Transferred... Already?

So Martinez was short lived. I wasn't ready to leave. I feel like I never quite had the momentum that I wanted in this area. I really wanted to find some solid investigators before I left but it looks like God has other things in store for me. I have learned a great deal about my self and my relationship with the Savior these last few months. At times I struggled pretty hard and I know that the challenges ahead of me are going to be even greater, but I feel like my attitude towards the work has really changed. I always felt frustrated with the responsibilities I have been given, not because I don't want to work but because I don't want to fail. I have the type of personality that if I do something I have to be good at it. And if i'm not good at it, I don't want to do it. So when I fall short of greatness I become pretty distraught... but that's the point. Of course we are inadequate; of course there is no way we can do all that we have been asked. We are in a fallen state, imperfect creatures full of mistakes. That's why we need the Savior so much. That's why we need to be obedient in keeping all the commandments so that we can have the cleansing power of the Holy Ghost in our lives and partake of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. I know that after all that I can do Christ will make up for the rest. He is my Redeemer. I have to look at every challenge with enthusiasm and look for ways to Improve. This has proven to be pretty difficult.

Anyways, so as of tomorrow I will be serving in the San Francisco West zone covering the Sunset Singles Ward and the San Francisco 1st Ward. It's going to be a lot different than any of my other areas. I have been praying a lot and I will need your prayers as I take on these new responsibilities in my new area.

Thanks for everything!!

I know this Work is the Lords work. This mission has been great to me. I think it's blessing me even more than I realize. I'm grateful for the lives I have been able to be a part of but most of all I'm grateful for our Father in Heaven and for the sacrifice of Christ that makes all things possible. I'm very grateful to you mom and the rest of the family for all your love and support. have a wonderful week! thanks!!

Love Elder Blandon