I've been trying to apply the "look for the good" principle in my companionship as well. I feel the same, that I usually am kind and patient but with those I'm around the most it is the hardest. I would really like to understand how God sees all of us. It is incredible that He is perfect and that despite all of our faults, He loves us.
Teaching Sebastian and Carolina has been great! They have thrived having the Spirit more frequently in their home. Their daughter, Jade, said that it is so obvious that what we're teaching comes from God because of the change of feeling that has happened in their house. From what we've heard, there used to be a lot more tension and anger at home. I'm glad that Jade recognized that the changes are coming from God. She has been participating in the lessons but hasn't decided yet if she will get baptized with her parents. I think it has to do with her friend group and a couple of little things.
In the next 7 months of my mission, I want to do lots of things. We're still working on baptizing weekly. I want to understand Christ's atonement more fully. I feel a desire to have more compassion and love for other people, something that doesn't come naturally for me.
I'm going to think about your question of what is the biggest change I've seen in myself so far.
Teeth are going well. I regularly use my retainer and haven't had any problems with my fillings.
Have a great week! I love you!
Elder Smith
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