An Elder’s experience with returning home early from his mission.
Author: ninelines86
Ok kiddos, this is the part where I drop a big, fat, disclaimer on you guys.
I don't work for the church. I'm not a theologian. I've never been a Bishop or Elders Quorum President. Under NO circumstances should I EVER be referred to as a "scholar"... in fact, I'm not even all that very good in the writng slash speelling side of thethings.
"Yes, it's true... I may not have a lot of experience fighting or leading or coming up with plans. Or having ideas in general. In fact, I'm not all that smart. And I'm not what you'd call the creative type. Plus, generally unskilled... I know what you're thinking: He is the least qualified person in the world to lead us. And you are right!"
- Emmit (the Lego)
"But Adam! Why on earth would you contribute to a blog if you don't know anything?!... oh and I like your shoes."
Thanks, they're new! And the reason I decided to share my writing is because, well, I am... a sponge.
Note: I'm going to ride this sponge analogy until it dies an agonizing death so if you're pressed for time... well, what the heck are you doing here? Anyway, for this analogy, let Sponge = Adam and Liquid = Wisdom/Knowledge (ahhhh math humor, a time-honored method for never having another person read your articles ever again).
Throughout my life as a sponge, I have been blessed beyond measure to associate with people who leak like crazy! My dad leaks, my mom leaks, my brother leaks (figuratively and literally). My friends leak, my bosses leak, my church leaders and peers leak. Oh, and my Mission President leaked like a sieve!... like, everywhere. Fortunately, my pores and I were there to happily soak it all up.
What's really cool about sponges (said no one ever) is that since they're soaking up liquid from multiple sources they will, on occasion, inadvertently create a brand new liquid all on their own! And what a proud day it is for this little invertebrate.
Ok, I need to wrap this up.
So my articles will primarily consist of the liquidy goodness that I've picked up from others along the way. I'll give credit to "the one who first leaked it" as much as possible but unfortunately, I already know that that I've forgotten much of what I've soaked up from whom.
So 'Leak On!' friends. You never know who it might impact... no that doesn't sound like very good advice.
Umm... Keep on leaking.... your juices.... at... uh.......... people.
...dang it.
I should have just stopped after the Lego quote.
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