Hola! Bonjour! Buenos Dias!
Wow! Life IS changing around quite a bit! I'm going to have some new cousins when I get back! Yippie-kie-ehhh!! And it sounds like life is going to sure be an adventure, just as it always is!
haha I'm glad Kaytlin liked the ants!! They were pretty tasty (at one point, with the first one. After that, though, they kind of got less delicious...and less...and less.......As for why I ate them...bragging rights? haha no. I just knew if I didn't try them then, I might never try them again! At least I know what they're like now! I've had that experience!
Thanks for Mikey's address! With everything we're doing today (pictures, maybe some shopping, eating) I'm not sure who I'll be able to write. But hopefully - I'll get a letter or two off! So if I'm unable to get a family letter off this week...that's why. But you can be sure to expect a nice and good update in the coming week!
You said what Kaytlin does for this Science Ambassadors program is go and learn more in the world of science, and then teach it to elementary-grade kids. Does she have any desire to be a teacher when she's older? Has she taught any classes so far?
haha and as for Elder Neilson - That's just his personality. He usually does smile and joke around a lot, with missionaries, members and investigators alike. He's got a way with people that really sets them at ease, and leads to better conversations about gospel topics, where they're a little more receptive. That's something I want to emulate in my own life and teaching.
And Justin - Thanks for the letter!!!!! I know you don't like to write a lot, which makes it even more awesome to get in the mail! And how're you feeling? Pain from the wisdom teeth starting to ease up a bit? Hopefully, all is well in a little while! And back to school again!! (haha fun...) Best of luck with the driver's test this coming week!! Or the next week...monday, right? And before I forget - there's someone sitting at the computer next to me (not my companion) who's playing Runescape. I was like, "Runescape?! Justin!! I remember that!!"
Love you!
Love,
El Devinator
Good job with the test, mom! I know it wasn't the grade you were looking for, but do you find out the areas you need to study now? It's going to be a lot of work, but just take some of what the apostles said (I think it was President Uchtdorf):
"Slow down and simplify life."
Not that you need to study any less, or take any less classes. But maybe that you have some time set aside specifically for study, and focus on that then, not letting the worries of all your other classes or tasks that need to be done fill your mind. Just focus on what you're doing at the time, and pray for the guidance you need to prepare and achieve the results you want and need.
And speaking of conference: It was WAYYYY too fast! I was sitting there in the chapel afterwards, thinking, "What? It can't be over yet. We need another session. Maybe a week's worth of sessions." I felt incredibly spiritually uplifted. It's awesome to be able to simply focus on the work on the Lord, and that makes the words of His Prophet and Apostles have so much more value in my mind. I'm definitely looking forward to the next session of conference - coming to a chapel and TV near you, April 2011!
Recipes - Any recipes are ALWAYS welcome! And that book is a big help! I'll for sure be using the cookbook in days to come! And I think I've come up with a food schedule that works fairly well for the week. Breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas. I'm still looking for snack ideas, though. I'll be eating a lot of Jiffy Pancakes and Oatmeal, and a lot less of cereal. Which is good. I want to try to find some healthy things too, though. Things that are healthy but less-expensive. And I'm not in need of a journal. Actually, I think this one should last me almost to the end of my mission. It says that there's 400 pages in there, and the pages are pretty big. But I'll be sure to let you know if I'm in need of another one anytime soon!! And I'm looking forward to hearing your voices sometime in the near future, too, once you find the voice recorder! It'll be awesome!!
And...the moment of truth.......
drumroll, please.....
The transfer word is........
I'm getting transfered. And so is Garrett, ahem, Elder Black. It sure is going to be interesting.
I'll go where the Lord wants me to go. And where ever I'm going, that's where He needs me. But I've come to love this place soooo much. The people here are amazing! They're so humble and willing to learn, and willing to lend an ear, even if they don't want to change. The branch, though small, is really more of a family. You've got the older, more vetran-like members/converts to the Church, who are kind of like the loving parents to...well, to everyone. It's been great.
We haven't had a baptism here yet, which has been kind of disappointing. But we do have a few dates set up for this coming month and the beginning of the next, dates which should turn out great if they are able to get work off and begin attending Church. Luis is still pretty solid, but he hasn't come over to church in quite some time. Enrique, though his mother said he can't be baptized, is still coming out to church functions and on Sundays. Carlos is still reading and looking for his answer. And Juan...we'll see what happens with Juan. He's a great guy, and I love him to death. Satan's been working on him pretty good, and he won't pick up the Book of Mormon "because of the easiness of the way." Hopefully, sooner rather than later, he'll pick it up, read, and realize the feelings and blessings he had when he began reading and praying the first times.
To tell you the truth, I'm really anxious about transfers. I've really been getting along with Elder Neilson, and that took a lot of work to do, on my part. Just the general connecting with anyone. Though I may be incredibly talkative and outgoing at home, it's been tough to connect with anyone to the point where I can really consider us good friends. I've been able to do that with Elder Neilson, and just when we hit that point, the transfer calls come. Elder Neilson is a great missionary, and I know he's going to go on and do great things, both here in the feild, and whatever he does later on in life. He's got the drive, the work ethic, and the friendliness to make good any situation.
Well, I've got to get going. I still have to send my weekly report in to President Saylin. But I just wanted to let you know that I love you SOOOOO much! I keep you in my prayers every night and every morning, and thank you so much for keeping me in yours!!! I can feel the strength I gain from your prayers each and every day!! Please keep me especially in your prayers this week, that we can start the new transfer off great!!
I love you all!!! Thank you for everything!! Keep up the good work!!!
Con todo de mi amor,
El Devinator
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