October 11, 2010
So today, we recieved word that my companion is now going to be switched with another one. I'm still pretty lost as to what I need to remember. We have a list of about 50 people we need to see and an investigators list of 20. :S I'm a stressin Nessen. So, anyway I had an interesting experience yesterday at about 7 PM Atlantic time (for whomever would like to do the math). One of my investigators decided to give me a blessing to rid me of my seizures. So I gladly accepted and it. And after the blessing he 'spoke in tongues' and said that I will never have them again unless I'm not faithful. I sure hope I don't have one in front of him :S It was really uplifting in a way though to know that someone cared about me enough to bless me with his oil that he cherished so deeply. This man's name is Tommy (he is a Martial Arts master and was trained by the actor of the blue power ranger on Light Speed Rescue), and his mother had given him this oil that she brought from Jerusalem. It was blessed by a priest in the Lord's tomb and he keeps it very sacred to him. So it was a real treasure for me to participate in that. This man Tommy, is a very spiritual man and will go spread the word of god rather than look for work. He also has seizures and has had an amazing life of trials and complications. Throughout all of this he still manages to hang onto his beliefs. He truly is amazing. He even called up the other night and gave me some new insight. When I picked up the phone he couldn't remember who I was, so I told him "this is Elder Nessen". "You're the one with the seizures right?" "Yes, I told him. Yeah that's right, I remembered your companion's name, but I forgot yours." In my head I laughed and then he said, "I just wanted to add you to my prayer sheet"......... I can testify to all of you, that you stand as beacons on a hill brothers and sisters. Each and every one of you sets an example for everyone who sees you. Know this, that every one of you is writing history for your posterity, that you are influencing others in ways you cannot even imagine! One other investigator told me this, and it made all the difference in my life, he said: "You cannot deny it! One way or another, there was a sequence of events that led you into MY home this day. And it is MY choice to either accept or give up the things you have, that will change me." -Ozzie There are so many things that we do to one another without even thinking. Just walking by someone on the street can change a series of events. Our Father in Heaven puts us there to learn, and to have opportunities to change ourselves and others for the better. The way I like to look at it is; a trial is an opportunity from God to learn and to change. Many times we do not because it is simply easier to be ourselves and give into temptation. The way I see it, a trial is God giving us a second chance to change. I leave this blessing with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Onto the less spiritual stuff now. :P The other day it hit me, I'm an 8th of my way through my mission. 0.0 And people, I need some Halloween ideas. We have a bunch of clothes that people left here from a while ago so I'm thinking fake blood will be good. Anyone have any ideas on how to make it? Thanks! (P.S. Here's a cool idea I saw down here! Someone took a broken mower and put it in their front yard. They had fake body parts strewn around it. cool huh?) Anyway, now for some:
MISSION ADVICE: If you're living in an apartment look everywhere for useful items. You'd be surprised what missionaries leave behind. And also, Study up on things to don't know so you can talk with people about them on your mission it really helps to get them to listen to you. Compliments work wonders! Always butter them up! Oh and Alex, One person down here served a mission in El Salvador. Y'know how they always go through your postage and eat the things they find? Ask your mom to make a cake with laxatives. It makes them humble for a while :)
Anyway, Love ya and miss you all!
Love, Elder Nessen
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