After BEGGING Daniel to give me an update (I must have asked about 50 times!) he finally caved and sent me this...
LOL I'm sorry!! I always feel like the things I send are so redundant. But, if you wanna know.
This week has been awesome!!! HAHAHA!! School just got back in and that means all of the dorms, which we cover, are filled. We taught more than I have ever taught before and we picked up 11 new investigators this week! 1 from Canada, a few from Spain and a couple more from the Marshal Islands! It's so sick. Meeting people from all over the world and them having a desire to learn about God. It's amazing.
There have also been a lot of humbling experiences too though. The countdown keeps getting smaller and smaller and faster and faster. It's insane. I'm having to deal with things I haven't had to in the past which is good but hard. I feel like now is a time I am going to really be put to the test with a few things. BUT, The Lord promises that all of these experiences will be for our good. To help us down the road as we reflect upon these experiences and learn something from them. There are so many wonderful people I have come to know and love that I LOVE to work with. There are also those, in the same category, that I hate to see struggle. It kills me to see some things happen. But, the amazing thing about it all... The Atonement is real. I'm gaining such a strong testimony of that. I've testified of it all my mission and have learned about it as long as I can remember. But, now is the time that I am truly gaining a testimony of it. To see as He sees, to feel as He feels. To really see God's children through His eyes. It's an amazing things to realize, just how much He loves each and every one of us and is so very aware of our individual situations. I feel I have had to learn a lot of things on my own, through personal trial and error. But I also feel I do pretty well, better now than before, of learning through others experiences. I love my mission, I truly do. I love every aspect of the work. It's not just missionary work, that excludes others from being a part of it. It is the work of salvation. Everyone has their role and we are all important.
I'm excited to get home and see what happens in life. I am SUPER excited to be able to see all of you again. I am excited to be able to perform this work of salvation in a new capacity. It never stops. That's how I have to look at things.
~Elder Daniel Peterson
4801 E. Euclid Dr. #2
Phoenix AZ. 85044
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Love Everyone
The greatest lesson I learned while in the MTC is to love everyone. If you remember I was called to be the district leader there and I had a few things, nothing major, that I had the opportunity to do. Amongst those was to watch over and care for those within our district. I always felt I had to be a little more tender towards the Sisters there and that I wouldn't have to worry so much about the Elders. There were a few people that I was able to help, I feel, in that capacity. I had the chance to give a blessing to a Sister there and she said it helped. I would give a training during our District Meetings and I felt that those helped also. But I had the chance to see a couple of missionaries really struggle. Really have their testimonies tried. A companionship felt they needed to go home and re-think things. I never thought I could feel such love for someone until that night. One Elder was so thoroughly convinced he was going home. He had gone home at 5 and wouldnt talk to anyone nor would he get out of his bed. Everyone left the room, not by invitation, and he and I were the only ones there. I told him how much I loved him. I told him how much he needed to be out on a mission and how much Our Father in Heaven needed him to be on a mission. I don't believe I have ever said a more heartfelt prayer than I did that night.
Looking back, Love was what I learned. I could feel my Savior's love for him. So if I had to give one piece of advice to anyone it would be to love EVERYONE. It's gonna be hard and it's going to take time. But as we do that we can truly see as He sees. We will be so much more in tune with His will and we will be able to help His children return to Him again.
-Elder Daniel Peterson
Looking back, Love was what I learned. I could feel my Savior's love for him. So if I had to give one piece of advice to anyone it would be to love EVERYONE. It's gonna be hard and it's going to take time. But as we do that we can truly see as He sees. We will be so much more in tune with His will and we will be able to help His children return to Him again.
-Elder Daniel Peterson
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Back to School
Hey!
So this past week was pretty legit. All the freshman just moved in so our area just picked up a lot of members and non-members. We had 4 people show up to church yesterday and we have a lesson set up with all of them. We are actually gonna be throwing a "back to school" party at the institute to invite everyone on campus to come and get to know everyone at the institute, students and all that jazz. It's gonna be sick. It's called Cowboys and Angels! We came up with the idea this past friday and we've been working on it and spreading the word since. Totally country themed. We talked with Pres. Toone about it and he's excited for it and everyone in our ward that we've told so far is stoked. They cant come unless they bring a non-member. We are working through the LDSSA to get it all advertised and whatnot. We are super pumped for it all.
We also just had a Mission Tour on Thursday. We had Elder Craig A. Cardon come down and give us a big training. It was good! He talked a lot about working more closely with the members and trained on a few things pertaining to investigators. Having been out for this long I feel like every training given, regardless of who it's by, is always the same stuff. Like, it's good! cause it reminds us of what we should be doing but I feel like there isnt a whole lot of NEW things being introduced. I realized, about 2 or 3 months ago, that I LOVE to LEARN! It's crazy! I never would thought the day would come! Hahaha! So, I'm always looking for something new to enlighten me. But, it was good. Always a great experience to be in the same room as a general authority giving some sort of insights.
That's pretty much the low down on this week. The mission is still great, the work is still true and I still love you! I miss you!!
~Elder Daniel Peterson
4801-2 E. Euclid Dr.
