August 12, 2013

Hey Guys,

This week went by so fast. Before I knew it, it was Sunday already. Zone Conference was really good, I learned so much. It is a bummer that I will only be able to use it for a short time as a missionary. But it can be applied to my life after. I gave my Dieing Testimony. I was kind of nervous. When I got up to the pulpit I forgot everything I thought about saying and just kind of stood there for a moment. Thankfully I could get a few words out. It turned out well I think. The two Latino Elders dieing took up an hour between the both of them. Which is ridicules. Between the other 5 of us that bore testimony, it was maybe 20 minutes in total less then 5 minutes a each. I guess in the next conference the next day president was not to happy and said he only wanted pure testimony. I didn´t share any experiences that I can remember I made reference to a few but I felt like it was pretty focused. I talked about relying on the Lord in all aspects, and then Testifying at all times. I got to see a lot of old friends, Elder Larson, Crawford, Simpson from my CCM group. As well as Elder Geschwandner from my days in Cerro. It was a lot of fun! Also if you happen to see the Walkers(I forgot there names) tell them that Elder and Sister Bingham say hi! They are a senior couple here close by that is from Burley I think and they know the Walkers well.  

This past Sunday we had two less active members come to church which was exciting, as well as an Investigator. I guess he is what you could call an eternal investigator but the members tell us that he has come more often to church these past few months(2 to 3 times a month) then in years past. The Branch President wants to work with him so we are going to start teaching him the lessons this week with the branch president. He has problems with the word of wisdom, tithing, and the law of chastity but we have faith he can change. 

It is hard to believe it is coming to an end the mission. I admit I am excited to come home and see you guys and get back into school but I am going to miss the mission. I have learned so much and met so many great people. President told us the other day. "You are not going home to Rest!" The work must go on, the Lord is hurrying his work and we need to be a part of it. He told us after his mission, he helped bring at least 1 family a year into the gospel many years more then 1. Share the Gospel always. Remember Today is the Day "I jump from my bed every day and work with strength and faith, knowing through inspired prophecy that Today is the Day in which the Lord is hurrying his Work!"(DyC 88:73)

Part of our knew mission motto I guess. I really like it. I have learned so much from President Smith I wish I could stay and learn more from him. He teaches with so much power and authority it is crazy. Anyway that is about it for now. I have to write a goodbye letter to Uruguay, I will send you a copy. Send me a letter next week even if it is short and I will send you one as well. I go to Deo Tuesday Morning early to have an interview with president before going to the temple with him and Elder Pyeatt(the one that wrote Elizabeth)We go home on the same plane. Then we wait till the plane leaves I guess. It should be really good. I got my flight planes they changed them from what I knew. I get home now at 12:39pm that's cool . Love You

Elder Wray