So yesterday were transfer calls and this time they did transfers a little bit differently than they usually do.
They called us and told us whether we are going to change places and needed to pack our bags or we were
going to stay were we are at. So this Friday, I will be going to Yerevan and at that time I will find out where
I am going. In other words my area is changing, but I do not know where to yet.
This week, we had this meeting with the area doctor from Russia! The meeting was super cool because the
sister that came was psychologist. She told us about one thing that I am actually going to implement when
I become a parent and on my mission. She told us that one thing that parents do a lot is they say you are
the best and there is no one better than you or something a long those lines. I know I remember hearing
that a time or two growing up, whether playing sports or school or whatever the whatever is. I have heard
that before. She said that instead of saying that, we should praise their efforts. If we praise their efforts
then they will realize that it was their efforts that brought them there and got them to be that good. At
that time they will want to work harder and do more work because they have seen the results of their
efforts. I want to apply this in my missionary work and when I become a parent and I invite all of you to
do this. Praise peoples' efforts not their ability. I promise that if you do that you will see them getting
better and doing more work to get better.
Then this week I want to invite you all to listen to a talk by Brad Wilcox. This is probably my favorite talk
and it really helps me understand why we are on this earth and what we have to do on this earth. I do not
want to spoil it for you, but just listen to the talk and I promise you will love it.
I love you guys so much and I know that with out a doubt this gospel is true! Always remember and I know
I say this a lot, but read your scriptures everyday. Even if it is one verse. From the words of Elder Holland,
"that is the good thing about this gospel we get credit for trying." I know that we are not perfect and we
will not be on this earth, but we have to try. When we try the Lord will bless us and do wonders in our life.
You can listen to that talk too. It is amazing. it is called " Tomorrow the lord will do wonders among you."
These are two of my favorite talks. Let me know what you think and write your thoughts down as you
listen to these two talks. I love you so much and have an amazing week!
Elder Sproul
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