Wow. How time flies. So lately I have been editing my old mission videos in my spare time (spare time= <1% of Andrew's time). But it's been great to relive all the old memories that these tapes evoke. My mission in central Ohio is now 4 years behind me, but the lessons I learned and so much of who I am is a result of that time in the Lord's service. I am deeply grateful for that experience, as I draw on many learning experiences from it constantly.
My patriarchal blessing promises me some cool things because of that service. I see so much knowledge and wisdom I gleaned from having missionary companions for 2 years of my life. There is so much one learns about communication, and how to work together on all levels. This is one of the many blessings I have received because of that service.
I am ever a changing person. I have left old habits in the dust and struggle with new ones; I have plucked some thorns from my flesh but still have some more to get rid of. Yeah, I am far from perfect.
Why the introspection? Oh, I don't think I could nail it down to one cause. Besides this new post is the effect of the cause! That's always a good thing.
I guess all the new surroundings and friends have caused this little examination, of the present and the past. Since the mission I served is a constant, maybe that's why my mind keeps bringing it up. Well...I might as well revel some more in the past!
SO! I want to share a part of these tapes with some former missionary friends of mine and with YOU. This video is from May of 2006. Elder Stephen Martin is the one with the guitar and also re-wrote most of the lyrics of this song. We were all saying goodbye to Elder Matt Dahlin, who was our zone leader at the time. Enjoy!
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