May 5, 1995
Hi. I'm tired. We didn't have any charlas today per se-- but we did show some videos to Miguel, Hma Tarqui, + the Guaribanas. I think Miguel feels more ready now. We visited the Hmas. this morning, and had two lunches--one at Perez (Adolfo, Chora, etc) and a regular one at Cejas. I like the Cejas family. They're good people. I'm going to just write for a little while. The 'Southern Cross' is reeally Orion on his side. I'm starting to get tired at nights. I entered the MTC 100 days *and* ago today. I get a little frustrated sometimes - I think it's because I think I'm getting chewed out by Elder Bravo because of the vocabulary used, when he's probably just offering constructive criticism. I must focus on the similarities and not the differences here, and keep my sense of humor. Those are some of the first impressions I received here. Also, I don't need to worry about college, career, family, etc. Focus on my mission and all that will be taken care of. It is interesting to see old, familiar seminary videos in other languages and other lands. Sometimes, after a video or something, Elder Bravo will ask me to make a few comments. I never have any idea what to say- but the words come simply and powerfully. Some days I want to curse Elder Bravo, and other days I'm thankful beyond measure for him. I would like to work harder-but I'm the follower of this companionship. There, I just wrote. This is the work of the Lord. The Lord has His hand in it--He directs it. He has called me to Bolivia to work in his vineyard for a season. I am privileged beyond measure to have that singular honor. Jesus is the Christ. He loves Me. The Gospel's True!
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