잘 지내셨나요?? Hope you all had a good week! I know it wasn't too long since I last emailed but... yeah...
So this week! We had a Zone Challenge this past week which inspired a lot of missionaries to work hard and have some fun in the meantime. Especially when the reward is our mission president allowing us to go see a show at the OPERA HOUSE!! We ended up working hard and were able to see Cirque Stratosphere at the OPERA HOUSE!! It was sooo cool to be able to go into the Opera House and the show was also really cool! It was like a circus type show, and it was really fun! It was kind of nice to take a little "break" or to just enjoy ourselves.
So in our area, we've got 1 KOREAN Lady (백정희, or Sharon) getting ready to get baptized!! While we've been reteaching her the lessons, I've had my first experiences with teaching in Korean!! It's all been very humbling... As I feel like a super green missionary... Algoods though, a little humbling is good every now and then... It's slowly coming though, understanding is a lot better and just gotta work on speaking. Been eating SOOOO much Korean food it's been great!! Plus Elder Son is teaching me how to cook! Cooking instructions are in Korean so wish me luck! Hahaha
The missionary work is picking up in our ward, just having to rebuild the trust in Elders and slowly get to family's homes after the holidays. Definitely different though from the Samoans and Tongans haha from getting fed everyday to... not so much haha algoods though because it's not about the food, it's nice, but we just wanna get in the home and share our message about the Book of Mormon, then invite to read or share it!! Missionary work is MOST successful with members. We need members to find those who are ready to listen and learn. Then the Book of Mormon is the way to do so, the tool to gather Israel.
Things are moving along now and we're starting to get busy. Trying to get our English class going. I've had a lot of mixed feelings as of lately... I'm within my last 6 months, I've been out here for a bit, excited to go home, but also know there's more I need to give and more to learn... Plus, don't think things will be the same back home, or at least I won't be the same... It'll work out, but yeah... Mission is great and I'm so grateful for it in my life. It'll be something that I'll look back upon for the rest of my life. As of recent, I guess the way I've seen the mission is a way to get you pointed in the right direction for the rest of your life. The testimony you develop, the studies you do, work ethic you have, relationships you try to develop, and so forth, are meant to set you up for the rest of your life. And depending on how you do or go about it, will determine whether your shooting for the stars or just in the dirt. So some big and heavy stuff. Maybe I think too much and just have a big head hahaha But regardless, I'm grateful for the knowledge I've gained about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, that as I've striven to follow His example I've seen the quality of life we can have. I'm glad I still have time and I'm excited for the rest of it. Love you all and have a great week!
Elder Brandon Escamilla
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Australia Sydney Mission
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