My Favorito Missionary,
It makes me so happy to hear you are hosting activities in your ward and people are bringing friends. I am most happy to hear that your ward family welcomes them as they are. It sounds like they are amazing and know how to look upon the heart of a person and see their potential. This world would be a better place if we all practiced that a little bit more. I also thought of that part of your blessing a few times since you have been out. Specifically, when France and Belgium were attacked and most recently with Brexit. Each time my quick moment of concern is immediately washed away and I know that the promises given in your blessing remain in force. I have no worries or fears about you out serving. I know many blessings will flow into your life from now unto eternity because of your mission.
President and Sister Wright were guest speakers for spiritual hour one day this past week at girls camp. The theme of the week was the Game of Life, and the theme for their day was Go Fish as in Fishers of Men. Anyway they are always such amazing people and when they testify, it is so powerful. They spoke about their missions. He shared a few stories of people who he shared the gospel with 30 years ago that now have children serving missions. Of course, he had no idea as a young missionary the ripple effect his service would have. Well one of the converts from his mission had a daughter turn in her papers to serve her mission while the Wright's were serving as mission President. He said to his wife "Wouldn't it be crazy if she was called to serve in our mission?" He doesn't know which apostle made the assignment for her, but by a miracle of inspiration she was called to serve in their mission. Isn't that amazing? The Lord knows all things, he sets us in places and peoples lives at precise moments to assist in His perfect plan.
I am learning to trust Him more fully and completely than ever before. It can be difficult for me to let go and let somebody else be in charge, but I know He loves me and has a plan for me so why wouldn't I want Him to be in charge? I am learning that I am WAY more happier because I am replacing my fear with faith.
Sorin turned 4 on the 2nd, Malachi, Nauvoo, and I are going to take a road trip and visit them for a couple of days later this week. Tomorrow is Independence Day and Malachi, Nauvoo, and I are going to go with Gpa & Gma to blow glass. I will take pictures for next weeks letter.
Are you keeping a journal? I hope that you will take the time to frequently write in it, especially the tender mercies of the Lord. Read Elder Eyring's talk if you need a refresher, it is really good.
What is transportation like on the islands? I assume you walk most places that are near you, what about further out?
Are things still well with your companionship? Do you seek ways to serve each other? When Alma the younger was serving in Ammonihah, they treated him very poorly and he left. As he was on his way to the next city, an angel of the Lord (the same one that visited him when he was young and struck dumb) told him to go back. He returned through a new gate where he met his new missionary companion, Amulek. At the end of Alma 15 we read that Alma ministered unto Amulek. You see they taught in cities where people did flock unto them to be baptized and also they preached in cities where they witnessed tragic events, filled with much sorrow and unimaginable heartache during that 6 month period of time. Anyway my point is I love that he ministered to his companion. I am going to try and be more aware of my role in that this week. That is my goal.
I am glad you did well on your goals last week. Did you end up winning?
I will send a couple of pictures from my phone in a separate email.
I love you forever and always,
Mom
Hey y'all,
this week was really hard but for a good reason, I think that the most spiritual part of my week was yesterday when Nelido stood up and bore his testimony about the Book of Mormon. He is still trying to quit smoking but, besides that he is ready for baptism. We have a lot of other people preparing for baptism too, one of them is homosexual and it will be hard to teach him the law of chastity. But we have treated him like any other person that is struggling with this commandment. It is really easy for him to feel the spirit, and he knows that the church is true, he just doesn't have that much self-esteem because he's a little big and knows that what he does is wicked and I think that he doesn't want to be like that, he wants to feel and be normal. Anyways besides a couple of things everything is really good, and the work is good and hard which makes me happy because I'm not bored, I love it here.
I need to work on my writing in my journal it's been awhile but I'll start tonight.
On Fuerteventura we only have GuaGuas (Bus's) and taxis. But in the peninsula there is also the Metro and the Train, and in Tenerife they have the Tranvia which is an above and below ground metro pretty much, it was awesome to use it when I was there. My companion, Elder Morris, and I are are good. He's taught me a lot and that's why I think that the work here is so good. Today we went to Gran Tarajal and did an island tour it was awesome, it was really nice to relax and to not have to worry about anything for a day. Everything is good and I'm loving my mission. I love you mom and I really liked the photos. Moroni
🇪🇸 Élder Moroni S. Beal 🇪🇸
Madrid, España
Fuerteventura
ps. We are now allowed to wear hats!
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