Phoenix AZ. 85044
So this past week was pretty legit. All the freshman just moved in so our area just picked up a lot of members and non-members. We had 4 people show up to church yesterday and we have a lesson set up with all of them. We are actually gonna be throwing a "back to school" party at the institute to invite everyone on campus to come and get to know everyone at the institute, students and all that jazz. It's gonna be sick. It's called Cowboys and Angels! We came up with the idea this past friday and we've been working on it and spreading the word since. Totally country themed. We talked with Pres. Toone about it and he's excited for it and everyone in our ward that we've told so far is stoked. They cant come unless they bring a non-member. We are working through the LDSSA to get it all advertised and whatnot. We are super pumped for it all.
We also just had a Mission Tour on Thursday. We had Elder Craig A. Cardon come down and give us a big training. It was good! He talked a lot about working more closely with the members and trained on a few things pertaining to investigators. Having been out for this long I feel like every training given, regardless of who it's by, is always the same stuff. Like, it's good! cause it reminds us of what we should be doing but I feel like there isnt a whole lot of NEW things being introduced. I realized, about 2 or 3 months ago, that I LOVE to LEARN! It's crazy! I never would thought the day would come! Hahaha! So, I'm always looking for something new to enlighten me. But, it was good. Always a great experience to be in the same room as a general authority giving some sort of insights.
That's pretty much the low down on this week. The mission is still great, the work is still true and I still love you! I miss you!!
~Elder Daniel Peterson
4801-2 E. Euclid Dr.
Phoenix AZ. 85044
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
His Time in Chandler
Hey Randi!!
So... Questionnaire time!!
1) How Many Comps? 1! Elder O'Toole!
2) How Many Baptisms? 3 (with a 4th on the 24th. Dont know if you wanna count that one yet.)
~ Jeremy T. - June 22nd
~ Eva D. - July 31st
~ Sydney S. - August 3rd
~ Kelsey K. - August 24th (Planning on it!!)
3) Favorite People? Sydney, Eva, Bro. Perez (Cooper 1st WML), Bro. Beckstrand (Cooper 2nd WML).
4) Food: Interesting - Foods were boring. Kalamari
Best - Either the $20 All-you-can-eat sushi buffet or Famous Daves Man-Handler Sandwich
Worst - Costco burger. It was massive, super salty and seasoning definitely wasn't the best. I need a good burger when I get home Mom!!
5) Favorite P-Day? Going golfing in shorts and a T-shirt when it was 104 and it felt like it was 85 cause we weren't in shirts and ties. Wonderful!!
6) Never Forget? We walked tons!! Our apartment was awesome, because of the people living with us, and I was with O'toole for 6 months!!
7) One Thing Learned? Sustain your leaders!! Priesthood Keys!! Everything we are taught must be understood before we take action. There is power with knowledge and as we sustain those that have given us rules or commandments, we will see power come into our lives. D&C 82:10
8) One Sentence Summary? We have all been given a "Talent". Go amongst the "exchangers" and use that talent to show The Lord we are not going to bury it until the day of judgement and expect a reward. (Matt. 25:14-29)
So... Questionnaire time!!
1) How Many Comps? 1! Elder O'Toole!
2) How Many Baptisms? 3 (with a 4th on the 24th. Dont know if you wanna count that one yet.)
~ Jeremy T. - June 22nd
~ Eva D. - July 31st
~ Sydney S. - August 3rd
~ Kelsey K. - August 24th (Planning on it!!)
3) Favorite People? Sydney, Eva, Bro. Perez (Cooper 1st WML), Bro. Beckstrand (Cooper 2nd WML).
4) Food: Interesting - Foods were boring. Kalamari
Best - Either the $20 All-you-can-eat sushi buffet or Famous Daves Man-Handler Sandwich
Worst - Costco burger. It was massive, super salty and seasoning definitely wasn't the best. I need a good burger when I get home Mom!!
5) Favorite P-Day? Going golfing in shorts and a T-shirt when it was 104 and it felt like it was 85 cause we weren't in shirts and ties. Wonderful!!
6) Never Forget? We walked tons!! Our apartment was awesome, because of the people living with us, and I was with O'toole for 6 months!!
7) One Thing Learned? Sustain your leaders!! Priesthood Keys!! Everything we are taught must be understood before we take action. There is power with knowledge and as we sustain those that have given us rules or commandments, we will see power come into our lives. D&C 82:10
8) One Sentence Summary? We have all been given a "Talent". Go amongst the "exchangers" and use that talent to show The Lord we are not going to bury it until the day of judgement and expect a reward. (Matt. 25:14-29)
Monday, August 5, 2013
Back to Tempe
Hello There!!
So, I got transferred back into Tempe!! WOOOTT!!! So Stoked!! You have no idea. And my companion is a boss!! His name is Elder Karl, he's from Canada, and he's hilarious. I love serving with him. But!! I need a letter from home verifying my address so I can get a library card!! So!! Mail Please!!
Love you!! Miss you!! Hope everything is going well!!
~Elder Daniel Peterson
3051 s. McClintock dr. #2044
3051 s. McClintock dr. #2044
Tempe AZ. 85282
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