tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36622507799746138012024-03-12T21:48:56.439-07:00Another Servant of the LordServing the Saints in TaiwanElder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-11436314665199100832013-12-27T10:39:00.000-08:002013-12-27T10:39:12.805-08:00Elder Woolsey Is On His Way to Salt Lake City - 12:42pm Scheduled Landing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-83007976656704284232013-12-27T07:42:00.000-08:002013-12-27T07:43:23.429-08:00Back In The USA.....Salt Lake City Next<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-59843019805213670882013-12-26T23:35:00.001-08:002013-12-26T23:35:12.962-08:00Leg 2 Is Underway: Tokyo to Portland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-21672061193469372142013-12-26T18:20:00.003-08:002013-12-26T18:20:40.978-08:00Elder Woolsey Has Left Taiwan.....Tokyo-Portland-Salt Lake City<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-22047364401935181452013-12-26T18:15:00.000-08:002013-12-26T18:15:06.388-08:00"...as it were unto us a dream..."<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, and Eric,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The sun is setting on the sweetest and most lovely time of my entire
life. I've never been so happy. I'm never felt so accomplished.
I've put everything I have in me into my mission. I worked harder
than I ever thought imaginable. I love the Lord.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"><br />
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My mission blazed by on wings of lightening and I am so far from ready
to return home. I want to serve God forever. "O THAT I were an
angel, and could have the wish of mine heart, that I might go forth and speak
with the trump of God, with a voice to shake the earth, and cry repentance unto
every people! Yea, I would declare unto every soul, as with the
voice of thunder, repentance and the plan of redemption, that they should
repent and come unto our God, that there might not be more sorrow upon all the
face of the earth."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">If there's anything I've learned from my mission, it's that I am to
serve God with all of my heart, might, mind, and strength for the rest of
eternity. I love the gospel. I just want to declare repentance unto
all for all of eternity. I never want this desire to be taken from me for
I know for a fact, "...for I know that he </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">granteth</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> unto men
according to their desire..."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I know that this gospel is true and I can never deny it. I will
take home with me a love of the gospel, my family, I will know my purpose, I
will have correct habits and desire. I take home much more than trinkets
and toys (although I do have a couple of those as well).</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-73967373092582989722013-12-22T09:28:00.003-08:002013-12-22T09:28:58.990-08:00"Unwearyingness"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Thank you for handling all of the logistical aspects of the returning
process, I imagine those answers and information will be very beneficial come
next week. I essentially am going to dump almost everything. I may
take one white shirt for commemoration, but the others are going in the trash.
I'm leaving all garments and likely the pair of shoes destroyed in the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Taiphoon</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">, and things of that nature. I'll probably leave a lot of
my exercise apparel and other related things. If there are any
oppositions to these matters, please inform me immediately, I'll try to make
sure that I take them home. I will dump all that I feel are unessential
to ensure that I make the required weight requirements. I will be
bringing a few little doo-dads home with me, but don't get too excited, because
I have a lot of specific weight requirements and a lot of things here are very
fragile. If there are any requests, please bring them up soon and I will
see what I can do. I got my itinerary today actually. I know all of
those details:</span></div>
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11:56. We'll have the entire day ahead of us after that. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My companion just showed me an email that President sent to him and the
line said, "I hope you're grateful for the time you've had with your
companion. You've had an opportunity to serve with one of the
greats." I'm so grateful for my mission president. He is so
loving and kind to me. I want to do whatever it takes to be the righteous
person that I need to be for the rest of my life. I really worked hard on
my mission. I'm so grateful that I had righteous parents that sought to
raise Eric and I in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It has changed my life
and I will always know these things are true. I worked hard on my mission
because I have a testimony of the truthfulness of these things. I know
that this Gospel has changed me and will change many others. I just want to be
enveloped in this gospel for the rest of my life. It is the only true
route to lasting happiness.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Christmas sounds like a distant thing still. We have our
mission-wide Christmas activity this week. It should be a blast. We are
going to famous place called Sun-Moon Lake. It is breathtakingly
gorgeous. It was in one of my former Zones, but unfortunately while I was
there I didn't have time to go. I'm excited to go see the sights, but
also will have a chance to buy some last minute things before heading that way.
I hope that you all aren't expecting too much. I'm going to prepare
some small things, but don't get too excited. I wish I had more time to
give you all something really valuable for Christmas. You're going to
have to settle with a raggedy, stinky 21-year-old burden.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The house is a go. I imagine we'll move in that week following the
events. All of the people for it are also confirmed and such. Don't
fret about that part. The living conditions are prime. We have a
kitchen, living room, and three small bedrooms (two per room). It's going
to be pretty choice setting for our studying and such. All of the
missionaries living there were amazing, obedient missionaries while they were
here so I imagine that things will be smooth.</span></div>
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Taiwan, so the 22nd in America. I will call around 8-9 Taiwanese time,
and so 5-6p.m. in America if my calculations aren't incorrect. Please
plan accordingly, and if this will not work out, then please notify me
immediately.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I'm sprinting as fast as I can. My Mission President sent me a
hilarious email this week about fearing that I'm not working at top speed
because my numbers were slightly lower than the week before. He's a hoot.
You would ADORE him. I hope you all get to meet him someday.
He loves the Lord. I've learned so much from him. I have
every intention of working until I collapse on the 29th. I love you all
so much. Talk to you on Monday.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-24383051734495890152013-12-08T14:06:00.000-08:002013-12-08T14:07:08.626-08:00 Baptism is better than Thanksgiving<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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yet),</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My head is spinning a little bit from that email. At the same time, I
feel like it makes me happy. You all are night and day more </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">trunky</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> than I am. It's crazy. Some missionaries go home wanting to
go home. I am not one of those missionaries. Thanksgiving wasn't appealing
last year and it still isn't this year. Christmas gave me small pangs last
year, but hearing about trees and movies doesn't make me want to go home. I
would love to share these experiences with my beloved family of course, but an
actual desire to leave here is nonexistent. I just love being a missionary. I
could serve in the church for the rest of my life. I want to, but it's all up
to what the Lord wants, not what I want.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love that my parents and brother are active members in the gospel. This gospel means everything to me. I love it more than anything. I can't
even describe the gratitude and love for it that are in my heart. I knew
little to nothing about the gospel before my mission. My testimony was barely
existent. I now understand the basic principles of the gospel relatively
deeply. Enough so that I can't tear my testimony from my body if I tried. The
gospel is what I want and what I need which is the best combination ever. My
nature has changed. I wake up at 5:55a.m. every morning because I actually
want to. My nature has changed. I work hard and study hard to know the Gospel. My nature has changed. I ride my bike fast and can honestly say that I know
what I believe. I love being obedient. I love being well behaved. I don't
want to pretend to be edgy or cool or whatever I'm not. I want to be what the
Lord wants. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I can't even imagine coming back and being thrust into such a crazy
whirlwind though. A wedding reception, a football game, Disneyland, Christmas,
speaking in church, etc. It's going to be a rush, but I'm hoping it doesn't
rock me at all. It likely won't. I'm overly fretting I know, but I just don't
want to leave these people I love so very, very, much. The thought of leaving
kills me.</span></div>
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I'm happy that Thanksgiving went well. My companion and I ate Turkey Rice for
both lunch and dinner to commemorate Thanksgiving, but aside from that, this
holiday goes relatively uncelebrated in Taiwan. Sometimes the church will have
an activity, but there wasn't much of one here in this branch. I don't think
to highly of this holiday. I put all of my eggs into the Christmas basket. I
can't believe that you got an Albertson's Turkey though. Where did you find
Albertson's in Utah? I thought that they all pulled out. It sounds great
either way though. I'm sure it was delicious. Cut off tiny pieces of
tasteless turkey and put it on some white rice and that's what I ate for two
meals that day. Yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Keep me posted on all of the Christmas festivities. I love this blessed
time of year. I invite you all to read the story of Christ's birth and perhaps
parts of His ministry in the New Testament this year. I've been reading it
recently and it's ever so lovely. The Savior is so good. I can't wait to
celebrate these wonderful days with you. Are you going to have a
mini-Christmas on the 24th and 25th or are you literally moving the entire
ordeal to the 27th and 28th? Whatever you decide to do sounds great to me! You all are so great and wonderful for thinking of me. I love you all so very,
very, much. </span></div>
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left. I love you all so much. </span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-91276326515638059162013-12-01T08:10:00.001-08:002013-12-01T08:10:47.235-08:00Your Taiwan Taichung Missionary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Brother and Sister Woolsey:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">It has been my privilege to serve as Elder Bryant Woolsey’s Mission
President. Elder Woolsey will be released from the Taiwan Taichung
Mission on December 27, 2013. I am grateful for his service and the
contribution he has made to the people of Taiwan.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Elder Woolsey has made a significant contribution to this mission and
the work of the Lord. He has had the opportunity to work with a variety
of companions and assignments. He has also set an excellent example for
other missionaries in his service. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">We commend Elder Woolsey for his dedication, diligence, and humble
service to the Lord. Sister </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> and I
express our love, appreciation and well wishes as he makes the adjustment from
being a full-time missionary to being a member missionary. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Sincerely,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">President Kurt L </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
Enclosures: Flight Itinerary</span></div>
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Mission
Tuberculosis Skin Testing</span></div>
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CWT
DATE 21OCTOBER13</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">50 EAST NORTH TEMPLE
ST
AGENT VH/VE BOOKING REF 4EGSNG</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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240-5111
WOOLSEY/BRYANT JARE 268582-R</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> MISSIONARY TRAVEL</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> TAIWAN TAICHUNG MISSION</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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DATE FROM
TO
DEPART ARRIVE</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">_____________________ _____ ______________ ______________ _______ ______
</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">DELTA AIR LINES 27DEC
TAIPEI
TOKYO
940A 135P</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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276
FRIDAY TAIWAN TAOYUAN NARITA INTL</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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ECONOMY
TERMINAL 2 TERMINAL 1</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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BREAKFAST
NON STOP</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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RESERVATION
CONFIRMED 2:55 DURATION</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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AIRCRAFT: BOEING 747-400</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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SEAT 60C NO SMOKING CONFIRMED</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">DELTA AIR LINES 27DEC
TOKYO PORTLAND
OR 325P 735A</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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642
FRIDAY NARITA INTL PORTLAND
INTL </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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ECONOMY
TERMINAL 1</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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SMOKING
DINNER
NON STOP</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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RESERVATION CONFIRMED 9:10
DURATION</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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SEAT 36B NO SMOKING CONFIRMED</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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OR SALT LAKE C UT 1015A 1256P</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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RESERVATION CONFIRMED 1:41
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AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A319</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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SEAT 20D NO SMOKING CONFIRMED</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-60988236852729556362013-12-01T08:06:00.002-08:002013-12-01T08:06:27.866-08:00I Love the Lord<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love the Lord. I love that he gave me my mission in order to
come closer to Him. Everything He does is perfect and for our benefit (2
Nephi 26:24). I can't wait for the day that I may kneel before Him and
confess my devotions unto the most High. My mission has allowed me to be
converted more than every before. My mission has become so beautiful to
me. I was telling Eric in my email to him this week that it used to kind
of irritate me when he jumped on anything South African. It was as though
all he had to hear was the name of the country and he would pounce all over it.
