Caleb:
Transfers are almost here. I'm sure you're thinking that a change would be nice. I remember hoping that I would either be able to stay with a companion or get rid of one. Most of my companions weren't perfect and by the time transfers happened I was ready.
Remember the members in your area. You've been entrusted to help them see missionary work through your eyes. Hopefully they love you for the efforts you've made and recognize the love you have for them.
One of the things I think about is how my communication to my clients is perceived by them. When I send a letter or talk on the phone I make sure I respond to them and their needs realizing that they are getting input from other professionals also. I want to make sure that the advice I give them is consistent with other professionals so they have confidence that the advice they are receiving is consistent and they con move forward.
Now think about your message. There is almost no way it can be consistent with some of the tenants they have been taught and come to believe. In this case, all you can do it rely on the spirit so they have the strength to carry the burden of the decisions they will make as a result of your message. We all have our quiet moments when we take inventory of our lives and of the decisions we've made. At some point in the future, your investigators will have that opportunity and will need to draw strength from the promptings of the spirit that they've felt.
I love you. Keep the faith,
Dad
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