Today we taught discussions with the other class on splits. I thought it went really well. I'm very thankful for my teachers. Every day I'm impressed at how well they have taught us. Also I'm thankful for the gifts my Heavenly Father has given me. I actually can't memorize very well but I've noticed and it's been commented on that I have pretty good pronunciation. I hope that it doesn't sound boastful. But sometimes I look at the other missionaries and they are up there & it is hard not to compare - so I am thankful for that.
Time to go to bed. I can't wait for tomorrow because it is my turn to bear testimony on the way home from last class. I love the Lord with all my heart and I am so thankful that he is helping me with pride. I need the help big time. Please know that I love being here and I know I am suppose to be here. May the Lord bless everyone with love.
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10/23/10
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October 1, 1996 - Tuesday
I was opening my journal and read my name...Elder Walter Dale Herrick. I got this from Jerylynn Judkins [an old girlfriend]. And at the time it was still about 2 years until I would go on my mission. It was at the time where I should have been leaving, because I was 19. I never thought that I would be worthy enough. She had faith in me though and has always talked to me and encouraged me, along with her family. I'm very thankful that I am able to know her and many wonderful friends and girls like her.
It's now about 9:47 pm. We had a pretty chock full day. I made a goal to memorize a principle a day from the Russian discussion. Well I did the first paragraph. It was frustrating. It's really hard because I just have to go on sounds instead of words. Tomorrow I will work harder so I can accomplish more toward my goal.
I just read my patriarchal blessing. It has such a great power to uplift me and make me see the big picture. One verse that stuck our was talking about Satan - "tell Satan to leave you alone...His time is short and you have the eternities." the Spirit bears witness that, that is true every single time I think about that. Another verse that stands out is talking about missionary work. It says "love your companions and those who you serve." Boy do I need to work on that.
I'm starting to get along better with Elder Parks. I know that I still need to work but I don't feel negative of him anymore. I miss my life in the outside world. But I love being here. I'm a little scared that I won't be able to learn the language. Gilbert wrote me, through Nick, and said that if I memorized a principle a day - I would be able to have all the discussions memorized by the time I got out of here. So that is my new goal. 1 principle a day for a week. Then I'll reevaluate and see it need to improve myself. Set a higher or lower goal. At least this way I am trying really hard. Well goodnight. I'll be praying for you walt!
It's now about 9:47 pm. We had a pretty chock full day. I made a goal to memorize a principle a day from the Russian discussion. Well I did the first paragraph. It was frustrating. It's really hard because I just have to go on sounds instead of words. Tomorrow I will work harder so I can accomplish more toward my goal.
I just read my patriarchal blessing. It has such a great power to uplift me and make me see the big picture. One verse that stuck our was talking about Satan - "tell Satan to leave you alone...His time is short and you have the eternities." the Spirit bears witness that, that is true every single time I think about that. Another verse that stands out is talking about missionary work. It says "love your companions and those who you serve." Boy do I need to work on that.
I'm starting to get along better with Elder Parks. I know that I still need to work but I don't feel negative of him anymore. I miss my life in the outside world. But I love being here. I'm a little scared that I won't be able to learn the language. Gilbert wrote me, through Nick, and said that if I memorized a principle a day - I would be able to have all the discussions memorized by the time I got out of here. So that is my new goal. 1 principle a day for a week. Then I'll reevaluate and see it need to improve myself. Set a higher or lower goal. At least this way I am trying really hard. Well goodnight. I'll be praying for you walt!
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