We had an International evening of food last Friday evening where everyone brought a dish from their country of origin. We ate well! We had a program after dinner where a man (whose name is Knowledge), from Nigeria, danced a native dance and told a story through his actions and motions. He also told a couple of jokes that were more funny in the way he told them than were the contents of the jokes. It wouldn't be funny to you if I told them to you, but it was pretty hilarious coming from him in his broken English! He laughed at himself and it was so fun and entertaining. We had 10 non-members with us and it was such fun!
This is an exciting place to be, doing what we're doing! Every day is filled with Gospel messages and the sublime love of Jesus Christ. We are either talking, reading, listening or studying about that concept all day long. As you all know, that message if lived and understood, is the change that is needed in the world. I was overwhelmed with peace and quiet joy as I listened to conference. The gratitude I felt for these wonderful, humble men and women as they delivered their messages was heart felt. It made me happy to know you were listening and learning also.
My love for family and friends is deepening. Relationships are the very fabric of our learning process aren't they? They teach us more about living a Christ like way of life (except our own physical illnesses), than anything I am aware of. I know I have much to do to understand these principles and to live them rightly. Being with my companion/husband, 24/7 is a classroom of it's own and I'm grateful he is a good man!
The weather is getting warmer and the plants outside are window are growing so tall! The Lord knew I loved plants and put us in an area with trees and shrubs, as opposed to the buildings and graffiti that is not far away from where we live. I'm attaching a picture of the trees outside our window. I love the view!
Please, please take Elder Ballard's suggestion and obtain a copy of Preach My Gospel. If I had to be stranded on a desert island I would want the scriptures and that book with me. It's full of truths and how to apply them. We have heard some powerful blessings that have strengthened my faith and we've seen the good and blessed results of living close to the Spirit. How can I tell you more how much I love the Savior and his atonement? The Gospel contains abundant truths on so many levels, and I feel it a privilege to have the focus of my life be towards gaining a greater understanding of it.
Take care of yourselves and know how much we love you,
Sister Ercanbrack and (Elder Ercanbrack who read this and agrees:))
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