misy vaovao betsaka, fa tsy mahazava-dehibe betsaka an'ny vaovaoko(there's lots new, but most of my vaovao isn't really that important). Because if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all haha. Tsetsy izay(or is that not true)? I have had to say that in my head a few times this last week before I spoke ha. But because I did say that in my head first instead of speaking out without thinking, my week was still pretty good.
You and Dad were right when you said "how was your busy week" because it was definitely busy. Happy to be here. Happy to be a missionary. Thankful for my companion. Thankful for my challenges and trials. Thankful for my family, and all the many other blessings I have received throughout my life. Life is hard at times, but when we push through those hard times with perseverance and faith, it is when we grow the most. Just like working out. When it starts to hurt, you're doing good. But when you push through that pain and keep going, that's when you get the muscle and real strength.
That and this next sentence is my message for the week. Mosiah 2:41, When we keep the commandments we will receive happiness and blessings; it doesn't say things will be easy, but it does say that we will be blessed and happy because we can look to the future with an eternal perspective, and still find the joy and feel his love and guidance for us.
Answers to your questions: I haven't received the package from the ______ yet, but I did get their letters. Those were very nice. Also, I finally figured out that the battery for my flashlight is really just AA batteries haha. So I don't need a new flashlight, but maybe in the next package I will need more AA batteries. Thanks for putting the packages together for me. I can't wait to get them and get the package from the ________ as well.
Well that's all for this week. I love you all lots and lots and lots. Choose the right, and love your challenges.
Also watch the Mormon messages video called, "Parenting: Touching the Hearts." It described exactly what both of you have done for me throughout my life, and I'm very grateful for it. I love you both for your love and guidance throughout my life.
Love for eternity,
Elder Waters
God be with you till we meet again
Message for Facebook:
Choose the right, and love your challenges; because they will strengthen your spiritual muscles and sometimes, I guess, your real muscles too!
Malagasy: Safidio ny marina, ary tiavo ny traikefanao; satria hampatanjaka ny nofonao ara-panahy izy ireo ary indrayindray, araka ny erritraretako, ny nofonao ara-batana koa!