I was naive in many ways. I hope it doesn't irritate you all, but
I've realize that in a very real sense I have a similar attachment. I
imagine that I will talk so much of Taiwan and my experiences, that you will be
happy to send me to BYU ten days later. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Hey Dad, you know where the song concept for the song "I Love the
Lord," is principally taken from right? It comes from a scripture
that gave me a lot of comfort in the MTC when I felt really inadequate: 2 Nephi
4:16-end. It's a beautiful set of scriptures that illustrates the
righteousness and earnest desire of Nephi to be a disciple of Christ. I
love reflecting on his desire to be free from the bonds of sin. He is
truly remarkable. It's this set of scriptures that has given me
motivation for a lot of my mission. Hearing it in song is gorgeous.
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Thank you so much for praying for me. I can feel your prayers.
I know that we'll see success in the form of baptism soon. </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> is such a prepared place where many are prepared to hear the
gospel. I imagine that we'll baptize several before the end comes, but
for the time being, they haven't come quite yet. I know that as you and I
pray for it, they will come. I'm so grateful to be here at this time.
I know that these challenges are from the Lord and are allowing me to
grow. The gospel is truly remarkable. The Lord knows everything you
do and cares about you every step of the way no matter where you are (Alma
26:36-37).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The world is full of false doctrine, and at times even the church has
areas of apostasy. Many materials,
talks, etc. must come out frequently in order to allow people to know exactly
our stance on everything. Leaders will visit missions, wards, stakes,
etc. in the attempt of ensuring that doctrine remains pure and refined. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The Rose Bowl sounds like an awesome family activity. One thing
I've noticed is that my personal attention span has increased dramatically.
Not to say that I ever found football uninteresting, but merely that I am
able to pay attention much longer than usual. I would love to attend such
activities with my favorite people in the whole world.</span></div>
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Don't get yourself hurt any more than you already have. I expect
you to be there in one piece when I return. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">It's strange to think that Mason is leaving on his mission soon.
Why did he wait so long to go out? Either way, I think it's
wonderful. He probably wanted to be there for his brother to return.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Thank you so much for your kind words of direction throughout the past
few weeks. As time closes in, I will need more and more of such
direction. I love you all so much and am constantly astounded by your
commitment to the Gospel. The gospel is true and will never change no
matter how many people don't believe it or how many people say it's not true.
Truth can't be changed and will not change ever.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-84503928893893416892013-11-24T09:52:00.002-08:002013-11-24T09:52:31.417-08:00Opposition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">It has been another amazing week in the land of miracles (Taiwan).
I've seen so many times in which the Lord has led us and guided us.
As this week commenced we had interviews with President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. He's an incredibly inspired man
and is always unbelievably kind to me. I discussed with him how I had a
little indecisive regret about going home when I'm going home and he told me
that he did the exact same thing on his mission. He was only home for ten
days just like I will be and got right back in the mix of things. He
hates the idea of any sort of alternative. Such definitive resolution was
inspiring and solidified my decision. It sounds to me like my current mission
president's mission was very similar to my own. It's amazing how the Lord
sets things up to be exactly what they need to be. If I could be
successful like our family or his family is, I would be a well pleased man.
I want to fill my life with the gospel and never turn from it. I
love it too much to do anything else.</span></div>
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MOM!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I wish I could be there with you at this
time to give you something, anything more substantial than a typed "HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!" but I suppose this is the best thing I have to offer at the
moment. I have a card in the works with some pictures, but it's not quite
ready for shipping yet. I'm so grateful for a mother that loves me and her
family so much. You honestly are, like you said, young for your age.
You and dad are far from aged. You two have always impressed me
with acquiring such a timeless, young feel. That aside, your adherence to
the principles of the gospel means more than anything. I recently read
(again) the words of the sons of </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Helaman</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> who spoke so
fondly of their mothers who they truly loved indeed. They taught them in
the gospel and when put to the test, they "did not doubt." I'm
grateful that I have been taught to do the right things by a righteous mother
who knows the gospel is true. I love your example, mom. Don't worry
about me, I'm safe from any sort of typhoons. The Philippines are rather
far from Taiwan so don't fret. Also, before you know it we'll be eating
pizza at Costco and going to movies like Ender's Game together. You're
"seemingly dead" son is about to be resurrected and when I return,
you won't know what to do with me. Don't get too excited for you're about
to have another great burden on your hands. Thank you so much for caring
for me. </span></div>
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This week has been filled with opposition. We have a Week A right now
(that means he will be baptized at the end of this week), but we just found out
last night that he has family opposition that is impeding him from being
baptized. We have essentially only a few days to sort this out or he will
not be baptized. His grades having been where they need to be and
therefore his parents won't allow him to attend church until this is attended
to. He's so prepared which is the hardest part. Also, my companion
(much like the first day of school), got some strange illness that quickly
infected the entire apartment of four. We all were sick this week.
Much to mom's dismay however, there wasn't a chance in the world that
this would affect my regular </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">proselyting</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> schedule, but
that doesn't mean it wasn't any less of a burden. We've been working
diligently despite the inhibition. </span></div>
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Jordan wrote me again this week which was nice. He seems to be doing
pretty well. How are Denise and Ray doing? How's Grandma Wilkes?
I worry about our extended family sometimes. I don't know why, but
I worry about them more recently than before. Is everyone doing alright?</span></div>
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That's strange about the flight schedule. I don't know what to say.
I guess he'll get in just before me then. Odd indeed. I'll
have to look into that at some point. My very favorite missionary Elder
Erickson got his "return itinerary" in the mail today. He only
has four weeks left and only three preparation days left. It hits me like
a sucker punch to know that he's about to return. He's such a great
missionary. Too weird.</span></div>
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Ender's Game sounds awesome. I loved the book after deliberating over for
a while. I love the part where he lies on a raft in a lake on earth (or
where ever he is) and says that his desire isn't to be better than Peter, but
to have Peter love him. </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">i</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> hope that this scene is depicted well
in the movie, because for me it is the absolute climax of the book. The
fact that he finds accomplishment in attaining love above all other success is
the best. After rereading this portion, I realized that I loved the book.
