Hello everyone,
It wasn't too long ago that I walked into the Missionary
Training Center in Provo, Utah and sat down in a small classroom ready to
begin. The chair next to me was empty, as my companion hadn't shown up yet. The
sun was shining brightly through the window, illuminating the chair where he
would be sitting soon. I wasn't sure what to expect with a missionary companion
except that it is a pattern established by the Lord to preach His Gospel.
Elder Bradley walked in and sat down in that golden chair.
Within five minutes, I felt like I had known him very well from somewhere. He
himself was a convert to the Church of about a year and half, came from the
Midwest region (southern Missouri, so I guess more of the South), and had been
introduced to the Church by an awesome young woman (this fact elicits many
questions from a lot of people) Having those connections were very nice and
comforting, but the connection ran a lot deeper. I had reconnected with one of
my great friends.
We went into the mission field and got separated for 22
months. We never served around each other until we were in the same zone last
month, but even then we didn't get to be around each other very often. Transfer
calls came in this past Saturday and with it the news that we would be
missionary companions, destined to serve with each other until the end of both
of our missions. Joy filled my heart as well as a great feeling of gratitude to
my Heavenly Father.
So, for the next seven weeks, you'll be hearing about the
adventures of Elders Adamek and Bradley. :)
I was sad to see Elder Ainsworth go. I learned a lot from
this great missionary and am so grateful for his example of service. The Lord
has been opening up my understanding of what it means to serve others the way
Jesus Christ would serve. I want to do the best I can and be a good missionary.
I hope that each of you have a desire to be the best you can be and be good. I
know it is hard to recognize that desire at times and to severely doubt and
have challenged the feeling of being good in the sight of God and man. You are
where you are, but God will always and is always lifting you higher. I have
grown to know that is true.
God exists and not just to exist, but to bless and lift us.
He helps us move from just existing to living. He lives.
Love,
Elder Adamek
Elder Adamek and
Elder Bradley
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