New email place, and I'll say this: It has very nice chairs...
Now that that's out of the way... IT'S CHRISTMAS! (Almost)
I
love this work. My head hasn't stopped spinning since I got here
really. There's always a person to help, a new method to try. Recently,
we've been thinking about what we have to do in order to help people
come unto Christ. A thought that I've been thinking about a lot this
week is follow up visits. I've said it before. This is Korea, and people
are BUSY. We're lucky to meet them once a week. Daily contact isn't
usually possible. Since there is no time, follow up visits are hard to
manage, but we've been thinking about their importance. Lessons allow us
to share testimony, but in all reality, these follow up visits are
solely meant to Build Theirs. We've been trying ways to include those,
including alternating lessons and follow ups each time we meet, and
there seems to be a difference. People are making life changing
decisions. It helps to give them time to share, without other
expectations.
But I won't go super deep into it. That's just one of the focuses for our district recently.
Seriously
though, it's Christmas! What a blessing it is to know that a Baby was
born to save the world. To be completely honest, it's hard for me to
picture Christ as a baby. I've thought about that time, and I've thought
about the time of the second coming, but the most distinct image I have
of Him in my mind was during his mortal life. His example and
sacrifice. His love for everyone who came to Him. The Atonement. It
leaves such a strong impression that it's hard to comprehend that it all
started in a manger. But it did. He is the Savior of the World, but He
calls no glory to Himself. His desires were always for others.
And for two short years, I get to share it with everyone I meet. That's what I'm grateful for.
So, With Christmas, I suppose there are some things to mention. I'll try to call 10am
on Christmas here. That's some time in the evening Christmas eve there.
I can't remember what all is necessary for the conference call (might
not work with the number I'm using), so I'm guessing I'll have to use
separate calls. I'm looking forward to it though. It's been a while
since I've heard your voices. Yep, it'll be short, but it'll be good.
Let's try not to stress over it though. We know we won't be able to
share everything. It's not really what it's meant for. (we can always
write letters, right? ^^) It's just to get a chance to talk. A little
soul to soul action.
Needless to say, it'll be good. I love you guys.
I've grown to love so many people and places here, but I'll always
remember my home. I think about you almost as often as the people I'm
working with here, and I pray for you with all my heart.
Coolest thing this week: Taught a woman on the train
for two hours last week on the way to the Christmas party up in
Daejeon. She used to go to church, but stopped going. We got to talking
about her family, and we talked about the Plan of Salvation and the
Restoration. She seemed genuinely interested in it, and said she would
read the Book of Mormon. Here's the fun part. Turns out she lives in our
area. So we said we'd love to talk again, and she said she might come
to our ward christmas party. ^^ Keep your arms folded! (Mormon twist on
keep your fingers crossed. Sorry, I'm losing my jokes...)
The Christmas party was good. Had a white elephant
exchange. Got a santa puppet. Got to see some old friends and listen to
amazing music. Good times. Anyway, almost out of time, so time for
pictures. Do I even have any? I'll have to check. Love you!
~Elder Robarts
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