This sole part made the book genius to me. The rest is just good.
I'm excited to see it though. I've honestly contemplating
completely eliminating all PG-13 movies from my social media whatsoever.
Unfortunately I've made no conclusive decision and therefore likely will
watch them when I return. Making no stance is the same as submitting to
the original pattern of doing things.</span></div>
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I can't believe that Thanksgiving is once again on the horizon. In the
eyes of this missionary, every holiday except for Christmas is insignificant.
I'm excited because you all are excited, but Thanksgiving isn't a very
big deal to me. I'm an intense Christmas junky. I love it so very,
very much. I can't get enough of the music, the food, the spirit, the
charity, the love, the giving, the receiving, the movies, the festivities,
everything. I love everything about that holiday season. The next
one, I'll only be two days from home. "Where ever you find love, it
feels like Christmas." Last year, no words rang more clearly. </span></div>
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Keep working hard and don't get distracted by my homecoming. I'm not
getting distracted, that's for certain.</span></div>
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- Elder Woolsey</span></div>
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BYU men's choir. Please listen to it. It's gorgeous. It's to
the tune of Be Still My Soul, but the lyrics are what's incredible.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-74656780668739164532013-11-09T07:05:00.003-08:002013-11-09T07:05:48.255-08:00Time Constraints<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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and the closer it gets to the end the faster it accelerates. One lesson
I've learned in life however is that when you are focused, enjoying yourself,
and working hard, time speeds up and you wonder where time has gone. When
you dislike what you're doing, are being lazy, or unfocused, time seems to
crawl and slips through your fingers. I've come to realize this on my
mission. The first time I trained I experienced the turning point in my
maturity and mission. At this time, I felt for a couple of weeks that
time slowed down and looking back was in a slight state of depression. I
felt like I contributed to a problem and didn't remedy it. Now, looking
at the time since then, it has raced by in a flash and each week I type these
emails I'm shocked it's Monday again. I have a great desire to call it
back, but like Elder Boyd K. Packer said two conferences ago in his very
eloquent and cute poem, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I would not barter age for youth,</span></div>
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can't recall it back for if I do, I would be making a great mistake. This
mission has changed me and I can't wait for you all to see that it's true.
It's what I've been working for my entire mission: to honestly change and
become more like Christ. I intend to make these changes permanent. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Jordan wrote me a long letter.
I'm really grateful that he remembered to write me. I have lost
communication with almost all of my former friends and family members except
you all. Any communication is a blessing indeed. I love hearing
from Jordan. It sounds like he's doing a lot of traveling and other
things of that nature. It sounds really exciting actually. I can't
wait to see him and the rest of the family again at some point. </span></div>
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they attending church meetings? Are they happy? How are things on
their end?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Mom, you look super pretty in those
pictures!</span></div>
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Snow. I fear snow. I can't imagine what it feels like anymore.
I worry I'm going to dry out like a prune. </span></div>
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There is so much going on at home, I hope that I don't provide too big of a
distraction. I just want to help in any way possible. I don't know how,
but I can help. I pray for this situation every night. I hope that
it works out for the better of the family. </span></div>
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I love you all so much. I'm doing great, and I keep getting distracted by
class selection. Thank you so much for loving me so much. I love
you all.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-16127009004192876252013-11-02T07:48:00.002-07:002013-11-02T07:48:58.761-07:002 Samuel 14:14<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">2 </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Samuel 14:14, “For we must needs [go home], and are as water spilt on
the ground, which cannot be gathered up again.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My mission is passing on "wings of lightning" and seems as
though water spilt that cannot again be gathered. I can stare at it, I
can think about its patterns, reflections, and other characteristics, but no
matter how hard I try, I can't get that water back in my cup. I think of
how much I've changed and how much I haven't. When I think of those
moments I have changed, I get excited and reminiscent, and when I think of
those problems and struggles I still have, I feel inadequate and unworthy to
represent the Lord. Preparation days often make me feel this way.
They are times of reflection and I don't wish want to return anything
less than a fully converted disciple of Jesus Christ. </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">
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</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">It's a new move call. I have
already been in </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> for six weeks. That seems crazy
to me. Something exciting happened though. My apartment just became
a four-man which means that we have two new missionaries. One of which is
my last companion Elder Chan from England. How crazy is that? We
are living together again and it's a lot of fun. Four-mans are
distracting though. I want to be more focused, and I feel like adding
another companionship is going to be a trial, especially considering that Elder
Chan came on with me and is essentially going home at the same time. I
want to avoid all talk of anything related to us going home, but somehow
it weasels itself into conversations and I have to force it down and
out. It will be a lot of fun though.</span></div>
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Declare me as an English major and pick my classes immediately please. I
worry that I won't be able to go to school properly in the Winter before too
much longer, and it's too late to extend. Don't feel bad about being
distracted though. Naturally that's going to happen when something so
intense happens. If you're OK though, please fill out those things for
me. The time is drawing nigh and I need those things taken care of as
soon as possible. I can get permission to do them myself if needs be.</span></div>
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I hope that Halloween goes well for you all. I love being with you all
during holidays, but Halloween is just a blip on the radar right now, barely
recognizable or noteworthy. </span></div>
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No matter what our trials, they are for our benefit. I love the gospel
because it is truth. The gospel is the only thing that will save us from
our own destruction and inevitable demise. The gospel will save us and
make us happy. I'm grateful that the Lord saw it fit to give us the
gospel. I want to apply it in my life forever, because it's increasingly
rewarding.</span></div>
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This week, we found out that some of our investigators are truly awesome and
will likely get baptized next month. It's really exciting.
We have this family who wants our help so desperately, but it is so
difficult to help them. They are very not intelligent and they struggle
to understand nearly anything, but they are so desperate. They plea with
us to help them practically and have seen tons of blessings come from just
meeting with us (like them mother's mental problem healing slightly and the
children being happier after our first meeting and prayer), but they can't wrap
their minds around much of anything. It's so hard to want to help someone
so bad, but not to have a clue how to do it properly. The Lord will
assist, I know it. </span></div>
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I love you all so much, please take care of yourselves. Inspire me to
work harder. Inspire me to sprint and push myself.</span></div>
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- Elder Woolsey</span></div>
Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-39663010875628954852013-11-02T07:45:00.000-07:002013-11-02T07:45:13.700-07:00The Father's Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I'm so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that loves my family more
than I can possibly imagine. He sends His heavenly angels to bear us up
on all sides. He loves us and guides us with His all-seeing eye. He
is mindful of you all and especially mindful of Dad right now. In these
challenges are when He carries us. I'm so grateful that He protects my
family. They mean everything to me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Oddly enough, my fellow missionary had a similar experience happen that
he just told me of this last week. His dad was mountain biking (instead
of street biking), and got in a serious accident (of which can't be clearly
remembered by him). He was found sprawled out on the mountain side by a
half-hysterical woman. Apparently his helmet was completely shattered,
his collar-bone broke in half, both arms are broken I believe, and he lost his
memory of the two weeks prior to the accident. He's alive, but in casts.
Strange that these two experiences happened so near to one another. His
dad is not a member, however. I'm so grateful that my family knows this
gospel clearly and not only knows it, but lives it. No matter what
happens to our family, it will be OK, because we have the Lord assisting us.
I will not fear, I will not doubt.</span></div>
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management and how leaders can help others who are having difficulties
adjusting to missionary life. It was really beneficial to hear
President's counsel and personal experiences in which he had become depressed
and needed to get his life in balance. He's a really humble man who says
his weaknesses, but not in a pitiful way. He's not afraid to admit he's
wrong, but he maintains his power. We also were introduced to our a new
uniforms. We, at night, are now to wear reflective gear similar to that
of a cross-guard. Not too many Elders were excited about it, but most
laughed it off and wear the uniform with pride. I like the idea of
knowing I'm safer that before, but it is pretty funny looking. Members
make fun of us, and non-members all think it's a smart idea. It was
strange though. At this meeting, the group of missionaries that came to
Taiwan a </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">movecall</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> before me gave their reflections (a time in which they have a
few moments to sum up what their mission has meant to them). I'm next.
I don't know how I feel about it. I was in tears as one of my
favorite Elders: Elder Erickson, gave the most sincere, heartfelt testimony, in
the form of a poem he wrote. I can't even imagine how badly I'm going to
cry when he actually leaves or worse...when it's my turn. </span></div>
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There was another exciting event this week that allows me to understand more
fully why President is focusing so much on </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. A member
of the First Quorum of the Seventy and President of the Asia Area came to our
District Conference on Sunday to declare tidings from the first presidency and
add his voice to the motivation being injected into </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> to become a stake. It's pretty exciting. Also,
Elder Holland and Elder Hales, along with the Primary Presidency First
Counselor spoke to us through video (translated into Chinese of course).
