretty complacent.  But I've repented this week, and have literally been pushing myself to learn scriptures again, and remember what I've forgotten.  I've made a bunch of flashcards in the past couple days, and have literally been gaining territory. 

 

Ooh, I got sick this past week, I literally almost died.  I had a pretty rough day, but also recovered miraculously fast.  Now I'm only slightly congested!  Hooray for progress! 

 

Haha so awhile ago we had dinner with this family, and on the way walking up to their house, my companion and I discussed how people never believe us, but really what we want to eat the most is pizza or hamburgers.  We had a great meal with them, and then afterwards, they asked us what's our favorite thing to eat.  We told them we're happy with anything! and they said no really, what do you like! and we said anything! and they said come on now, be honest! so I said, do you really want to know? and she said YES! and I said pizza.

 

So that's what they're getting us for dinner tonight. I'm so excited :)

 

I read Mormon chapter 8 this morning....

Moroni is NOT happy with us.  I invite everyone to read the chapter this week, and think of one way we can improve, so Moroni's fury may be calmed.

 

By the way, My companion Elder G is one of the funniest guys I've ever met.  He's great.  We have different styles of missionary work, but that's probably good because we can learn from each other :) 

 

Hope y'all (get it? I'm not actually from Texas) have a great week, and you each have a handful of those moments which literally take your breath away.  (haha, get it?)

 

Love,

Elder Lonas