This week was absolutely amazing and I am
grateful to be here in Perú. I went to the temple and it really doesn't
get much better than that. I feel that Heavenly Father is pleased with
my service and I'm a happy camper. I love Perú so
much.
So, last Monday we went out to some cool ruins that
are just chilling in our zone. It was really cool, well really it was
just nice to see something different and worthwile. It reminded me a lot
of Mesa Verde. (I'm so grateful for all of the fun family trips
we've been able to have and am so looking forward to more on the way.) I
mean, I think all the people thousands of years ago built their houses
the same so, just go visit Mesa Verde. And then we can all go to Macchu
Picchu, sounds like a great plan to me.
It was amazing to me to see the difference in some
of our investigators this week. Let's just say when we started off they
were having a hard time understanding the simplest of things. I don't
know if they were just really scared or what it was, but now you can see
there is a light on. They are understanding things and
can even explain back to us, or have questions of their own. Alright, I
know what it is and it's called the gospel of Jesus Christ. When they do
what they're supposed to, especially reading the Book of Mormon, they
become much more enlightened. For all of you people out there studying at
college or maybe another language in the mission, I know the best way to
learn is reading the Book of Mormon. In any and all languages. My
testimony of that book increases each and every day. I love it so much.
Just put it to the test if you don't believe me.
By far the best part of the week was being able to
go to the temple with Luis and his wife Rosa. It was a little crazy
getting there, but some nice people helped us along the way and we made
it there on time (which is amazing with Lima traffic). It was just so
great to see them outside the temple waiting for us and Hermano Luis
gave me a huge hug. I kind of felt the whole day like I did at his
baptism which was amazing. He was so happy and was treating me like his savior. I sure love
him. Once again, I was looking for something big but found joy in the little things. I'm so grateful I have been
able to be a part of his family's life and seeing him go through the
temple made missionary work have a whole new level of importance.
It was so amazing all day the peace I felt. It just
felt like home and I really have missed that feeling. I'm gonna go to
the temple as often as I can when I get home because that's where I feel
best, that's where life gets clearer. I didn't feel overwhelmed with
happiness or anything, but the absolute peace was amazing. There is no place better on this whole planet than the temple
and I am so grateful we can go there to feel the love of God.
So about the title. Once again, just go watch the
Lord of the Rings. It's amazing, oh yeah and maybe The Hobbit part 2 is
coming out soon. I really don't know, but I hope you all enjoy it. Well
in Doctrine and Covenants 88:73 it talks about hastening the work and
President Monson said that prophesy has been and is currently being
fulfilled. That was really cool for me to hear and think about. I am so
grateful to be a part of this amazing work. This is the craziest time of
my life and sometimes it hurts real good, but then I just feel the love
of God even more. I'm learning so much about trusting in Him and just
doing His will. I know if we do His will we can be, if not happy,
peaceful (FULL OF PEACE). I
know God is with us through thick and thin. He's the best friend we
could ever wish for and as we truly remember that he is our FATHER, it
all makes much more sense.
I love you all so much. You are constantly in my
prayers.
So, I'm trying this thing where I'm gonna be praying more about
baptizing and finding new people because prayer has been so powerful
for me. I invite you all to do the same. Think of what is most important
right now and don't cease praying for it.
Well, I love you so much and
thanks for all the support. I definitely couldn't be doing this without
you. Keep fighting the good fight as my brotha Jacob Jespersen says. And
enjoy the weather wherever you may be.
Love your Peruvian explorer,
Elder Aaron Micah Wheatley
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