What About Level Zero?

Greetings all,

Not much happened this week, to be honest. San Benito continues to be an interesting place, and the Valley continues to get hotter. I low-key got sick this week, but kept grinding. Met some interesting people, but for the most part, this next week we'll be focusing on the basics. (Hence level zero).

Next week is looking super solid though. I’ve got some lessons set, I’m going to find some cool people, extend some BD’s, and we get to go to the temple on Wednesday as a cherry on top. Man, I love being a missionary.

One thing that really stood out to me lately was something said in the last conference. They talked about how when we return to live with our Father in Heaven and look back at all the hardships and trials of this life, we’ll look back and say, “Was that all that was required?”

I truly know the Atonement covers all and makes everything we go through worth it. As we maintain focus on Christ, all will work out for our good.

Sorry for the shorter email this week. Thanks for reading! Take care of yourselves.

-Elder Teeples

Last week's email:
"My mama says I'm special"
Movie: Forrest Gump – Forrest says this whenever someone calls him dumb or different. Good ol’ mama told him the truth.

Pics:

Sunglasses and vest
District polaroid
Super yummy bistec torta
Winnie the Pooh on the bike
Nighttime heavy rain pic




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