February

It is still fairly cold here in NYC, though I hear that it's so warm back home that everyone is freaking out. I would agree that 95 in February is a bit ridiculous, but it's at least preparing you for the 120 summer ahead! It's 27 and sunny here, and I am feeling fine.

This past week has been emotionally and spiritually changing for me. I finally found the root of my sorrows and anger these past years and seven months of my mission, and addressed it head on. I had the help of my awesome companion and fellow ASL elders, and I have made some goals and resolves to change myself. Internally, I have felt the best that I have in years. The work is still a bit slow, but I feel a change within that will allow me to be a better missionary.

Our branch had their Valentine's Day party on Saturday. The good news was that there weren't any fights, as there is typically at least one at every good branch party. The bad news is that at the end of it, one of the members had two seizures! We helped the EMTs get her out of the building and onto the ambulance, and two of our sister missionaries went with her to interpret and help out. They got out at around midnight, and our member is doing fine.

I know that we can always turn into Christ at any time and in any situation. I now have hope that I can change, and I am doing just that. The Atonement of Christ is real, and though it, we can go from misery and sorrow to peace and light. If any of you have lost hope in whatever you are going through, I promise you that you can still change. I have seen many use the Atonement to do so, and I finally have. You can do it now!

Love you all,

Elder Ryan Turner
New York New York North Mission
American Sign Language