Uno mes en el libros

 ¡Hola mi familia y mis amigos! ¿Como están? Aquí en el CCM vida es increíble, porque todo las personas aquí son muy feliz y quieren ayudar otros personas a venir a Cristo. Today another group of missionaries is leaving to head into the mission field. It´s incredilble how fast the time has flown by. Already I am one month into my mission and I will be leaving the CCM in only two weeks! Each day I realize truly how short of a time these two years are, and I need to focus all of my time and effort on improving my work and study habbits so that I can be more prepared to help all the people that I can once I leave the CCM. 

   My week has been a good one but not a lot of exciting things have happened. However on Sunday, (and some of you prolly won´t know whoo these people are but they´re a few of the leaders from our church), we had three surprise visitors that gave a devotional at the CCM while they were waiting for their flight back to the United States. They were Sister Marriott (of the General Young Women´s Presidency), Sister Burton (the General President of the Relif Society) and an Elder who´s name I cannot pronouce or spell, but he was the President of the Area Seventy in Chile. It so great to hear from each of these speakers and their spouses as well, and my sense of diligence was strengthened so much.

   Also, Sunday night got very interesting for me haha. Here at the CCM there is a ritual for the Elder who is in charge of carrying all the sports equipment every morning for the exercise. My district knew nothing about it since the last time it had happened was before we got here. But this Sunday I was chosen to be the new carrier of the sports equipment, and let´s just say that it was evident during this ritual that Missionaries definitely are for the most part still 18 and 19 year old guys that like to make things aa lot more intense than many people wwould think is necessary. However it was a fun time and it brought me closer to a lot of the missionaries that are here with me.

    My companion is begining to make some significant progress with the language and it is very good to see. A lot of times during our practice lessons he has to have me translate a lot for hime, but yesterday he only needed help a couple  of times. Neither of us can speak anywhere near perfect Spanish but I feel much more capable of my ability to communicate in Spanish than any time before.

    I would have to say that my favorite part of the day here has to be personal study. A lot of times I study the scriptures lokking for verses that will help me in my practice lessons. Usually I find that the scriptures i study will help me throughout life in general rather just during that day. It is amazing to me how much my desire to study and learn have increased and changed in only four weeks. I know that this work I am doing here in unlike any other, and that if anyone is seeking comfort or guidance in their life they can find answers through the scriptures and Jesus Christ. Although life is difficult at times, there is always a way for us to find peace and joy in what we´re doing. I love what I am learning and doing here in Chile with all my heart. I know that I am going to be ten times the man that I was because of how much I have already grown up. I knoww that God knows and loves each of us personally, I have felt his love in my life so strongly since ariiving here, and I know that he wants each of us to lead the happiest life that we possibly can. 

    I hope and pray you are all safe and well, and I´m sorry that my schedule here is very consisitent. Next week will be my last P-day in the CCM, and I´m going to miss this place very much. I love you all , and pray for blessings in your lives each day.

Elder Conger

First Missionary Selfie!  :)