Week 63 - This past week was kind of a bummer

This past week was kind of a bummer. We had a good week and were able to get some good lessons in. But none of them really went anywhere. We're really having a hard time getting people to church and having them keep commitments. A normal struggle for missionaries for sure but still something I really want to get a hold on so that I can help these people come unto Christ. 

Right now we have a ton of new investigators. They're all just starting to learn about the church so we're at square one with all of them. One that isn't is named Jen. She's super cool and someone I'm teaching in English. She's had a "rough life" to say the least. She's been through pretty much everything. But she is on the upswing of it so that's good! She has decided to quit smoking and is doing awesome at it. It's amazing to me what will power can really do for people. When they finally put their mind to it and of course when they have the Lord's help. Miracles happen! 

So I've been trying really hard to push myself this last week to be the best I can be. Not just a good quota missionary. But truly the best Elder Robertson that I can be. Which hey.. might just be a good quota missionary but I'll feel better cause I'll know I'm doing my best. It went pretty well. But there's still something missing. So I decided to do something called the Purification Challenge which is where I make a list of 10 things that are "distractions" from the work and I fast from them for 40 days. I'm excited to see where they go and how they help me. Two of them are no sarcasm and no arguing... so we'll see how it goes :) haha

I love that you're going to read the book of mormon before December!!! It's the best book in the world. I'll try and do the same. I'm on page 150 right now in one of my studies and I'll commit to finish it by Christmas! Woo here it goes! I love y'all so much and hope that y'all have a wonderful week!

Love,

Elder Robertson