New Year

How is everything going? Things here are going pretty good. Can't complain. With the new year, we officially started covering three wards instead of two. The Gila River Ward split and now it is in effect. That just means that we are going to have to work harder and smarter. Its kinda exciting but at the same time I can feel the responsibilities grow. What I'm learning is to be patient and that I can't do everything and that is okay. I just have to do my best.
For New Year's Eve we had to be in by 6 pm so it was a pretty boring night, I did set my New Year's resolutions though. I went into the Christlike Attributes section of Preach My Gospel and evaluated myself on each one and how I want to improve. I have already been putting it into effect and I have noticed a difference. i am slowing down, being more observant, but always doing something. It is helping me not get frustrated over little thing.
Also with the New Year, we began the challenge Pres Beck gave us to with the Book of Mormon. To read it in 60 days and find all of the references to Christ, His words and references to His life's mission. So far I have already seen myself grow in my testimony of the Savior. My love for Him has increased and I recognize more the reason that I am serving a mission.
Love
Elder Brady Blair Parkin

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