They are really focusing on establishing the church more fully in Taiwan
and throughout the Asia Area. Another interesting </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">tid</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">-bit is that they made a video about this family in Taiwan that spread
the gospel with their friends who got baptized as well. They are pushing
member-missionary work like crazy. It's thrilling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I suppose that because of the accident, Dad didn't have an opportunity
to see Nate's report to the High Council. If you did, I would love to
hear about it. If not, I would love to hear what other people said about
it. I imagine that he is more polished than ever before. He's a
wonderful individual. I bet he was a well-prepared and well-oiled tool in
the Lord's hand and will continue to be for the rest of his life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">With regards to getting a suit made, I'm working on it. The place
that most missionaries go to isn't in </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. I would
need special permission to go to </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">TaiNan</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> and do it.
Aside from that, I don't know where other places to buy suits would be.
I'll keep an eye out, but I don't know what the likelihood is right.
My suit pants have multiple holes in them (only one pair). I'll
keep working on it. Don't worry too much. My old suit isn't in
tatters or anything crazy like that.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">With regards to classes. I would say to register me as an English
Major and we'll go from there. I know I have interest in English. I've
actually been thinking more and more about a Chemistry major because I have
been thinking more and more about pursuing a medical career. I don't
know. I think for now, let's go with this option (my first mission
president graduated in English then went to medical school at DUKE). I
think that my options aren't too limited yet, so lets go with English major and
we'll see where that goes for now. I would just like to encourage you
again to enroll in classes ASAP or I won't be going next semester at all.
I know things are a little crazy around the house there right now, so
take your time, but I would just like this to be present in the front of your
mind because I do really worry about it. I want to make sure that not
extending was the right decision. I have living situation all worked out
and solidified (in that it is a done deal for that house with ex-missionaries
and an LDS family). Please set those things up as soon as possible (and
convenient of course).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I'm doing well. I'm safe and I don't have any major trials.
We have some golden investigators that appeared out of no where this
week. I imagine that baptisms are on the near horizon. Thank you all for
your support and consistent love for me. I love you all so much.
I'm working as hard as I can. I'm sprinting and have no intentions
of slowing down. You're the best family anyone can ask for. I know
the Lord is protecting us and showing his love for us. I often reflect on
that moment of Eric returning to us after his mission. He stood from the
pulpit at the Crescent View Stake Center and with two battered arms and the
tongue of angels declared with unwavering faith that the Lord protects His
missionaries. I know that that is true and extends out of the mission
field into the homes of those missionaries. He loves us so much and He
protects us from danger daily.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-53450441918178131192013-10-21T07:55:00.000-07:002013-10-21T07:55:07.710-07:00The Antithesis of Trunkiness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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meet),</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I can assure each of you that I am the furthest thing from </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">trunky</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> at this late stage of my missionary experience. The son
may be setting, but that (like Elder Ochoa stated), is merely a sign that I
must adjust my course, and ride faster to avoid the repercussions of not being
where I need to be when the sun sets (or the storm comes). My pace is
only quickening as time draws night to a close.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">It's honestly humbling to have this role in </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> at this time. This is the longest I've been without baptizing
since the very beginning of my mission. We're working hard to help out
this area which has only baptized one in the last year. It's been the
most challenging area of my mission, but that doesn't mean we are not going to
see success soon. We are working with two families that are lovely.
We met with one this morning. I wish you could meet them.
They are young and the father just wants the gospel to help his family,
but is apprehensive about reading and praying daily. I wish they could
see the blessings that the gospel has brought to our family and know how it can
change lives. We are close to baptizing in many ways, but our
investigators need to just make that commitment to really learn the gospel.
They need a greater desire. I'm grateful for the miracles that I've
seen here already. We will help this place be stake. And while
baptisms are low, we've already helped three men pass Melchizedek Priesthood
interviews and one more who is just waiting to actually meet with the Branch
President. We've seen a lot of success, but not a lot of baptism yet.
It will come soon.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">You all are so great and I love you all more than you can possibly know.
I'm grateful for your constant support and expressions of love to me
throughout my mission. I've never doubted that you have been taken care
of while I've been out. I know at this time Dad is facing many
difficulties with regards to occupational pursuits, but I KNOW without a shadow
of a doubt that the Lord will provide. The Lord gives us "mountains
to climb" that we may become better, stronger, and trust in him more (see
Elder </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Eyring's</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> April 2012 address). This, most certainly is a mountain
that the Lord has given to you to grow. As I have been more aware of
these "mountains," I have seen many of them throughout my life. I've
seen where I have grown and where I have stumbled in my hike to overcome them.
I've also seen where I have given up and turned back the other way when
the trail become too steep and my faith was not enough. I will never do
this again however. Whether on the brink of bankruptcy or at the depths
of despair, I will never forsake what I know. This church is true.
It will guide us through our stormy times. Do not fear, for the Lord is
with us, even to the end of the world.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I cannot believe my eyes. Nate has returned. I can't fully
wrap my mind around this foreign piece of information. To think that
Nate, one of my favorite people in the entire world is no longer in Russia, but
instead in the United States gave me a chill throughout my entire body.
Seeing his picture and hearing his story gives me the strangest of
feelings. I can't imagine the day that I return. Like I told Eric
this week, I'm attempting to build a 100 foot-thick cement barricade around my
testimony and my new-found/strengthened standards. I pray that I don't
come off has holier-than-thou or self-righteous or any of those unfortunate
things. I want to be pure and stand steadfast in what I know is right no
matter what, but I don't want to be rude or condescending. I'm just
grateful that I have a family who shares these standards already and is already
on a much higher plane of spiritual sensitivity than I. I'm just trying
to catch up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Thank you for your prayers on my behalf and on behalf of </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. I'm so grateful for them and I feel them every day.
I know that we will baptize because it is the Lord's desire. I also
know that this place will become a stake before the end of next year and the
blessings will be large and magnificent to these people. I want nothing
more than to be a tool in the hands of the Lord for the rest of my life, and I
know that </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> is the place to be right now for just that. I will
dedicate all of my time and attention on the task at hand. I want to do
the Lord's will and be on His errand. I don't know if I've fully squared
away my career pursuits and desires on that front, but I know that I want to
serve the Lord in any way shape and form that the Lord asks for the rest of
eternity. I just want to do what I'm doing now, (but with my family
beside me), forever more. I wish missionary was a profession.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">SELECT CLASSES NOW! I fear that it has already opened and many
classes are already gone. Please pick as soon as humanly possible.
I know you're busy and just got back. Don't feel rushed, but please
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The idea of spending the holidays with you upon return sounds lovely.
I can't wait to share the true meaning of Christmas with each of you at
that time. For now, I am focused and razor sharp. I assure you that
I am far from slowing down and my mind is as crisp and focus as the day I
arrived in Taiwan (if not much more so). We will baptize and we will
establish the church here. I love you and can't wait to see you when that
time comes. I imagine it's much like our family on the other side of the
veil waiting for us. They're excited, but can wait. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love this gospel. The talks of conference have inspired me to be
a better person. I feel as though that I need to repent and come closer
to Jesus Christ. I have felt that I must improve and prepare for a
family. I don't know how quickly I will pursue the course of marriage
post-mission, but it is clear that I want a family of my own very badly, but I
understand that much preparation is required. I must establish myself
(education, occupation, etc.) in order to have a truly happy family. The
Lord has His hand in this and like my patriarchal blessing states (don't post
this online), "...and by the spirit you shall know her
immediately..." I was particularly impressed by several talks,
specifically Elder </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Uchtdorf's</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> about imperfect members, Elder </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dube's</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> about never looking back, but always pressing forward, and
Elder </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Eyring's</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> tender testimony. I love General Conference.</span></div>
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love a written letter from each of you BEFORE I return home (hand written is
the best of the best). You have much time, but it would really mean a lot
to receive this from you all. I would also love it if it included your
testimony again. I would love to have your testimonies written on paper
by your own hand that I may keep forever and know that my family gave me these
on my mission. I would love this.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-85047319335716666742013-10-14T11:59:00.002-07:002013-10-14T11:59:23.101-07:00Time Flies on Wings of Lightening<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">To be honest, I occasionally have pangs of desire to extend my mission
out to the other date. I decided that this is likely not what should be
done though. My mission president, parents, and my understanding of the
education process post-mission all led me to believe that returning home at
that time was what needed to be done. I want to serve forever, but my
Mission President said that in the grand scheme of things the difference won't
be much, but my not going home in time for school could make a large
difference. I also read a quote by President Boyd K. Packer where he had a
concern and didn't feel like the revelation he received through prayer directed
him enough. He sought out his priesthood leader (which was the President
of the church at the time who told him to talk to a later would become
President of the Church. He said that he "tried to be obedient to
the counsel given" which made me realize the importance of inspired
counsel. We should obey the counsel given by our leaders as long as it
directs us to choose the right.</span></div>
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there is still about three months left. Don't let it get to you.
