Week 6 of transfer number 3 is officially done
and in the books. It felt slow all week but by the time we got to Sunday
we realized if flew by. On Tuesday we had a lesson with Kurtis, but we
are pretty sure that he was high so that complicates things. Hopefully
he accepts the Word of Wisdom and is willing to commit to live it. We
also got to have lunch with Cam and his cousin Gio, Sisters Carr and
Suchanski, the sisters we ward-share with, and Elders Hook and Fetuani,
Hook is one of the ones who started teaching Cam. It was super good to
see how happy Cam is now that he has been baptized and confirmed. I also
got to go to the Temple with the ward here to help with sealings. It
was an amazing opportunity to see what happens and to hear the blessings
that are promised besides being able to be together with your family
for eternity. The Temple is such an amazing place and I love every
chance I get to go.
On Friday and
Saturday we got to meet with Andrew a couple of times. He is so awesome
and loves learning more and can't wait to get baptized and be able to
help the missionaries with other investigators. Friday night Elder
Davies also got a trainers call, which means that we wont be companions
again next transfer, but more importantly it means that one of us will
be leaving the area. On Saturday we went to Irvine for a long meeting
and then met with Andrew and then we went to Oceanside with the Camp
Pendleton Elders to have dinner with one the Chaplains on base. It was
good to have a night to relax a little and enjoy the company of friends.
Saturday night is also the night we find out about who is getting
transferred and unfortunately I got the call. Tomorrow I will be leaving
the San Clemente YSA ward. On Sunday, once everybody in the ward found
out, they had me and Sister Carr, who is also leaving, bear our
testimonies as a short farewell. I have loved being in this ward and
serving the young adults who live in the area. I have loved all that I
have learned about life and missionary work while I have been there. I
have loved the chance I have had to help people like Bobby, Cam, Ross,
Kurtis, and Andrew. I love all the people I have met here and the
friends I have made in the ward and the missionaries that I have served
with. Despite all this, however, I know that Heavenly Father needs me
elsewhere and that I will come to love where I end up. I know that God
always has a plan for us even if we may not be able to see it yet and
that He will help us especially when we are struggling because He is our
Father and He wants the best for us. I know that the best way to be
happy is by following the example of Jesus Christ and living his
teachings. I love being here and I can't wait to see what my next area
has in store for me. I know that the people there are good, and that I
need to be with them.
Love,
Elder Cheever
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