Man! It sure has been a crazy week here in Mexico and throughout the world. My companion Elder De la Rosa is from Chiapas which got pretty torn up from the earthquake this past week. His hometown got hit pretty hard leaving a lot dead and injured. However, everyone of his family members is okay. I also know 3 other Elders from Chiapas, and their families too are all okay. I have been thinking about how the Lord blesses the families of a missionary. It truly is miraculous how a family can be protected and blessed with just one family member out on a mission. However, we dont need to have a mission out on a mission to receive these types of blessing. We can all receive them with living a Christ centered life!
Now if anyone is wondering what happened here in Monterrey, everything is okay!
Thankfully,
we didn't get affected by the earthquake. There were only thunder and
lightening storms and a power outage. However inconvenient this power
outage was, I learned something essential. The power went out in
Monterrey and the surrounding cities for 9 hours. With this power outage
there wasn't any service for the telephones during this time. After all
of the devastating natural disasters, the people seemed to be more concerned and preoccupied about their cellphone than the people suffering
in their same country. I realized that the things of this world to the
people are more important the world itself. I hope that all of us can
live a more simple life. The simple things that bring the most
happiness. Ill be the first to say that the newest technology brings a
whole lot of worldly happiness but not eternal joy. Now what are these
simple things I speak of? Its visiting the people in need, its providing
for the poor and less fortunate, its building a strong relationship
with family and friends, its putting aside the things of the world for
the benefit of others. When we participate in this kind of service with
will experience eternal joy that will last us beyond this life. I can
promise a simple life is a happier life. Be humble and put others first
and watch the blessings that will come! I hope the best for you all.
Take care!
Love, Elder Gibson
P.S. The dog a always play fetch with when I pass by, my house, and me walking the streets of this crazy world!
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