Come what may, and love it!

As time has no ending, and as sometimes it goes by very quickly, I unfortunately have little time in the cyber today. I got to go to a little going away party in the forest for my companion that is now called Brother Randrianarison. We had a blast there, but I don't think my body was entirely happy with that decision; I got a headache and 2nd degree burns down my neck  But it was so amazing to see the love that the members in the Tanambao branch had for this home bound Elder. I know that he worked very very hard in this area and that he will be blessed in all things for his amazing work. I love him so much and I was more than sad to let my favorite companion in the mission go. I will for sure be visiting him when I return to Madagascar later in the future.

On Saturday, the Taolagnaro District had a get together, with the main aim to inform people about the truthfulness of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The front of the room was packed with little kids and before the Joseph Smith video (which we were planning to show), they were a little bit rowdy. But, as the music started and the video caught their attention, I could tell from the brightness in their eyes and in the way they were looking at the screen that their sweet, innocent little minds were really being instructed about this crucial truth. It brought an extraordinary emotion inside of me that day, and after the video was done, I could tell that spirit had spoken to them and they understood the video. 

Those little children helped to set a great example for me that day. I have noticed that sometimes when I am asked to do something out of my comfort zone, I sometimes let myself feel that I deserve better than that. However, as many times after that experience as I have felt that selfish emotion, I have always called myself to ponder the great example the little children set to me that day of sitting still and paying close attention. Joseph B Wirthlin gave a fantastic talk about enjoying life and enduring through trials. I strongly encourage all to listen to or read that talk.

Transfer news is I am staying for another Transfer in Taolagnaro and I will be getting an Elder Piutau from Hawaii! Very excited to meet him.

OK! Have a fantastic week everyone!

Elder Johnson

 Thumbs up!

 I love how David always has his thumbs up!  

 Yes, there are pine trees in Mada!

 I'm not quite sure how much David has grown on his mission, but he left at six foot and looks to completely tower over these people. Thumb ups!

 Life is good as a missionary when you are loved this much by the children!

David's favorite companion is going home, but they'll be brothers forever!