Pictures of my birthday lunch in the one and only Mexican restaurant in all of Lithuania!Su Gimimo Diena!
Wow!
The best birthday present of all is writing home to my family on this fine day. I can't believe I'm 22. This week was conference blitz for us. We watched a session of conference almost every morning this week, and we also attended the Lithuanian broadcasts with our investigators. In comparison with my previous conference in the field, I can definitely say that my comprehension has improved. It's still a little hard for me to write very quickly in Lithuanian.
I was overwhelmed with gratefulness yesterday evening as Sister Edgin and I ate dinner. Our kitchen light had burned out, so we were eating by the light of my upturned headlamp. I'm reminded of President Monson's words about "Gordon's Family" as they ate their Jackrabbit and turnips by the light of a gas-lamp. I felt overwhelming feelings, much like the ones I felt as I found out I would be training Sister Edgin in Vilnius. Sister Edgin, through her example, has taught me more than few people ever will in this life. We've had such a wonderful six weeks together. I know the Lord truly was mindful in allowing us to serve together. It was nearly a year ago, this last October conference that I opened my mission call to serve in the Baltic States. It was this same week that she received inspired priesthood counsel that she was to serve a mission. In the same sweep of his hand, the Lord called me and began arranging my companions. I can honestly say that my head is hitting the pillow every night knowing that we served a little better, brought happiness in some small way. I can hardly think of a lifestyle more tiring or challenging. We are stretched to our very limit. What an extraordinary birthday this has been.
I love and miss you all more than I can hardly bear. The consolation is that your love only drives me to work harder, to seek the spirit, and to invite others to accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You'll never know what your love and prayers have done for me here. What a spiritual feast we have had at this last General Conference. I had an investigator ask on Saturday, " Why were there so few people at the Conference? This is so important, so needed. Why was hardly any one there?" I didn't have an answer for her. Most people would kill to sit at the feet of a living prophet and feast upon his words. I wonder if in the past I haven't taken this opportunity too lightly. I love you all very much.
Sesuo Paul
The best birthday present of all is writing home to my family on this fine day. I can't believe I'm 22. This week was conference blitz for us. We watched a session of conference almost every morning this week, and we also attended the Lithuanian broadcasts with our investigators. In comparison with my previous conference in the field, I can definitely say that my comprehension has improved. It's still a little hard for me to write very quickly in Lithuanian.
I was overwhelmed with gratefulness yesterday evening as Sister Edgin and I ate dinner. Our kitchen light had burned out, so we were eating by the light of my upturned headlamp. I'm reminded of President Monson's words about "Gordon's Family" as they ate their Jackrabbit and turnips by the light of a gas-lamp. I felt overwhelming feelings, much like the ones I felt as I found out I would be training Sister Edgin in Vilnius. Sister Edgin, through her example, has taught me more than few people ever will in this life. We've had such a wonderful six weeks together. I know the Lord truly was mindful in allowing us to serve together. It was nearly a year ago, this last October conference that I opened my mission call to serve in the Baltic States. It was this same week that she received inspired priesthood counsel that she was to serve a mission. In the same sweep of his hand, the Lord called me and began arranging my companions. I can honestly say that my head is hitting the pillow every night knowing that we served a little better, brought happiness in some small way. I can hardly think of a lifestyle more tiring or challenging. We are stretched to our very limit. What an extraordinary birthday this has been.
I love and miss you all more than I can hardly bear. The consolation is that your love only drives me to work harder, to seek the spirit, and to invite others to accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You'll never know what your love and prayers have done for me here. What a spiritual feast we have had at this last General Conference. I had an investigator ask on Saturday, " Why were there so few people at the Conference? This is so important, so needed. Why was hardly any one there?" I didn't have an answer for her. Most people would kill to sit at the feet of a living prophet and feast upon his words. I wonder if in the past I haven't taken this opportunity too lightly. I love you all very much.
Sesuo Paul
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