Hola! Como
estan? 14 May
2012
Well this week was a little bit
different, and quite long. It was long because of all the transfers and the
traveling and what not. I guess I didn't travel as for as Elder Lott, but still
the traveling down to St. George and back in two days is quite long for me.
I went down
to St. George on Tuesday, and got there around 5ish. I then
stayed the night with Elder Chidester in St. George Spanish (my old area). It
was pretty fun to be able to see some people that I knew from a year ago and to
people that I taught before. I was able to see President Wilson, the Branch
President there, for a little while. We visited a less active lady and gave her
a blessing, so President Wilson came with us to visit her. It was quite a
neat experience to see him again and to be able to talk about all the stuff
that has been going on in my mission. I really hope that I will be able to go
back down there to end my mission. It may not be possible, but I can always
hope, right? It was also pretty crazy, because a missionary that was
going home the next morning stayed the night with us as well. I knew him pretty
well and have known him for most of my mission, and it is weird to think that
he is done and went home already. I guess I am not the youngest person in the
mission anymore either, but I still don’t think I am getting ready to go home
soon.
On
Wednesday, I had the "Trainer's Meeting"
with the Assistants. It was pretty fun, because of some of the other
missionaries I was there with, but it was very long. Eventually I got my new "son" around 2ish.
His name is Elder Linville. He is from San Marcos, California.
It isn't too far from San Diego.
He says it is in between LA and San Diego.
He is a good kid and wants to do his best. He is very diligent. I really did
forget how difficult it was to train though, just because most of my time
lately has been spent with missionaries who have been out for quite a while and
know how missionary work goes. It has been a little bit of a struggle to
continually explain things that seem so simple for me, but for him he has
no idea of what is going on. Well our personalities are a little different, but
I seem to be able to get along with him. But I can get along with pretty much
anyone, the true test will to see how I view things at the end of my 3 months
with him. I feel like President Leonard may have told him to follow everything
I do, (kind of like in the movie "The Best Two Years"; "should I
write that down?") because he seems to follow my mannerisms, my accents,
the way I teach principles, etc. It just seems to be kind of different to have
a "mini-me", but I guess I
should take it as a compliment that he wants to follow what I am doing to
become a better missionary.
We finally
got back to Castle Dale around 8:15ish. We spent most of the day traveling
back up here. It has been quite a battle to try and make up for the two days
that were lost because of the trip to St. George. There wasn't too many crazy
things or crazy lessons to talk about. The work is still true and continues to
move forward. I did meet a tourist from McCall, Idaho.
I talked to him for a little bit about up there, and why he was here in Castle
Dale, but he wasn't too interested in hearing our message. He said he respected
it and loves the LDS people, but believes a little differently. At least, I can
say that I tried with him, right?
NEWS FROM HOME: Because of Mother’s Day, it is one of the two
times a year missionaries get to phone home.
We enjoyed talking with our son and look forward to his return in 4
short months!)
Well I didn't officially say it last week, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYSON! I
still can't believe that he is 5! I
still remember when that little Goober was born! I am pretty excited to see him
and Chay Chay now, after they have grown and are talking. I still couldn't
believe how much they could talk and say. I think they do speak better English
then me! Their little "I wuv you" still melts my heart. The phone
call was really good yesterday as well. It was a little more positive because
of the circumstances this time. Afterwards, I had trouble getting my head
wrapped around the fact that it was my last one of my mission. That is so crazy
to me. It was good to talk to all of you, and it was quite a surprise to talk
to Bethany
as well (adopted daughter No. 2). Well I forgot to say this yesterday as well, HAPPY MOTHER'S
DAY MOM!!!!! But I did say it in the card that I sent, so that
counts right? (Absolutely!!!!)
Well I will
fill out the travel papers to fly home, (September)
and then we can make a trip back down here to show you the sights and the
people. It will be easier for me to do it afterwards since I will be released
and not be watched over like a hawk since I would still have my nametag. But we
can work that all out with time. But thank you so much for the support and for
everything that you do for me! I love you so much! Have a great week!
Live it, Love it, Preach it!
de la viña del Señor! ELDER D
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