I
can't believe my time here is already half way over!! It seems like just
yesterday I was saying goodbye to my lovely family in the airport!! Mission
life is the best life. There is absolutely no doubt about it!! This week was
quite an eventful one. So here is a little of what happened.
- First off, on P day of
last week we got to go into downtown Guatemala City to go on a mini tour and
stuff! It was amazing! It felt so nice to just finally walk somewhere outside
the gates! Haha! We went to a relief map that is in the city that is a map of
the entire country made back in the early 1900's. It’s insane how accurate it is
considering they did it all riding a horse and using old surveying equipment. We
also visited this crazy market which was quite the experience. I obviously
bought something within five minutes. A Guatemalan National Soccer Team Jersey!
☺
- We had a talk about
asking questions in our life. Joseph Smith was the greatest example of this
because in everything he wasn’t sure of, he would ask God. This is what the
entire D&C pretty much is. Cool thing to think about.
- We have district and zones
here in the CCM and I am the District Leader. I don't really like being
responsible for other people’s difficulties at times, but hey, you do what you
have to!
- One of the Elders in our
district had a big kidney stone this week, which he’s never had before. He
reminds me a lot of my brother because he’s a strong, loving guy, who plays
football and such. It was so sad because he was bawling as he was being taking
to the hospital... they ended up having to do surgery to remove it. Cool part
of it all was the priesthood blessing he received from his companion. It was
such a powerful moment.
- I read about the sons of
Mosiah this week in my scripture study and it’s just so reassuring to know that
even though you have lived anything but a perfect life, you can still be an
awesome missionary. Just like Ammon, my favorite BofM hero. He led thousands
away from the church but brought many more back unto it throughout the rest of
his life.
- We were teaching an
"investigator" a few days ago and she was telling us she got revelation
to live with her boyfriend, didn't like going to church at all, couldn't get
answers to her prayers, all while chugging coffee. Good practice I suppose!
- We had the privilege of
watching the most amazing devotional by Elder Bednar that he gave to the MTC a
few Christmases ago. Never before have I had a talk hit me so hard, and answer
so many of my prayers at one time. It was literally the best talk I have ever
heard. One of my favorite parts was him talking about gaining a testimony and
saying " The witness one can receive through the power of the Holy Ghost
far transcends that of the 5 senses". It’s just awesome knowing that we
have the gift to feel in our heart that Christ is our Savior. We have something
better than seeing or hearing him. Amazing stuff!!
That’s about it for the week, besides that I got the most
amazing scripture case ever down here. I can't stop thinking about how awesome
it is, haha! But I hope everyone has a
fabulous week! I love all you guys and am so grateful for all your prayers and
the love you show for me! I love being a missionary. It is the best gift God
has given me!
Love
Elder Crump
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| Sunset as Matthew was leaving Salt Lake. |
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| Looking towards the temple from the Guatemala CCM. |
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| Shopping in Guatemala City with his companion, Elder Craig. Matthew loves this guy!! |
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| Guatemala CCM District |
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