The Rolla Holla 2-2-09

The Rolla Holla

The news is in. I´m changing areas. Moving to Capiata Zone, an area called Aratidi with a new companion from Argentina! Exciting, but at the same time a little nerve wracking.

The tendancy to waste time in between the changes in life, caught hold of us this week. We slowed down a little, kept track less, and talked more and with increasing frequency about what would happen as the day of Transfers came upon us. Yet still we did a great deal of the work of our Lord. It is impossible not to grow when there are so many experiences, like refining fires or fertilizers of growth, that we come in contact with every day.

We did a division this week with some of the Priesthood from our ward. With me was a 17 year old young man named Jorge and he was a little timid so I did literally ALL the contacting, teaching, commitments, and every other phase of the missionary work. I was amazed at how much my Father in Heaven blessed me to do so, and to do it well, and effectively. He is always there for us if we are walking in His paths.

I´m feeling a little anxious to get out and DO more. To set and accomplish goals. To meet my new companion. To meet and get to know deeply another area full of this beautiful people. I feel like I´m closing Chapter One in the Epic that is my mission. I have the tools and the abilities, and the help of God that I need to start again, anew, and with strength and excitement. I love you all! Thank you for all you do.

Elder McCarty