Apostle Visit: Elder Bednar in Hawaii

Aloha everyone! I'm back. We spent the last couple days on Oahu actually for meetings. One of which was with Elder Bednar, one of the 12 Apostles! It was amazing. I was expecting a sermon but he actually made it more of an interactive discussion and I thought that was really interesting. He admonished us to stop taking notes on what's being said (which I've heard him say several other times in other talks of his) and so most of my notes are just my personal thoughts and feelings. The whole mission flew in for this meeting and so we filled an entire chapel and gym. And it's crazy because I didnt know or recognize more than half of them hahaha. The majority of missionaries serve on Oahu and so you get to know each other better, but I havent served on Oahu for almost a year soooo.

that's pretty much the highlight tho. Elder Bednar also said testimonies aren't 20 minute stories about your gall bladder surgery, they are brief powerful statements of things you absolutely know to be true. Following that counsel I would like to bear my testimony. I know Jesus Christ atoned for our sins. I know that His Church is back on the earth today and it's the only way to achieve exaltation in the kingdom of God. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Ahhh yes I remember on Friday we did car wash tracting. That's where you knock on doors with all the supplies to wash a car and ask people if you can wash their car right then and there. So as we're doing this, we have this one uncle call out to us a couple houses down and ask if we can wash his cars. Now I hope my aunt and uncle Tami and Chad see this because they will appreciate this, but my man opens up his garage and theres a 2003 Porsche and a Tesla. My companions and my jaws dropped. We were so scared. This guy, named Hedgie by the way (interesting name), was super particular and was watching us like a hawk. I mean rightfully so though, I'd prolly do the same. Both of those cars looked brand spanking new and this guy was just living the dream. Although we brought our own car wash soap he actually requested that we use his 50 dollar one instead. Later I joked that that was prolly the cheapest thing he owns haha. Sadly, I was too scared to ask for a picture with these beautiful vehicles. I apologize! Our breakfast when on Molokai

Everyone have a wonderful week this week. Always smile. Look for opportunities to serve others. Please go check out SimplySew808 if you looking for ties or masks. I will see y'all in 4 months. Also including pictures in this email as well! Aloha and Malama Pono