So this week we had a
baptism! And it included one of the craziest trips/excursions that I have ever
taken in my life. Well the place that we wanted to go to do the baptism, we
missed the bus. So a few people that we were with said that we could go to
another place that’s super cool and not too far away. First, we needed to take
a mototaxi. So we did, then we walked about two hours to get to this place that
was so far away. And since its been raining a ton the trees and bushes had all
overgrown the path so pretty much we were walking down this river to get to
this really cool area where there is a huge waterfall where we would do the
baptism. It was crazy! We literally were walking on like the edge of a cliff to
say the least and below was the water. It was INSANE. But, we did get there in
one piece and did the baptism. Then... we had to get back... well we pretty
much got lost and couldn’t find the path that we came on.. so we headed back
through the mountains making our own paths. I literally felt like a monkey to
say the least. It was one of the craziest things that I have ever done in my
life. Literally monkeys going through the trees! But don’t worry, we all made
it out of there 3 hours later and all in one piece. ALL GOOD! :) This took up
all Saturday morning and afternoon. But the young man we baptized is a STUD. He
is 17 and amazing. His name is E. Has a strong desire to grow closer to our
Heavenly Father and make stronger and better choices, so my companion and I are
all very happy for him. So he and his family were all super happy.
This week no se
porque but many people have been kinda down here in the area. I don’t know what
hit them this week. So I thought that I would help them out and read them a
poem. I know that you all are probably laughing right now thinking that I am a
poet now. HAHA! But I would really like to share it with you. I had to
translate it so here it is. But I want you guys to think about your lives and
how we could, can apply it. So here we go! It’s called “Don’t You Quit.”
When things go wrong,
as they sometimes will
When the road your
trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are
low and the debts are high
And you want to
smile, but you have to sigh
When pressure is
weighing you down a bit
Rest if you must, but
don’t you quite
Life is a queer with
its twists and turns.
As every one of us
sometimes learns
And many a fellow
turns about
When he might have
won had he stuck it out
Don’t give up though
the pace seems slow
You may succeed with
another blow.
Often the goal is
nearer than it seems
To a faint and
faltering man;
Often the struggler
has given up
When he might have
captured the victors cup
And he learned too
late when the night came down
How close he was to
the golden crown
Success is failure
turn inside out
The silver tint in
the clouds of doubt
And you never tell how
close you are
It might be near when
it seems afar
So stick to the fight
when your hardest hit
Its when things seem
worst that you must not quite.
I really liked this
poem for some reason. I don’t want you guys to think that I am having a hard
time, because right now I am living the life. Spreading the gospel, helping
people come unto Christ, does life get any better? No! All is good here baby!
Some days are much harder than others, but overall everything is good! I
am really loving my time here and the opportunities that I am having and
the personal growth spiritually that I know will carry me through hard times
later in life. I encourage all of you to do something this week to draw closer
to your Savior. Do something that will bring action. Don’t only think about it,
but do something DIFFERENT. I know that you will be blessed from your action. I
am so thankful to all of you for your love and support. It means the world to
me!
Make it a great week
aim high in all that you do and put your best foot forward. Do something
different for the better!
Con mucho amor,
Elder Long!
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