Please choose classes immediately. Mitt Romney was actually and
English Major by the way. I figure that if I need to, I can switch my
major. For the time being I will pursue this course. My mission
president said that he did something similar. He took many different
things and while sitting in a Chemistry class, the teacher reminded him of his
father and therefore he pursued that course. I hope that as I search that
I will find the course to take quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Speaking of the suit, I'm working on it. I knew where to get one
before, but no one seems to know where to find it in this area. I'll have
to do a little hunting and asking of members. They will surely know or at
any rate they can look it up online. I'll try to get that found out and
go seek it out hopefully next week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Your trip sounds breathtaking to say the least. I hope that I get
to accompany you all on your next trip to such a culturally diverse place. I
naturally have a great desire to travel after having come on my mission.
The desire to see different cultures and peoples sounds thrilling.
I love learning about history and how people have evolved (or lack
thereof) over time. I'm excited for such prospects. I don't know
what all to say with regards to your trip except that it sounds wonderful.
I'm glad you loved it so much. Keep sending pictures!
Catacombs, pizza, Venice, I would love to see it all!</span></div>
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area on its feet. We have a lot of baptismal goals, but none are having
that "A-HA!" moment we're all looking for. It's not quite
clicking for many of them and it's frustrating to say the least. We are
working incredibly hard and I'm pretty sure that my companion's legs are about
to fall off from all of the cycling. He's hurting pretty bad, but it's
all part of the experience. I remember how my first weeks were as well. He's
a trooper and doing well. I can't wait to see the upcoming successes.</span></div>
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new life that awaits. I don't know what to expect, but I know that the Lord
will help and you all will help. I want to get off sprinting. You
all mean so much to me. I pray for you each night and hope that you are
all safe and sound. I want to hear at least one revelation that everyone
received from conference next week. Please share your thoughts! I
can't wait!</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-11912013669188707932013-10-14T11:54:00.003-07:002013-10-14T11:55:28.443-07:00IT'S DECIDED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I had been praying intently and fasting multiple times over the past two weeks
to decide as to what I should do. My Mission President in that same
meeting repeated what you all said as a family, that returning home in December
is best for my personal progression and improvement following the mission.
Jumping in at that time is the best decision. I felt like the fact
the President told me those things, bringing my mission full circle, gave me a
sense of completion and resolution. Elder Erickson asked me the other
day, "...of course there's more to do in Taiwan! But is there more
for Elder Woolsey to do at this time?" The work will not be done for
a very long time, but my role at this time is coming to a close and it is my
duty and responsibility to begin preparing for the Lord to use me in other
roles and tasks to build his church in other ways. I have every intention
of being a tool forever in the hands of the Lord. This being said, I need
to get started. </span></div>
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27th in order to prepare for the upcoming semester and not extending
into February I know this is a big decision, but unless I have
a prompting to the contrary, or my Mission President does, or you all do,
expect me at this time. I have already submitted the date for application
through the mission secretary and it sounds like this is what's going to
happen. I've put a lot of thought into it and I just want to do what's
right. Why wouldn't I listen to the wise words of both my family and my
mission president? Disregarding their counsel would be inappropriate.</span></div>
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all thing of this decision? Do you have any negative feelings about it?
What about the rest of my monologue? How much of a miracle is that!
The Lord knows what we are all meant to be and I intend to do whatever it
takes to fulfill my role that he has created for me. I would love your
response in the next email. If I'm not mistaken, you should all be home
by that point in order to reply. I know that Mom's prefect vacation likely
just got even better, and Eric is probably more than excited, but please keep
me posted on thoughts, etc.</span></div>
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It sounds like your trip is more than overdue considering how hard you've
all worked in jobs, etc. I've been praying and fasting for you all.
I hope that everything works out well. I can't wait until a massive
temple is built there. What a wonderful sight!</span></div>
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I love being a missionary and I love serving God. I may not have
fully picked a major or my exact course in life on my mission, but I know
without a shadow of a doubt that I will get straight A's in college, I will
attend a high level secondary education institution and I will serve the Lord
for the rest of my life. That's what I want more than anything. </span></div>
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Law related and sign me up for classes immediately, please. If this major
doesn't work out, I'll change it early in the process. I think I want to
do law and business together.</span></div>
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I love you all so much. I am working hard and won't give up, so
don't worry about me too much. Keep me posted on anything that I need to
know in preparation for returning home, also please ask anything you need to
know for school, or anything else.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-67247527389175071612013-09-22T11:34:00.001-07:002013-09-22T11:34:28.296-07:00Craziness to be sure.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ago, trainers were announced for the upcoming move call. I was not among
these names. Instead, I was sitting in wait for </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">movecall</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> not certain where I would be moved, but knowing that I likely
would be. Well, the last week of move call comes and I get a call from
President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> giving me another "special
assignment." He told me that he had changed some plans.
Apparently he went to Hong Kong, and when he returned, he came back with a
vision of turning the last district in our mission into a stake....BY
MARCH! How crazy is that. In order to do so we need some 20 odd
active, tithe paying, </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Melchezidek</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Priesthood holders. Instead of
the original plan, I was asked to white wash train into the city center of this
district. This means, that the former two missionaries were moved out and
I and a brand new missionary were moved in having never been in the area
before. We have records, but nothing else. Also, in the outskirts
of the area, my friend Elder Erickson, was asked to do the same thing (an
amazing missionary). Aside from all of this, the zone is receiving added
support from many other missionaries as well. In short, President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> changed everyone's original plan and
stacked the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Zone in order to turn it into a stake
by March. He has a vision and he plans to achieve it. </span></div>
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fireball! When we were put together, President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> told me "I gave you a gem"
and boy did he! When I'm done with this kid (yes, he's only eighteen), he
will be the best missionary in this mission, I tell you that much. He was
born in England, lived in Japan for five years, lived in Holland for a year,
and has lived in Texas for the last several years. He loves the gospel
like you wouldn't believe and he is working diligently to give his all to </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">ther</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Lord. Super impressive. His dad is an international lawyer
for Shell Oil Company and subsequently travels a lot. He comes from a
long line of active Mormons and loves to be a missionary. I see why he
was put with me to do President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff's</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> task of
whitewashing the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">JiaYi</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> area. We're going to tear it
up. He does everything I tell him to do (in a good way). He'll be a
legend for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Schooling. Just pick? Whew...I wish I had the slightest
inclination of what I desire to pursue. I honestly don't know. Law
sounds wonderful, especially after talking with my current companion. I
love to write, but I don't see myself teaching English or doing
journalism. I wouldn't mind being some kind of surgeon or general
physician. Also, owning a powerhouse business sounds great as well.
I want to do something that is going to be brutally difficult, but incredibly
rewarding in terms of personal satisfaction and money. I also wouldn't
mind wearing a suit all of the time. I honestly can't pick very well,
that's why I'm seeking counsel from you all. I want to get a business
degree, but not as the main focus. I want to get my MBA later. I
wouldn't mind owning my own firm or being a doctor of some sort. I'm committed,
I just don't know where to fire. I'm really trying to think, but I can't
focus too much on this when my mind is on this District becoming a Stake before
March.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Woah</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. I had no idea that Dad did THAT
well in LOTOJA. I guess you're just too humble, Dad. I'm super
impressed. by your dedication to cycling. I definitely want to find
something and make it my passion like that. It just proves how you can
achieve anything through the Lord and focusing on it. You truly are
amazing. Go out, and beat it next year then. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Italy sounds like a paradise. I can't wait to see tons and tons of
pictures from it all. I love the idea of traveling and seeing the world
in the coming years of my life. I want to be well cultured and well
understanding of other peoples and their history. I think it's important
to stave off ignorance in all forms. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Mom, I'm doing fantastic. I couldn't be happier than I am right
now. I am eating well, but if you would like to send some treats this
way, I wouldn't send them back. I don't need a thing, but a nice hand
written letter from all three of you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Oh yes. So I got a call from our Mission Secretary and apparently
the return date for those who wish to attend the Winter Semester has been
changed to December 27th to provide more time. Don't get too excited yet.
