The Turn-Around

This week was incredible! This was probably one the the best weeks on my mission and I see it as a turning point again for me. We had a General Authority Elder Nash visit our mission this week and it really helped me a lot.

So previously, I had kind of been feeling down about my mission and the mission in general. I felt like the work was almost coming to a standstill and it just wasn't very nice. So going into zone conference on Thursday that's how I felt. After zone conference, a meeting afterwards with Elder Nash and a special MLC meeting with him the following day... I feel spiritually uplifted. It's ironic because in the meeting we were talking about lifting others but I really felt like he lifted me. He is really an amazing teacher and I learned so much from him.

In our meetings we talked about the plan of salvation a lot and how we fit into that plan. We often think about that plan, but sometimes I think we neglect to see ourselves in it. Our purpose here is so much more than what we may think it is. I really got to understand how important it is that I am here and what I will do with my time. It is the only purpose of God to grant unto every child he has the glory and happiness that he has in the heavens. So I'm just trying to help some few people to have that happiness. The work will continue!

Our MLC meeting was really great as well. We talked about our plan for the mission and what we can do to improve. I feel that if we do the things that we talked about there we can really change. One of my favorite scriptures now is 2 Nephi 2:8-10. Kind of an obscure scripture, but it contains so much power and meaning. I shared it with Sister Nash and she really liked it. It's amazing how much we can learn while we are here. 

After Friday, the rest of the week went alright. I am now with my companion that should have been with me since last transfer, Elder Silvis. He is from Idaho and we're going to do really wekk together I already know it. Two white men walking the streets of Liberia. What a sight. 

Several missionaries are going home tomorrow and several are coming as well. This is good news. That means I only have a few transfers left. But I'm ready to work throughout the rest of my time here. Hopefully the new missionaries will give us some energy and zeal for the work. My trainer is also going home tomorrow. This mission is going to change soon!

I love you all and I love my mission. I love being able to serve here. I'm so blessed for all I have been given. This mission has truly helped me appreciate all that I have and has given me a desire to give more. Thanks for all your support I love you all!

Elder Bush

1. Baptism for Ben! He was taught by missionaries before and then we took over their area for them in addition to our area. He's great.

2. Me and my father Elder Ojo, my peace I leave with you (They call their trainer "father" since they are such newbies when they first get there)

3. Elder Takouo and Elder Silvis had a baptism Saturday and there was no water so we had to draw water from a well and haul it into the font with buckets, many members also helped including this cute small girl :)

4. My drawing of me

5. Two children were in church on Sunday because of the rain, but I still tried to teach them how to sing I Am a Child of God... Someone needs to teach me!