4/18/2011

Hey Everybody,

OK, yes I know, I am a bum and haven't written a bulk message in a while. You know sometimes it just feels like I am repeating myself so often. I don't know how those bloggers do things. I feel so ill equipped to be able to keep people updated on a regular basis on what's going on here. Maybe I just need to keep a better attitude and assume that my life is exciting contrary to what I often think. So here it goes...a more regular post of what's going on in the insane and exciting and sometimes extreme life of the one and only Elder Cabrera.

So I'll start by my nickname that I have somehow earned in my ward I am serving in....Elder Care-Bear? Really? I guess that whole idea about karma may have some pull because I am certain that watching those painful episodes of Carebears with Levi when I was little brought Taylor and Clayton and Jared (and anyone else in the blast radius) nightmares. And I thought I had escaped! Ha! I learned my lesson. Sorry older siblings. I wont do it again.

This past week was just downright superb. I was in a trio with another missionary named Elder Richardson (he's from Mesa...went to Mtn View) for just a few days. Missionaries and moved around and he came to Greeley and we thought we'd have him for at least a month but then more missionaries moved around and after an intense game of missionary musical chairs, he took of to Thornton. He was great. I really enjoyed being around him. He was quite the thinker...really thought outside of the box. That's something I am definitely weak at and so it was good to get another perspective on things.

Yesterday, the institute had a choir fireside that was amazing. I was amazed at the talent in the people here. One of our recent converts named David sang and there were cellos and oboes and acapella pieces and just a lot of beautiful music. It really touched my soul. It was all focused on Jesus Christ and it really put me in a peaceful place. Music has such a big impact on me and I have wondering how I could use that to help me to grow more in my relationship with God. I think it plays a big role.

Well, I will try to be more consistent and let everyone know about my experiences. In the meantime, God Bless everyone!

With Love,
Elder Cabrera