I asked her to double check on it and some other things for me to make sure I
don't plan incorrectly, but you could be seeing your little baby even earlier
than you think. I can't practically hear mom's </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">squeel</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. I love you all so much, and I will likely have a
definitive answer on the exact release time next week. If there are any
thoughts on that, please tell me. I don't know if she had all of her
information right. I'm still waiting for her to call me back. We'll
know then.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Maybe state my major as something law related for right now (it would
involve me taking some basic writing classes I presume), and then I suppose </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">i</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> can always change it later if needs be. I will keep praying about
it, but this sounds like an appropriate direction for the time being. I
can take some writing classes while exploring the law side of things at the
same time. If I hate my first semester, I will change to science/medical
immediately. It's really down to these two I suppose. I have every
intention to get my MBA but that doesn't really involve my undergrad much
because from the research I did before, many programs at higher end
universities involve getting both a medical and business or law and business
degree at the same time. Pre-Law or something similar will be fine for
now. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love you all so much. Keep working hard. I'm doing
great. I'm working as hard as I can to further the kingdom of God on
earth. Keep pressing forward, and I'll see you before you know it.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-18773973029881713662013-09-22T11:27:00.001-07:002013-09-22T11:27:31.421-07:00Sunset or Sunrise?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I feel like over the course of the last few weeks, our email discussions
have gradually shifted from discussions of missionary work and things of such
nature to coming home and schooling. I know this is natural, but where
have the last two years gone? I feel like I blinked once and I was in the
MTC, I blinked again and I was being trained, I blinked again and I was
training, I blinked again and I'm here now. I have been a Zone Leader for
five move calls (don't post that online). How on earth has all of that
happened? How have you three not been by my side through every
step? How have my desires and passions changed so suddenly? Our
mortal existence is brief. Incomprehensibly brief. I'm just
grateful that I have a wonderfully supportive family and the fact that I can
say that I have NO REGRETS from my mission. I love my mission. I
still feel new in many ways, but I'm old. I'm happy I still have the rest
of my life to find ways to serve my Master. I love Him.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Classes can't be selected until October? That's good to
know. I still have a little time to figure things out. It's
honestly very difficult for me to fully decide what I am meant to
do. I have every intention of finishing my education.
Compromise is not an option. I will continue to pray about it and
hopefully come up with an answer in the not-too-distant future.
I would actually appreciate it if you could send me a list of majors
from BYU in the next email. That would honestly be very
beneficial. I want to make the right decision. I want to
discuss these things with my Mission President, but I haven't had an interview
opportunity yet and likely won't for a good while. I suppose I could
just email him or call him, but he's so busy it's hard to justify discussing a
non-mission related purpose with him. The old release date is
still probably what's going to happen. He just sent out an email that
said that he doesn't want to extend extensions unless a need is required.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I'm so happy for you, Dad. I think it's wonderful that after so
much dedication and diligence you accomplished your goal of placing in
the TOP 10. Such a feat is incredibly impressive. You get
what you seek. I think it's a wonderful example. I want to
be equally as committed to the pursuits of my life. I want to give
all of these things my all. I'm grateful that my parents are those
who achieve what they set out to accomplish. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">That miracle story from LOTOJA impressed me greatly. I love
miracle stories. The Lord is watching over all of His children so keenly
and so intently in order to protect us from the daily dangers of the day
to day world. I love being a member of this gospel for it is
the only way to obtain a fullness of the Lord's blessings all day
every day. The Lord is mindful of us all and magnifies our efforts beyond
our own understanding. I don't know whether that man with the oil was a
mortal angel or a celestial angel, but he was sent of God at that very moment
to take care of His precious son. How wonderful is the God that we
worship!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The Zone is getting progressively better. There are very few
missionaries that don't want to baptize and don't want to have
success. Almost all missionaries desire to improve and be
better. The problem often stems from not understanding how they
can improve or where to begin. Each set of leaders from Senior Companion
to Mission President oversee a different phase of the work and desire to
improve in their realm of influence. As each level of influence
works together and catch a vision of what they can accomplish, progress is
made. We have exchanged with all of the companions in the Zone in hopes
of inspiring all to catch the same vision. As the Bible says, when we
have no vision, the people perish.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I cannot for the life of me comprehend that Nate is no
longer a missionary in just ten short days, and that he will be home
shortly after that. The thought is mind boggling. I CANNOT
WAIT to hear your analysis of him upon return. I can't wait to hear
how he has changed and improved over the course of two brief years.
He was also an amazing person from the beginning. He prepared long and
hard for his mission. He prepared longer and harder than I did, so I
can only imagine how much better of a missionary he must've been than me.
After I came out on my mission, I realized how much I admire Nate and his
constant perseverance in the gospel of Jesus Christ. He loves the Lord and
has always worked as hard to align his with the Lord's. I'm grateful that
I have such an outstanding friend that I can trust for the rest of my
life. Good friends are hard to come by. He is the best kind of
friend.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Winter. I don't know what that feels like anymore.
It doesn't sound very inviting honestly. Winter in Taiwan is pretty
nice. It's cool, not cold, and it doesn't rain very much.
Taiwanese Winters are where it's at. The last thing I want to
think about it feet of snow and frigid winds. Hopefully this blazing
hot Summer will carry over into the Winter months as well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I got to exchange with Elder Taylor last week. Can you believe
that? He's in this Zone now. For the first time in over a year and
a half of missionary work, we finally had the opportunity to work together </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">proselyting</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. It was a load of fun.
Imagine being a missionary with a great friend for 24-hours: talking to
everyone, teaching lessons, etc. He's a great missionary full of
sincerity and a burning desire to serve God. He is incredible. I'm
so grateful for the wonderful friends that I've been blessed to know. He
told me about all of these friends of ours that are either married
or engaged, and I was blown away. He also told me of his brother
graduating High School and many, many, other crazy events that have happened
over the course of the last couple years. Truly staggering.
I feel as though I won't recognize home when that point arrives, but I
know that aside from the first few days, everything will seem as though it
hasn't changed. I can't comprehend it nor do I wish to.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">This mission has changed my life. I love it. I love the
Lord. Thank you for supporting me. It means everything to me that
you all love the gospel too. You are my best friends.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-84867759962699359972013-09-22T11:23:00.000-07:002013-09-22T11:23:16.965-07:00MAJOR?!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Time is flying at the speed of light and I can't keep my hands on
it. Today we went to the temple and situations being as such I don't have
a lot of time to write so I will keep things relatively short.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I will be writing on Monday like normal next week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The temple was wonderful! I was a little disappointed however
because there was no new film for us Taiwan people. I probably won't get
to see the new film until I return home. That doesn't matter
though. I was really trying to focus on what major to pursue as I sat in
the Celestial Room today. As if it was meant to be, you asked me which
major I want to select. Honestly, I still don't know. I can't for
the life of me get my mind around what course I want to set for the rest of my
life. What a challenge! It's so definite! I know I can change
my major, but it's staggeringly difficult to decide. I've put a lot of
thought into medical. I also feel as though the best living standards come
from pursuing business (which I know I shouldn't do as an undergrad being
likely worthless). English sounds not bad as a major, but pre-med sounds
great as well. Pre-law would also be an excellent choice. I can't quite
get my mind to focus in on one. I'm so focused on missionary work that I
barely understand what each one is anymore. I don't want to waste
time. I need to figure things out as soon as possible. This I
know. Where to go however is still beyond me. The only revelation I
feel like I've honestly received is that I need to be (don't post this online)
ridiculously excellent in whichever I pursue. I need to give it
100%. President Bishop's undergrad was English and he pursued Medicine at
Duke University. Mitt Romney's undergrad was English and pursued
Law/Business at Harvard. I feel like English is likely a solid choice,
giving me a lot of flexibility. Any thoughts? Please pick classes
immediately. Just pick for me and I can figure it out later. I need
to get into school. If it's super urgent, you can get permission to call
me and we can talk about it through the phone.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I know that missions end. I don't want mine to though. It's
so hard to fathom this all ending any time soon. I hate the idea of not
being a full time missionary: everything I'm doing involving serving my Master
and King. I know that by being successful in education, family, and
occupation, I can be a wonderful tool in the hands of the Lord. I need to
have these things taken care of in order to be the best most powerful tool in
His mighty hand. That is my goal in life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I definitely want to minor in Chinese and my characters are considered
really good. So don't worry about characters. I can read pretty
well. I'll keep working on it though. Now that I have more
direction on having good characters I'll make sure that I use these last couple
of months to master some characters. I want to be raring to go come
January. I want to be a fireball that is in the prime of his element as
soon as the semester begins. It's going to be great. Please help me
with personal advice on picking a major. Before Monday, please (ALL THREE
OF YOU) if you can, tell me exactly what you think with regards to my
major. Of Law, Business, Medicine, and Writing. Which do I seem
most apt to do? Why? Give me all thoughts and I will make a
definitive decision on Monday. If today is the last straw, pick
ENGLISH. I will quickly ensure that my GPA is in place for that
scholarship you mentioned. I will work like you won't believe to get it
to the level it needs to be. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I'm excited that you all get to go on vacation in a few weeks. I'm
sorry that work and everything has been stressful and layoffs are looming for
many, but Mom, you are amazing and I know that you have nothing to worry
about. The Lord will protect us as we obey all of his commandments.
