June 9th Letter with Photos!

this week my letter isn't going to be as long as usual, BUT it's because i'm working on adding some pictures for you all to have! so i hope that evens things out. 

i'm glad to know that everyone is doing well! and learning lessons (mom's doughnut story and ambers knitting). it sounds like everyone is staying super busy too! wow mom you're going to be doing youth conference and then girls camp the following week? pretty intense. and dad, starting up a new branch over in Laraedo? whew. stay strong everyone! haha don't be too busy to enjoy the blessings of life though :) there was a talk in this months Ensign about not always being in a hurry. it was a good one.

haha mom why do you think it's funny if i learn crochet?? never saw that one coming did you? well i haven't learned yet. but i know the basics of knitting. my district leader and i just went on exchanges yesterday and apparently he knits a lot in his little spare time. he's made several hats and scarfs and bags. so i'm looking forward to learning to be more skillful with my knitting like him. i also laughed when you told me about Aunt Pauline calling you to remind you about posting my emails. i love her. hi Aunt Pauline! i love and miss you! hope all is well :)

so this past week has been good. my companion and i have found some very potential people to investigate the church. and that's always exciting when you can find new people to share the gospel with. it's sometimes intimidating because i want to talk to EVERYONE and i want them all to enjoy the blessings of having the true gospel of Jesus Chirst in their lives. it seems to be an overwhelming task. but i know that if i do my best effort, that will be enough. and i know that although sometimes it makes me sad, the truth is that not everyone is going to except the gospel. the important thing is that i don't get discouraged, and i rely on the Spirit to lead me to those who will listen to the message that i have to share with them.

we are unable to make frequent visits with Rebecca because she is getting ready for cancer treatment, and then she'll be sick for several days afterward. but we did talk to her again and she shared a great experience she had with prayer, and her doubts of God have vanished! we were able to teach her about the Book of Mormon and she said that she will be reading it a lot during her recooperation process. she is going through a hard time in life, but i know that the BOM will help her in so many great ways. and i am excited to hear from her again when she is better.

you get to meet and talk to SO many different people on a mission. i'm so thankful for this opportunity to serve the Lord in this part of Chicago. it's incredible to serve people. as i come to realize more and more that we are all children of God, i understand better the meaning that we are all brothers and sisters. it's incredible to have a testimony of that. it makes things so much more personal and rewarding because you truly desire the welfare of all those around you. we need to be doing our part wherever we may be so that we can help our brothers and sisters in whatever we can. little acts of service can have SUCH a grand impact on someone. i'm trying to focus on building my capacity to love. something everyone can strive to improve is their charity towards others. it's extremly needed today in the society that we live. it's rare to see people who will give up a moment of "their" time to help another. so i hope you all look daily for opportunities that you can give a little bit of yourself to help another. whether it be your time, or a listening ear, or a helping hand.

i love you all! thanks for the love you send.

elder munoz