! I hope you all have been great this last week. Here in Virginia we have been doing good even though the progress of this area is very slow. I was left disappointed again on Sunday, however I wasn't sad because I knew we did our best and only our best is sufficient. Elder Montoya has been an amazing addition to this area, and I know that it was inspired revelation that sent him here. We work great together even though it's been only a week, and I've learned so many things from Elder Montoya, especially when I ask for advice. (If I don't ask for it, he preferrs to stay quiet, but that's ok. He is very honest and has great things to say). I also know that Elder Hart will learn many things from us as we all three work together in our companionship. We have made several companionship goals focusing on language and scripture mastery that will help us teach with unity. My family is doing good and this week it hit me pretty hard that my sister is going to her senior dance and now drives and has a job. My little sister! Time really is something precious and it goes fast. I remember reading a document that was posted on the wall in my last area (I think it was the "time creed") and that explained it so well. After having read that document, I left the experience today with my sister feeling more motivated to work even harder and use my time even better, instead of feeling like time was going on without me at home.
This week we had an Elders-Only devotional with Presidents Caplin, Barker and Bush and boy was it powerful. President Barker is a therapist by profession and he talked about uniting our body and spirit. He taught that Satan's strongest attacks are when he makes us put our bodies and spirits against each other. For example, many very important commandments are unfortunatley some of the most-broken in this world today like the Law of Chastity and the Word of Wisdom. Overall it was an amazing, inspiring devotional where we recieved so much great advice. Some of my favorite counsel that I heard was something that I know applies to all of us: When you feel tempted, think of the Savior. Think of your family. Think of NOW; what can you do now that will help your family. Remember that justification can be a temporary gain and an eternal loss, while obedience can be a temporary sacrifice and an eternal gain. If we live the commandments, we will have no fear.
Well, I'm out of time and ready to work again! I love you all and I'll talk to you next week!
Elder Hilton
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