A New Companion, A New Title, A New Apartment and Lots of Dirt

Well Hello everyone. I love you all so much. I am so short on time today. I am so sorry but I will try and get down what I wanted to talk about. Just know that I miss you all and am so ready for the next challenege that Ghana can bring.

This challenge will come in the form of being called as a Trainer to a new companion, moving to a new place in Dunkwa (the area is huge), and living with four missionaries instead of two.  We will be so busy.  Our new area is massive - dirt homes everywhere and store fronts alongside the homes - lots of walking and lots of getting used to being the trainer companion!  Elder Stephens will remain in my apartment but will be training another missionary while I train mine.  Crazy, huh?!

So I wanted to talk about something that I have begun to realize. I want to teach you all how to see the Finger of our Lord in your life!!!! I figured it out!!! So all you have to do is this: everyday sit down grab a pen and a book and write the small nice things that happened that day. Anything , from things like, you got to eat your favorite food, you got to see a friend, school didn't suck.... anything works. All you have to do is write. We know everything good comes from God, and in turn the Savior. So recognize those small blessing and the amazing moments that really change your day. What made you smile? I want to challenge you all to do this for a whole year! Yes a whole year, don't complain. I won't even be home yet when that year goes by. DO this for a year, everyday and you will be able to see our Lord's finger in your life. It may not be exactly like the Brother of Jared's experience but it will change your life. 

I have realized that there are small comforts given to us each day that we take for granted. We should never allow this to happen at any point in our life. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass. Thiose small things can change your lfe, if you understand where they are coming from. 

I Love you all, I know life can be hard but always remember that you are not, nor will you ever be alone. You have a Father in Heaven that has loved you since your first instant, and his mind does not change. Search for his love and you can find it, every moment, every instant, shows His love for you in some way or another. Just remember if you are not looking you can never find what you aren't looking for. Only when we search with all our effort can our search be successful 

Please know that I am here for all of you even though I am on the other side of the world.

I miss you and cannot wait to see how you have all grown when I finally get back home.

Love you - 

Elder Edison Butters