Well good afternoon to all. What a great week it has been. It
rained really hard here most of the week. We had a lesson under the freeway by
the skate park. Which was pretty legit. I got to play football on Autzen field.
Super hot day btw. But way fun. I have lost about ten pounds. I know y’all
probably can't tell but the members can haha :) I'm in alma 38. Trying to make
my goal to finish the BOM. I have 1 month from today. I ate Japanese food that
I loved and got a letter from home… btw Connor, that seasoned salt from Red
Robin dumped all over me J Awesome surprise!
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We had Japanese food again this night. Was actually so good. I love
the Howe family. Then on our walk home the sunset was
incredible.
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I had a PPI with president
yesterday – that is why Pday is today, and he basically told me I was staying
in Eugene for another transfer. Sad day I know I want to go to a small town or something
different than always busyness. Hoping to have 2 baptisms by next transfer. But
he said Mecham was definitely going. Sad day. I finally love the kid at the end
of the transfer. Been a roller coaster with him. And we're on a steady climb
towards Mount Everest. 
Speakin of him.. So I
have learned the most important and amazing thing on my mission and that is..
Stated in Mosiah 2:17... “And behold, I tell you these things that ye may learn
wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings
ye are only in the service of your God.” This is so true! So yesterday was Elder
Mecham birthday. I woke up like any normal day after I work out I jumped in the
shower. I got out and Mecham hopped in. Then a phone call came in from
President Young wanting to wish him a happy birthday. I had totally forgotten
it was his b day. So I hurried and grabbed his shoes and polished them. I
texted the zone leaders and told them to text everyone to call us and wish him
a happy day. I called bishop, for we were having dinner at his house last night
and told him that it was his b day. Then he asked me what his favorite cake
was. And I was like dang I dunno, but I guessed chocolate German cake. Bam I
was correct (as I would later find out.) Then I sent a text to many members,
including his favorite, the Winegars, and told them to call us and to many of
our investigators. I told everyone we came in contact with. Just to make his
day better. I made his bed. I bought his lunch. I wanted him to feel special.
So his day was awesome. A nonstop attack of happy birthdays and everyone was calling
and I was deleting all the sent mail so he wouldn't know. The day went great.
Dinner was amazing. The Bishop made us huge steaks and mashed potatoes. And we
had cake and ice cream that was lactose free just for him.
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This is where the tour got exciting! Football time. We played a
football game for about 15 minutes. So much fun, so hot tho.
This
filed was burning. During the tour the guy kept asking "any
questions?"
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We finally have an investigator on date. But it's going to be
tricky to get her baptized because we have to get her and her boyfriend, who is
a less active member, married and she needs to quit smoking. It's a long story.
So we are hoping all goes well. She is incredible and progressing.
Finally
at the end of the day, we went home and when we thought the day was over the Winegars
texted us and asked if they could come over to give Mecham his gift. We decided
to have a little fun. We wrote a note on the outside of the door explaining how
they needed to prepare themselves for war with the nerf guns (we had set the nerf
guns outside for them) and to come in if they dared. Btw Colette, thank you so
much for the nerf guns, and box of goodies definitely helped. And the Winegars
came barging in and it was all out war for 10 seconds. So fun! Mecham then
expressed how amazing the day was and how it was his best birthday. Made me
feel really good. So he didn't know about all the calls and text I sent out and
I was super happy to see him happy and appreciative. And could feel of my
Saviors love and I knew that I had done good. Sooooo the point of this long
story is to help you understand the importance of serving others. There are
many, many ways we can do this. Simple testimonies to those around are massive
impacts to the soul and well being of those recipients. Giving a helping hand
to someone in need. Goll the list goes on and on but I don't want to bore you
with a long list of service. Think of your own ways you can do service. I love
my family. I'm so thankful for the sacrifices they are making for me to be out
here. I love them dearly. Forever we will be.
Also all y'all reading this out there have an amazing week. And look for
opportunities to serve others. You'll feel great for doing it.
