Family,
Oh Wow! I read that article about "The Southern Boys!" That's insane!!! You'll have to keep me posted on who wins the competition!
Feel free to send me names I can take to session. I could get about 5 or 6 done each time I go at the least. If you want to send me more.
Well, this week has been a week of learning. The Lord is testing me and building me at each step. The first test is 110 degree heat. It is incredibly hot here. But luckily we have a car. We had three baptisms this weekend. Paloma, BD, and Luis. Its wonderful to see our hard work and obedience pay off. We have three more people set for baptism and many more I'm sure are waiting to talk to us.
OH MY GOODNESS! I almost forgot to tell you all about the most incredible experience of this week! So here it goes. You might want to grab a seat!
So after e-mails last Thursday our zone went hiking on Sunrise Mountain. One other compaionship, Elder Mora and Elder Bodhaine (A 5'5" Chileno and a 6'7" White boy, respectively) and our companionship arrived at the base of the hike before the other 4 who were going to join us. So we spent the time hiking a reletively small incline on the other side of the road. As we reached the summit we peered over a 20 foot drop and about 70 feet away from us was a dead body! We called the police and spent the next 3 hours helping them get to the body and do what they needed to do. Needless to say we did not get to hike the big mountain but it seemed that we were not there that day for that purpose. As it turned out the man had committed suicide. It was a very sad sight to see. Especially since day in and day out we teach others of the joys of life and what it has to offer throught the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And to see a gift that God has given one of His children, life, to be taken away by any means adds some reality to the message that we share.
I thank God for life. Expereinces. Triumphs. Trials. And Pain. I can honestly say that there is not one thing so bad about my life, nor could there ever be, that would lead me to play God and end my existence here. Cherish your life, no matter how hard, no matter how painful. It is a gift from your Heavenly Father. And I was reminded of that in a very unique way last Thursday.
My mission has offered me so many priceless moments. I cherish each and every experience. I am even learning to accept and learn from the trials. I have come to this conclusion. That is that trials are like sinus infections. We feel like our nose has been stuffy and painful forever, and will stay that way for eternity. We cannot remember a time our nose was not running. However, with faith and patience, and a little Ny-Quil at times, we return to our healthy selves. Trials are no different. However, instead of Ny-Quil we have a much more potent perscription we can take, Our Savior's Love. It comes in all shapes and forms and dosages. Scriptures, tesitimony, prayer, companionship, the Sacrament, and the list goes on. I know that no trial is too tough. And that with each trail we can become stronger and better. I share that with you all as my sincere testimony in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Love,
Elder Cronin
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