Recently my friend baptized me into the church, and went with me to the temple and baptized me there as well. He brought a lot of spirit into my life, and for a couple years he has been my "go-to" if I had a question about...anything really. He always put me in my place when I was wrong and wasn't afraid to argue with me for about 9 hours until I made up with my best friend because it was a stupid fight...and then continue to argue with me over WHY I decided to make up with her. In the long run I always felt like I left the conversation a better person than when it started.
BUT! now he is in Africa and the spirit in my life has plummeted. Now, I know there are tons of Mormons out there, and I know I can find the spirit elsewhere, it's simply that I am very comfortable asking him stupid, yet, important questions that I can't seem to bring myself to ask others. It is kind of frustrating.
HOWEVER! I have gotten two emails from him since he has left and each time I get one I can feel a little bit of his spirit from Thousands of miles away!! It is actually quite astonishing. These emails aren't long, and really don't have a lot of substance, but he answers my questions...and asks a ton. It is nice to know that even thousands of miles away he still supports me and my decision to be baptized. Here at home the spirit is waning because of the lack of support I feel from those around me, but so far every two weeks I get a new dose of spirit from Africa, and it lasts just about to the next one.
Now, I don't expect an email from him every two weeks for the next two years. That's not at all realistic. I am just one friend among many, many, many friends not to mention family. I simply know that when he does remember and get around to me he helps me here in tiny little Oroville...and he probably doesn't even realize it.
I am very proud of him for serving a mission; he is a great example of the type of missionary I wish to be. He is fully dedicated and loves every snail eating, humid, "bucket-shower" part of it.
"Choosing to serve a mission has been a great decision, the best! don't get me wrong, it's been really hard, but in the end it's all worth it. " -Great Scott!
For those who haven't figured it out "Great Scott!" is the nickname I have for this friend of mine. It is said with an exasperated obviously fake British accent for those who can't seem to pronounce it in their minds.
To Great Scott! (two-plus years from now...) : I want to thank you (again) for all the wondrous opportunities and truths that you have brought into my life...again.
Mentor-a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; a spiritual advisor.
Sincerely,
Samantha Marie
Great Scott! I miss him too:/
ReplyDeleteRead the blog posts his mom put up (the last one gave me my dose of his sarcasm) and wait for emails. It's all we can do! :(
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