Dear Mom, Dad, and Eric
Thank you so much for emailing me. I know Mom and Dad are busy
having fun in Europe, but any communication is welcome. It sounds like
Europe is everything that television makes it out to be. I would love to
see the art and things of that nature. I hope that someday I will have
the opportunity to go there. It sounds both intellectually as well as
emotionally stimulating. One thing that I've realized however is that
almost where ever you go, some people will speak at least a little
English. The Taiwanese are the same, but sometimes their English is nigh
impossible to understand. I've grown accustomed to hearing and
deciphering it so it doesn't bother me, but I imagine that when you all come
back you'll have trouble (the Taiwanese will muster all of their ability to
communicate with you in English).
This week wasn't the most exciting. Not a lot happened. This
week that begins today is the last week of the move call. Apparently a
lot of missionaries are coming on island so a lot of the missionaries here are
trying to predict what happens. This is known as "MOVECALL MADNESS
(I'm guessing you can guess where the name comes from)."
I was reflecting this last week upon what I've become and what I'm
striving to become. I received a wonderful letter from Elder Apsley that allowed me the opportunity to reflect on these
things. I realized not only that I haven't been working hard enough, but
that prior to my mission, I didn't seize the opportunities given to me as much
as I should and I acted in ways that are contrary to my current method of
thinking. This is mostly directed at Dad, but when I return I want to
learn a lot of things I took for granted and didn't care much about. I
need to be proficient at fixing the basic car maintenance malfunctions. I
also need to be more proficient in lawn care and meal preparation. I
would really like to have you teach me these things when I return so that when
I begin my family someday, I can be ready.
Apparently there's a great story about Mitt Romney while he was on his
mission. You should look it up for me.
I apologize for not having the most to say this week. I can't
think of anything that exciting to share. I miss and love you all.
- Elder Woolsey
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