Poco y poco

Hello friends and family

I'm going to first start off with things I have come to learn about my mission.
1. Time doesn't work the same on a mission: I am amazed at how fast
time flies. Somethings feel so slow but mostly it goes very quickly.

2. You are always tired: I fell asleep saying an out loud prayer...
How?? Don't blink too long or you will fall asleep. I know I am being
blessed every day when I drive to not fall asleep. Missionaries that
have been out for about a year on have permanent bags under their
eyes.

3. Rejection (95% of the time in Spain): missionaries here have been
rejected 1000's of times.
But with that rejection you learn to really appreciate the very few who accept.

4.The light of Christ: It it a very surreal experience to not only
see, but feel the very small amount of Christ's light in the people
here. It truly testifies to me the change that the gospel has on
people that truly devote themselves to Christ.

5. Your companion: Oh how I truly love my companion... He is the only
reason I don't go insane here. Whenever he has a bad day, I have a bad
day. When I have a bad day, he does as well. But thankfully it works
the opposite as well. When we are focused, happy and work hard all is
well.

I am so thankful for my mission. I wouldn't trade it for anything in
this world. Thank you all for being my friends and family. I hope you
all strive to increase your testimony every day.

Love
Elder Owens