The joys of missionary service

Here is an excerpt from one of Richard's latest letters. I thought you might like to get a glimpse of what it means to serve and how much he is enjoying it.


I love being a missionary, it's so good all around. I love how everyone looks to us for help and guidance, I've had the opportunity to give dozens of blessings, teach hundreds of lessons (averaging about 23 weekly, good for the states!), I've been able to learn a new language and understand totally different cultures than my own. It always gets better, and a year is sneaking up fast!

He would be the first to tell you that he does not boast of himself, but that all things come from the Lord. He feels the Lord's hand in his life on a daily basis and attributes whatever success he may have to Him.