My fourth was great actually. We drew a flag on the board and said the pledge of allegiance before every class. We sang all American songs for our opening and closing hymns too. We all wore red, white, and blue which was fun. And during lunch we actually sang the national anthem. All 700 of us missionaries. It truly was amazing and gave me the chills.
After reading the Book of Mormon (I have about 10 pages left) I have realized how truly important this work is. Not just because of salvation but because the most frequent promise in the Book of Mormon (If ye keep my commandments ye shall prosper in the land) is at stake here! But that's just one of the many small reasons that I am blessed to serve. It really is humbling how much improving and work I have to do. But I'm up for the challenge. I really am gaining an eternal perspective here and it's something that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. Because that is the whole reason I am here. To bear my testimony and hope that the spirit will speak to the recipients of my testimony.
My District song was incredible...we sang parts! I seriously had no idea that I could sing until I just got a little bit of instruction on what to do. It was really amazing, It was a little quiet since there were only 8 of us. But it still sounded great. We sang it in front of about 700 people so that was a little nerve wracking but awesome. It is true what the scriptures say that a righteous song is a prayer to God. It was amazing. I definitely think I'm going to join a choir of some sort when I get home.
So besides that not a ton happened this week. It's just been a super long week as we're waiting to head out. But looking back on it, this whole time flew by. I really am starting to understand how two years is going to be nothing. There are a few emotions I am feeling about heading out of the CCM. The first of course is absolute gratitude for everything that I have learned here. I am so very excited to be going out into the field. I really have the truth in my heart and it is constantly yelling to get out and be shared. I love this gospel and no person on the planet should have to go through the trials of this life in this world without it. So I am so excited to be able to be an emissary for the Lord and be blessed to do that.
Now, comes the emotion of sadness. There's a lot of things that are going to be really hard to leave behind. First of which, is my district. It's hard to explain but I seriously am so close to them. Part of the reason, in my opinion, is because we only know the best about each other. We see each other in the absolute best light. Because we are all united in the exact same purpose and I'm able to see the light of Christ in their lives every day. In addition, I do spend pretty much every waking moment with them, haha. But it's going to be hard to say goodbye, but it'll be okay because most of us are heading to BYU afterwards and we have already scheduled a bunch of reunions.
The other reason for the sadness is because of the truly incredible spirit that is here in the CCM. It's very hard to describe exactly. But imagine a place where everyone is reading their scriptures all day and smiling. That about is how it feels. We joke and say that we've got our own little piece of heaven here at the CCM. So it will be hard to head back into the noisy world. But like I said, I absolutely stoked for what lies ahead.
The only other emotion I'm feeling is a little fear. Only because I know a good amount of Spanish but I'm far from fluent. So I have a long ways to go. So I'll have to keep working hard. But I'll get there.
I leave Wednesday at about 2:00 AM. So that is exciting.. But there are a couple things. I get to write again on Tuesday before I leave. So try and respond before then so I can email again! That would be awesome.
Also, we watched a video here which announced that every mission in the US is going to be receiving iPads over the next few months. An interesting part is that we buy our own and get to keep them after the missions.
Oh one more little thing....I get to call you guys!!! In the Phoenix airport I'm allowed to call y'all with a payphone and let y'all know I made it back to the states safely. So I'll let you know about what time that'll be so that you guys can make sure you're able to talk!!
Well, this has truly been an amazing first 6 or so weeks in the mission. It's been absolutely amazing. I can't even put into words what I've learned because it's so much. My testimony has grown so much. I truly am a different person. I know that this is because Christ has started to change me and I am eternally grateful for what he has done and everything that he will do for me in the future. I love it here but can't wait to testify of my Lord and Savior. ¡Hurra por Israel! I love my God and know that everything that I have is because of him. I'm so gratefully for how much he has blessed me and am so humbled because He gives to me so freely even in my imperfections. It's awe inspiring. I hope y'all have a good rest of your vacation!!
Love,
Elder Robertson
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