Attributes of Christ

Dear family and friends,

I apologize for the late email, we were unable to write on Monday
because we were in Malaga again. I am happy to say that this was my
last trip to Malaga, my time as a driver has come to an end. Now that
my 6 months here in Spain has come my companion will do the driving.
It will be his first time driving in a year so your prayers will be
appreciated.

This last week we have done a lot of finding! We are teaching a lot of
people and helping  them in their process in learning of the
Savior.

We are having trouble with people coming to church so we are
definitely needing to focus on helping them with that.

This passed Sunday we ate with one of our members and his friends
Jesús. This man is one of the scariest sickly looking men I have ever
met. He walks slower than most dead animals, smokes about 3 packs a
day, it was hard for him to get passed dinner without smoking. He is
48 but looks 78 and has problems with finding a wife. During the
lesson it was hard to understand him because he was taking with food
in his mouth. Even my companion for Barcelona didn't understand him.
Basically I realized that my initial thoughts of him were not in line
of Christ's. So I just stopped my Judging and taught him the gospel.
He was having trouble sleeping so we told him that if he would read
the Book of Mormon before he went to bed he would sleep...

Oh he slept! He told us it was the first time in a year he had a good
nights rest! Also that he wants to meet with us again.

I know that our Savior watches and loves every single one of us. I
know that charity is the pure love of Christ and that we should try to
emulate this love to all. I am thankful for the example of our Savior
and His love for everyone. I hope to come closer to Him through study,
prayer and acting.

I love you all and am thankful to all

Love,
Elder Owens