I have had a challenging week this week. President Gamiette has challenged us to push home teaching programs in our areas. And to refocus on baptism. I really worked hard this week. I taught 33 lessons and have been really trying to give it my all to be a good trainer for Elder Cornell. I know that I still have a lot to learn as a missionary, and even after 8 months I still feel new. And at the end of the week we had a really low sacrament attendance. And none of our investigators came to church. I was really disappointed because I thought that I had really given it my all and I didn't see any of the results. But I read a scripture a couple of days ago in the book of Alma 26:2,7 and it talks about one of the first missionaries and prophets in the Book of Mormon and when his trails became so challenging that he wanted to turn back. And the Lord simply said to him, Stand through thy challenges with patience and you will find success. And that is what I truly believe will happen in Uitkijk. I have a heavy load right now. I teach every lesson alone, my companion can't speak the language and I am trying to train him all at the same time. I have learned to be truly patient this transfer, with my trials, my companion, with myself, and in waiting on answers from the Lord. I am so grateful for the trials I have had to face. I am so truly thankful for the lessons I have learned and for the personal growth that I have made. I know my Father in Heaven is mindful of me and will take care of me as long as I remain diligent and truly learn to be patient and have charity in my heart for those around me. I don't have much time, but I wanted to leave you with that.
Love,
Elder Garcia
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