He loves you more than you can comprehend. Keep serving Him and he will
set up everything He for your benefit and experience. 1 Nephi 11:17.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love you all so much. Elder Chan and I baptized last week which
was amazing. A truly converted young adult who loves the Savior a
ton. It's great to see the church growing in Taiwan. This place is
so full of wonderful people. I love to serve God. It is my passion I
believe. I know that I can do all things through Him (Philippians
4:13). He is mighty to save. </span></div>
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school. Things need to go smoothly. I love you all so much.
Thank you all so much for your help. </span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-147713538888779052013-09-01T08:53:00.001-07:002013-09-01T08:53:33.752-07:00The Miracles of God<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Thank you, Dad, for your testimony. I felt the spirit so strong as
I read why you follow Christ. I can't even begin to describe what it
means to be a member of a family that has strong, powerful testimonies of the
restored gospel. Coming to Taiwan, and in many cases seeing people
struggle with their identity in a corrupt and broken world, makes me appreciate
my family more than ever before. I love you all. This gospel means
everything to me. I cannot deny the change that the Savior has wrought in
our family. How glorious! How marvelous! How can we not shout
praises to Him from now till the end of eternity! Thanks be to Him who is
mighty to save.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I bet you're all wondering why I'm emailing on a Thursday,
well...basically, we initially had a temple trip planned for Wednesday, but
then Monday morning (after the entire Zone had the day planned with </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">proselyting</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> activities) President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> that he was going to be out of town
when he announced trainers so he announced them early, subsequently having a
training meeting for them on Wednesday. Since missionaries in our Zone
are training, the temple trip is moved to next week and preparation day changed
to Thursday. Our temple trip is now next Thursday, so don't expect an email
till then. Following that, preparation day will be back to normal!
Sorry about the stir it may all have caused. I'm still alive however.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I can't even describe how badly I don't want to return home. I
love my mission more than anything. I love serving the Lord. I know
that the Lord loves me and desires my welfare. I've never felt so close
to the Lord. I've never felt so much like I've been actively helping people
like I do now. Home feels like a foggy dream that's hard to recall
properly. I just can't imagine not eating rice every day, not speaking in
Chinese, not wearing a white shirt and tie (which unless exercising in the
morning, we always wear no matter what the circumstance), not being a full time
missionary wearing the name of the Savior on my chest. The thought hurts
and stings a bit. All I know is that I'm not ready yet. Like the
end of LOTOJA. You get to this point, and you're not finished yet.
In fact, far from it. There's probably even still another rest stop in
there somewhere. I have time. I have to make the most of it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blake </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Rost</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> is home? Incredible. I bet
he was a great missionary. I love that young man. I love that
entire family actually. I know that they all are disciples of Jesus
Christ. Something I'm still working on and hopefully one day will
achieve. Nate comes home soon doesn't he? When is that? It's
likely less than ten weeks, right? Wow. I can't even fathom him
coming home. I think I'm most excited to see him when I return.
He's always been a great example to me. I imagine his testimony and
leadership abilities are more than stellar. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Elder Taylor is doing well I believe. He is in the south whereas
I'm still in the north, so I never see him, but he's training right now and I'm
sure he's doing great. Elder Taylor is a wonderful missionary and a
wonderful person. I just hope that we are able to run into each other
before all is said and done. Seeing him in the mission field is pretty
surreal to be honest. It's like a pure line back to home. I can't
fully describe it, but it's indeed strange.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I miss home teaching with you Dad. I wish we could be home
teaching companions again. I've realized on my mission how to properly
home teach. Before I just picked an article and shared some thoughts on
it. Now I know that there needs to be testimonies, promised blessings,
invitations, inspired questions, and so much more. We are family home
TEACHERS not family home visitors or family home sharers or family home
anything else. I can't wait to be a magnifier of my callings. The
idea excites me. The church needs more members like you three: active,
and diligent in all things.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">In my next interview with President I will bring up my feelings about
leaving, and receive some inspired counsel. Unless he asks me to stay or
suggests strongly that I should, I won't change anything about the current
choice. I also believe that returning home at that time seems like the
most effective and efficient choice. I'm not suddenly not a missionary,
or a servant of God, or incapable of being close to the spirit when I
return. On the contrary, I have a greater responsibility to prepare for
my future family and help my friends come unto the Lord. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love this gospel. I love you all. Please take care of
yourselves.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-86396039121488237492013-09-01T08:50:00.000-07:002013-09-01T08:50:32.451-07:00MEGA ZONE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I wish I had gone into the MTC earlier in many ways. I have
several co-missionaries that are extending or trying to extend. I want to
be here longer, but it's not the most efficient thing to do. I don't
know. I know going home at that time is the right thing to do, but there
is always that voice in the back of my head that makes me want to stay. Any
advice for this situation? What's the right thing to do?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Time is seriously blazing by. It's going by faster than I've ever
imagined. Days and months are flying off of the calendars. It's
stunning. I can't hold on to it no matter how much I try. I can't
even wrap my mind around how fast things are going. I'm trying to improve
and progress, but time seems so short. I want to be great, but it's like
a whirlwind. I can't do anything, but embrace it, but it's hard to
fully submit to time constraints. I'm rambling slightly, but boy do I
love my mission. I can't even comprehend doing anything else. I
love every moment and it makes me want to cry just contemplating returning
home. I want to shout and cry and a dozen other emotions, but I know that
that's not right at the same time. I can't describe the emotions in my
heart right now.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Classes? I think those classes sound fine. I need a writing
class for certain, and Chinese as well. I can't decide what to pick for a
major. I want to do Law, Medicine, Business, or Writing to be
honest. I definitely need direction. Sorry, I won't be following in
the Semiconductor footsteps. A counselor will help a lot with this
decision I think. I'm excited to see the results of your
conversation. I want to be busy with school upon returning. Please
give me many credit hours. One of the classes can be religious at
least. That will add mandatory credits, but won't be too difficult.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I loved my </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">MacBook</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> from two years ago. Something
similar would be beyond fantastic. Don't spend unnecessary money on me
though. I want to get </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">independent</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> as fast as
possible.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Traveling sounds incredibly fun. You'll love Europe. My
companion is British as you all know, and he is amazing. Incredibly
humble, diligent, and loves learning. Great person. I will
definitely be friends with him after the mission if I can. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">ZhongXing</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Mega Zone as Elder Chan and I call it is incredible. We
got special permission to hold an extra long Zone Training Meeting in which we
discussed Obedience, Diligence, and Faith with regards to missionary
work. It was wonderful. We made these huge flags that said
ZHONGXING: FAITH, OBEDIENCE, DILIGENCE on them and had everyone sign
them. We practiced teaching a lot and it was full of enthusiasm and
excitement. Great meeting. The zone is improving steadily.
Exchanges are insane. We are literally exchanging every other day every
week of this move call. It is burning a huge (but reimbursable) hole in
my missionary pocket. I love being a missionary though. I get to
proselyte with a ton of amazing people. I can't even comprehend returning
right now. The thought makes me sick.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I hope that you all are doing great. I want to hear more about
your spiritual progression in your next email.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A brief testimony would be a welcome change. Please inspire me to
keep working hard. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love you all more than you know. I love the Lord more than
anything. I love my mission. I have changed and will continue to
change on my endless journey to become the perfect disciple of Jesus
Christ. I plan to tear up everything I do from now until forever.
This life is the time to prepare to meet God. I love my Savior. He
died for me that I might live. He gave me literally everything that I may
be happy. He loves me. My Father in Heaven loves me too. I
can do all things through Him. The Book of Mormon is a powerful witness
of this truth. This is the only true church on the entire face of the
earth and will be forever. </span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-55088011072275328372013-08-25T11:42:00.001-07:002013-08-25T11:42:04.865-07:00The Annexing of Surrounding Zones<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">What an eventful </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">movecall</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">! Today is move day!
Because of the secret mini-move call of two weeks ago, naturally my companion
and I are not moving. We're staying put, but the Zone has changed.