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| We had a lesson under the freeway by the skate park. Which was pretty legit. I got to play football on Autzen field. Super hot day btw. |
Eugene is freakin huge!! So many people are here. Most of the
members live in mansions in the hills. All their homes are way nice. Very well
taken care of. But we are in the city part of Eugene. It’s so crowded and loud.
The roads are way small so traffic is always really bad.
Mecham and I decided about a month ago, after I sent those photos, we made
a goal to clean our apt more frequently and to try to make it a place the
Savior would reside. So we deep clean it 2 times a week. Looks so much cleaner.
I’m constantly doing dishes so it doesn’t look messy. I’m finally seeing what
you mean mommy by dishes out make the house look messy. It’s sooooo true. Cleaning
out the shower drain was disgusting but, it was gross and needed to be done!
I’m super excited for General Conference this week. I can’t even
explain it. r u? I’ll look for questions to be answered in conference. I don’t
have one yet.. But, you’re right… We need to come to conference with a question
and the faith and knowledge that it will be answered! Here’s a question to
ponder over the next week; which Elder Holland answers perfectly.. But its why
did Jesus Christ pick his resurrected body to still show signs of his
crucifixion?
It’s weird because I do miss you guys, but I know I’m doing
what’s right so I don’t. Does that make sense? Like I would give anything to
come home and see y’all but I know that I’ll see you in a few short years so I
don’t worry about it! We’ll be together forever!
Mom btw you never put your testimony on fb. So
sad. I want you too. I beg you please. For me. This one thing. Please mom. Put
your testimony up. Its a great tribute to show HF and Jesus Christ your love for them this
Easter season:) It is so strong and will impact all of your
friends. Also, wow incredible analogy mommy about the bike and training us to
ride it… running by our side, letting go
and watching us balance and fall. (I do remember all of the armor you made us
wear hehe) I would have to totally agree with it. And judging by the tears
running down my cheeks my spirit does too. Such power in those words. Love how
you related it and related it to HF looking for us, but we have our agency. We
have to learn on our own and he is the helping hand always there if we accept
it. Your an inspiration to me mom. I
love you so much. I'm so sorry for the wall I put up when you were trying to
help me balance. I should've listened to your words. For I know I wouldn't have
felt the guilt I did for all the years I did. I love you. Have an amazing week
:) I’ll just close up here. I
love you mom! Thanks for being an example to me and to the family, I talked
about you to the bishop last night and how you anchor our family into the
gospel and have always held your anchor there. You strengthen all of us. Your
purpose has been and will be more than you will ever know. You have fulfilled
it and you will continue to fulfill it. We aren’t a perfect family but, we’re improving
in the gospel and what we believe. Everything we go through gives us strength.
And our Lord and Savior went through everything. Here’s a little insight for y’all..
Whenever you feel alone our Savior is always there helping us. Now put in
perspective when he was alone. Who was there for him? No one. He has ultimately
suffered more than we have. He had no one. Darkness was all around him and all
he could do was suffer so that he could take care of us in our times of needs.
This is why I’m thankful for my Savoir and redeemer. I know that he lives and
loves each of us personally. He is always giving us strength to make it through
trials. We MUST always turn to him. I wish Ry and Con would feel now the way I
do now. I wish they could feel the change that I have had. I wish I could go
back with the knowledge I know now and do it all over again. I would not make
the same mistakes. I want my brothers to learn from my example and the things I
have been through. So they can know that the scriptures give us strength in
everything. They need to pray at least twice a day, minimal. It’s so important
that they do. We have to turn to the Lord in everything. There’s my soapbox for
ya haha. I love you mommy! I
love you so so so much mommy :) my ear is amazing :) totally not hurting :)
I haven’t gotten any letters from
my cousins or grandparents?? What the duce? Not that I want letters (hehe) I
just want to see if my words are getting to them, I write them! Families are
forever.
I love you dad! Thanks for emailing me :) I love getting your
insights :) make sure you ask Ry and Con about the scriptures I gave them..
they are so legit and sick!! Love my bros!!
Grizz :)
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