What’s up folks!
Dad I first wanted you to know that I have never been so grateful to be a missionary
in the Japan Kobe Mission. My time is running away it feels like... in three
short months a year will be gone leaving only one more left... It motivates me
to be better and endure to the end! I had the
opportunity to meet Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles last Friday in a conference we had with him. He changed my life. I was
able to take myself out of my shoes and take a big look at myself, and see the
change within me. And boy is it a beautiful sight dad... To know I have even
more time to change and be better, is amazing!
I worry sometimes about a lot of things, but I
know that everything will always work out as Gordon B Hinckley said.
I
love you dad, So much!
Ill be honest right now this will be a lot
shorter than normal! I wanted to take a lot of time talking to President Welch,
my mission president and share with him special things and how I am doing!
First off I want to tell you all how great it
is to be a missionary in the Japan Kobe Mission! It’s ALWAYS great to be a
missionary in the Japan Kobe Mission.
This week was a memorable one :) I had the
opportunity to learn a lot of new things from different people. 3 of whom I‘d
like to share about! The first is Elder Gass! My uncle. ( He is my trainers
best friend, therefore, uncle)
I had the opportunity to go on a companion
exchange with him this week! It was freaking fun. I actually got to ride a bike
again! I got to be out on the streets! I got to do the Lords work! And it was
with Elder Gass! We had a ton of fun heading out making memories and striving
to find the elect. I love that man! he taught me a lot on the exchange!
Second Person is my buddy Brother
"S". (Ill just call him brother S). He is my freaking best friend. in
fact, no, He is my brother! I got to go on splits with him! He recently has
decided to serve a mission very soon so it was a good experience for the both
of us! I got to go out and work while he got to help himself prepare. He has
always been there for me when I need it. (Mom this is the man you became
friends with on Facebook) I freakin love this guy! And i hope He knows it. He
is one of the most Christ like people I’ve met here. His Example helps me out
in being a better missionary here. Mom he is going to America soon, and he
wants to see you! MAKE IT HAPPEN!
And the third person, one of my favorite people
to hear from always, is Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles. I had the opportunity to meet with him in a special conference he
held with our mission this last Friday. I testify and sustain him as a true and
living prophet, seer, and revelator, in these latter days. The things he shared
with us changed my life! He basically answered every prayer and concern I had basically
within the first 5 minutes of his talk. The basis of what he talked about, was
just to love God. Love him enough to keep His commandments, to do his will, to
trust in him, to follow him always. I actually sat front row of the chapel and
was able to just look into his loving eyes the entire time. The moments we made
eye contact and smiled at each other brought love to me from him, God, the
first presidency, from everywhere! I love Elder Nelson!!!
I hope you all have a good week!! I freakin
love all of you and thank you for everything you have all done for me. Please
continue those prayers on Elder Grossen’s behalf as he still needs them
greatly! He is being tested for many new things and tests sent to the
states..so hope they help him figure out what he has so he can feel better…sure
hate seeing him suffer. Love him so much!
Till next week, Peace!!
These are pictures from an area called Kiyomizudera, a temple place here in Kyoto
Elder Preciado
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