i know there is a purpose and a reason for me being here. This week wasnt the best week. I did my very best though, and so i cannot be disappointed by that. We didnt really teach very many people though. I realized a lot this week, and yesterday while i was fasting, i recieved a lot of insight from the Lord. First off, its time to stop holding back because of a language barrier. Its funny, i am kind of turning shy... believe it or not, and i think that is from having companions that like to talk... but either way, i want to know im not holding back in that respect. Lots of things have changed about me, but i am realizing how important it is to continue to be Taylor, and so i am doing my best not to change too much. lol I spoke a lot of spanish this week, and it went well. I learned a lot this week, and i have started to reach a point where i can at least (for the most part) understand what is being said. I am also learning the importance of NOT comparing myself to others. To be perfectly honest, i have had TONS of problems learning this language, others have picked it up so much easier than i have, and i think God gave me those struggles for a reason. I am realizing and learning that i am in His hands. But mom, I am happy. I am happy because i am seeing myself (slowly) being shaped into what God wants me to be. Life is not really about what happens to us, but more about how we react to those things that happen to us. PLease always remember that! ! Mom please do me a favor, (and i promise to do it in return) in moments where you are worried about me, STOP, pray, and move on, humming a hymn or something like that. I need to do this as well, so lets both try it and see what happens.
I am confident that God will not give us a commandment without providing a way for us to accomplish it. (see Nephi 3:5) I started the book of mormon again, and this time i am reading it specifically to find the "tender mercies" of the Lord. And this is the first one i have found. Because i know that this principle is true, i know that i can have success right now. I know that there is some way, someone around waiting for the gospel.
But, i am looking forward to this week. The name of the game right now is progress, continual progress, and i look forward to this week and the opportuinities i will have to share the gospel. I refuse to hold back, and i cant wait to feel the Holy Ghost work through me while i testify.
Mom, I know that our Savior lives. I know it. Because i know it, i HAVE TO share it. His church is on the earth today, and i am a witness to that. I had the wonderful chance of seeing president hinckley's funeral, and it was beautiful, and it once again gave me the desire to "waste and wear" out my life in proclaiming the message of the gospel.
Have a wonderful week, and thanks for letting me be out here.
I love you
Elder Taylor Kenck
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Taylor,
Learning a second language is truly a gift from God. You can do it because you care about the people you are working with. It's not the same as learning Spanish for a grade. You are learning it to help people.
I remember when learning the letter sounds was a second language to you. You can do this, never doubt yourself.
Love,
Sandy Vereb
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