This has been a great week! Probably one of the best parts of the this
week is that 이준영 (Jun-Young Lee) is progressing really well. He is
scheduled to be baptized this upcoming weekend and it looks like
everything will work out really well. He's really taken it seriously and
realizes that this decision will really affect the rest of his life as
he seeks to be a better person and follow Christ. Yesterday we had a
lesson with him and we've pretty much finished teaching all the lessons,
so we were just reviewing conference and the last preparations for his
baptism. Up until that point, he had always expressed a desire to be
baptized, but still didn't quite feel confident that he would be ready
by next weekend. But as we talked about what he's learned, how he's
felt, and his desires for the future, he began to gain a little more
confidence. Toward the end of the lesson, we reviewed that baptismal
interview questions one more time. He looked at the questions for a
little bit, was quiet for a few seconds, and then simply said, "I am a
prepared person." We all broke into smiles and assured him that he was
definitely right. We always ask to find those who are "prepared," but
this is the first time I've seen anyone give themselves that same label.
It was a great lesson and he is just a miracle. And to think that it
would have been soo easy not to stop and talk to him on the street! God
really is guiding our efforts and expects us to act. When we do so He
can bless us with far more than our personal efforts can ever afford.
I
also LOVED conference! I'm so grateful for living prophets on the earth
today! I confess that most of my life, although I have really enjoyed
conference, I've had a little bit of a hard time staying completely
alert and attentive the whole time for conference, but this time I
was surprised by the miracle that it was so easy to be completely awake
and attentive. It was almost as though there was a little extra sense
of urgency and hastening. We truly each have an essential role in the
work of salvation. One of my favorite talks was "Is it I?" from
President Uchtdorf in the Priesthood session. It's so easy to try to
shrug off responsibility onto other people or things when life gets
rough. But when we decided to look inward and always seek to improve
ourselves first before blaming others, we have can do so much more good
and so much more fully fulfill our divine potential! I love, respect,
and sustain those beloved men and women who give so much in the service
of us all!!
I
am also so grateful for all of you who also give so much to all those
around you! I always feel privileged to be one small part of each one of
your circles of loving influence. I love you all and hope you have a
splendid week!
-Love, Elder Tolman
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