Tuesday was spent at zone conference which was a lot of fun and a
good chance to see some other Elders I haven't seen in a while. I
learned a lot about how my message begins even before I open my mouth. I
have to act, look, and talk like a missionary all the time because I am
always being watched. People know who I am even before I open my mouth
and if I don't act the part they will notice that. I also learned that
my progression in the gospel matters as well. I am just as important to
the Lord as my investigators are. I am here to help them but I must
progress as well. I hope I can use this time to improve myself.
The rest of the week was filled with a lot of service and teaching.
Our most progressing investigator Chelsea is now meeting with us twice a
week and is just loving everything we teach her. She can feel the
spirit in this work and knows what we tell her is true and powerful. She
is dedicated to coming closer to Christ and knows that He is the most
important part of our lives. I cannot wait to see her progress and come
even closer to our Savior. She even made it through two hours of church
which is impressive with all her health problems. After two hours she
really struggled to even make it to the car so we were just so happy she
could even make it at all. I know the Lord is blessing her for all the
changes she is making and Chelsea knows it too! I cannot wait to see how
this turns out.
The painful part of this week was an accident I had while giving
service. Just as a heads up I am fine and my companion is hovering to
constantly make sure I am alright. But to give you some background there
is a family in our ward that are selling their house but not the
property. So they have to move the house. This requires some rather
hefty and strong beams so they have large I beams that they have been
placing under the house. In the process of moving these I beams we had
to lift one off of a truck to slide it under the house. I was given the
job of handling the beam so it didn't go crazy when we lifted it off the
truck. I had originally grabbed it on both sides of the end so to keep
it from swinging too much. But at the last second I re positioned my
hand so I had my hand between the I beam and the front of the truck bed.
As the tractor lifted the beam it swung forward and slammed into the
front of the truck bed. Or rather into my hand which was slammed into
the truck of the bed. To give you an idea of what this means those I
beams weigh about 2,000 pounds. Give or take a little. Luckily I still
have all my fingers and they are not broken. My middle finger is a
little tender and swollen but already the swelling is going down. And I
can basically use it normally for little things. But lifting heavy
things is a little harder. But by next week I should be fine. As a bit
of advice, NEVER STICK YOUR HAND BETWEEN TWO HEAVY METAL OBJECTS!!!!! IT
DOESN'T FEEL GOOD!!!!!!!!! Just a piece of advice though.
Anyway that was the highlights of my week and I am doing fine. I am
so thankful for all of you and the amazing influence you all have been
in my Life. I love you!
Sincerely
Elder Lindh!
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