President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> in an attempt to create better
cohesion between the stakes/wards and the mission, he changed Zone boundaries
to include the entirety of a stake (whereas previously they merely would
contain a city and a few surrounding areas). There used to be ten zones
and now there are seven. Elder Chan and I are now no longer the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">NanTou</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Zone, but the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">ZhongXing</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Zone. We
used to have nine companionships and now have sixteen. We are over all
missionary work in the </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">ZhongXing</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Stake (please avoid posting anything
insinuates leadership positions please). It also happens to be the
largest Zone in the mission now. When we received </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">movecall</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> yesterday morning, we were just about blown over. It's
quite the change up. On Thursday, the Zone Leaders and Assistants, and
Sister Trainer Leaders have a correlation meeting with President </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Blickenstaff</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> where we will discuss many of the
changes that have happened and have yet to come. Exciting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> </span></div>
<div style="direction: ltr; language: en-US; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; mso-line-break-override: none; punctuation-wrap: hanging; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed; word-break: normal;">
<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">With regards to schooling, I honestly want to finish my degree in about
two years from my return (less than three for certain). I plan on going
to graduate school immediately afterward and having my advanced degree before
26. In order to hit these goals, I'll need to take closer to 18
credits. I took 17 credits that one semester at BYU. Also, you will
need to include a religious class on top of what you've just suggested because
its BYU. That will pull it up a couple of credits I think. I
have some steep goals, but I know I can hit them if you all have confidence in
me. Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ which </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">strengtheneth</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> me." I fear not.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Eric is a fireball. He is working so hard to establish his life
and it is inspiring. I'm so enthused by his wonderful example.
Putting his heart into school, work, and his callings. It's
impressive. I want to return and do the same. I want to take the
fire I feel as a missionary and apply it to the rest of my life. The Lord
has blessed me with "goodly parents" and brother whose examples I can
follow and not be led astray. I must take advantage of these blessings to
achieve the greatest life for my future family and allow myself to be put in a
position to be used by the Lord the most efficiently. That's honestly
what I seek more than anything else. I desire the Lord to use me as a tool
to further his glorious kingdom. Everything else is merely a refining
process that leads me to that point. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I apologize if my emails feel incomplete. I'll try to add
more. I try to avoid all forms of </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">priestcraft</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> in my
emails. I don't want to draw attention to myself, or be prideful so I
exclude much. I know that you are already aware of this. I'm sorry
if it feels empty sometimes. I'm trying to find a balance. Any
ideas?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My area is rural in that we ride on long highway roads where there is
little else but trees, rice patties, and mountain ranges on either side.
It's gorgeous to be sure. We have a McDonald's in the city portion of our
area, but our area is huge and it's uncertain whether we are in that part or
not. The homes are made out of cement in the rural parts, and the roofs
have collapsed in most cases. Power is in short supply and living
conditions are dirty. The urban portion looks just like urban Taiwan, not
much difference. The rural is really sad, but beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">That's funny that my room hasn't changed. I will be on top of that
when I return. It will likely feel like I never left.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I love you all, you're amazing. Don't count the days until I
return, because I'll be home all too fast. I love you all. This
gospel is true. </span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-66474641486343460832013-08-18T06:54:00.001-07:002013-08-18T06:54:34.211-07:00The Resurrection of NanTou<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I hope you all didn't feel too bad that I didn't get your email.
It was honestly OK. I was curious how you all were doing and I worried
that something happened, but it's OK. Don't worry about me too
much! I'm still alive!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I have a ton of questions and things to respond to, so I will kind of do
this quickly and hopefully it won't come out too rough. I got the
contacts sent a long time ago. They are fantastic. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The new book that mom is reading sounds fascinating. I am really
curious to how it is, because the idea sounds kind of poor, but if it's well
written, perhaps it could be alright. I can't wait to read when I return.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I would like to take 18 credits when I return if possible. Please
talk to a councilor ASAP in order to find the appropriate classes I need.
I think I can take a large load and handle it adequately. Please tell BYU
that I'm returning at that time NOW. We need to ensure that things are
prepared and we don't miss ANY deadlines. It's getting to crunch time and
things need to be established so I know roughly what to prepare for going
forward. Please tell me how it goes next week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">The dogs went rogue on you all? Well, I'm glad they made a safe
return home and they didn't get shoveled off to another home. I expect to
see them when I return. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Basketball sounds amazing. Members and investigators would update
me often about the NBA finals a month or two ago. It was frustrating a
bit. Even on your mission, a lot of news still manages to reach your
ears.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I can't wait to go hiking, Mom. I've thought about that
before. It sounds awesome! I will go in a heartbeat. My
liking for all things has changed dramatically on my mission. I'm willing
to do whatever, whenever and where ever. I can't wait to try tons of new
things.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Hey, is milk bad for your body? Tons of Taiwanese don't drink it
and say it's bad, but I don't have enough information to say otherwise.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My new area is amazing. It is gorgeous. It is in the
mountains of Taiwan in the most rural of places. It rains constantly and the
people are much fewer than the busy, congested streets of </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">TaiZhong</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">, but success will come. There is work to be
done. I can't wait to do it with my new, amazing companion, Elder Chan.
He's seriously fantastic.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I hope that Denise is fine. I'll pray for her. The </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">T</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">etons sound gorgeous though. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">BYU tickets sound like a great idea. Go </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Cougs</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I don't have much to report. I got ridiculously sunburned this
week from being outside for so long. We ride our bikes up big hills and
over long distances again and I have to readjust. I can't wait to see
success soon though. This area is golden. This work is hastening.
The Lord is at its head. I love this gospel.</span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-91200576087458692822013-07-30T20:25:00.004-07:002013-08-25T11:44:22.791-07:00SURPRISE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Well, I was coming home from </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">proselyting</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> Saturday night and
checked the fax machine and to my surprise, I found a mini-surprise-move call
(the move call doesn't actually end for two weeks). I was moved to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">Nantou</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">. It's about an
hour south in the most rural part of Taiwan. I feel really blessed but I'm
really sad to leave such an amazing Zone and area. We were supposed to
baptize two this week as well. I'll probably try to get permission to
come back for those two baptisms. Where ever I go and no matter the
situation, it's where the Lord needs me to be. For that, I'm excited to
go to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">NanTou</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> and see what I can
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">My new companion, however, is ELDER CHAN! Do you remember him
at all? We roomed together in the MTC! How awesome is that?
He's from England, but his dad is from Hong Kong. He's an amazing
missionary and I can't wait to get to know him better than I already do.
What an amazing tender mercy of the Lord.</span></span></div>
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finally reached that wonderful balance that comes into a companionship after
you trust one another and love each other and understand each other's
missionary style. I love that feeling. We had many lessons this
week and many other successes. If you don't love your companion more than
yourself, you don't baptize. We were supposed to baptize two this week,
so I feel like it's an indication of our mutual understanding. It was
just a great week of many successes.</span></span></div>
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Also, we exchanged with the Assistants. Talk about two wonderful
missionaries. I exchanged with Elder Allen who is beyond great. He
loves the work of the Lord and he is just one of those missionaries that I've
looked up to since I've come out. He leaves in two weeks which is
terrible in many ways, but that day comes to every missionary. I love him
so much and to proselyte with him one last time was exhilarating. He will
definitely go places in the church and in life. I love his testimony.
He has a wonderful fire about him.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-color-index: 1; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">I went to the temple to see the CAI Family get sealed
for time and all eternity. Seeing a family go from not knowing God to
being worthy to enter his holy house was truly inspirational. The spirit
was so strong as they made those commitments. I love the house of the
Lord. It also made me realize that I want to get married more than
anything. I want to have an eternal family built upon righteous
principles. I WILL have Family Home Evening, daily family prayer twice a
day, and daily scripture study. These things are essential. I will
be the perfect example of a Saint so that what I say has meaning. If I am
not the perfect example of a missionary, and a disciple of Christ now, I don't
have any possibilities later to do what I desire. I will do what's hard
for Jesus Christ. I love this gospel so much. My life will be centered on
its wonderful teachings.</span></span></div>
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I'm thankful for such amazing parents who take care of me and love me so
much. Keep working hard at coming unto Christ. He loves you more
than I do.</span></span></div>
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Elder Woolseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05660739112126119703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662250779974613801.post-88352575984423053722013-07-30T20:20:00.002-07:002013-07-30T20:20:39.436-07:00TYPHOOOOOON!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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winds and water up to your hips is more fun than you make it out to be.
Does that adequately answer your question? I'm exaggerating about
water up to your hips, for the water was only up to mid ankles. I
actually think that the Typhoon was much more anticlimactic than last year's.
Regardless, we did proselyte in it, for "no unhallowed hand"
can stop the will of the Lord. I didn't get to go to the temple because
of it though. Instead I will be going tomorrow.</span></div>
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Le Tour de France. I wonder whether my opinions toward it have changed or
not. Right now I can't really think of how I feel about it, but I suppose
a year from now we can see. I think it's great, however, that you all are
working so hard to take care of your bodies. That's honestly vital. The
Lord wants us to be healthy and fit. He wants us to constantly do our best to
maintain ourselves in order to be tools in the Lord's hand. Poor health
is obviously detrimental to that. If we are unhealthy, we are limited.
Just like if we don't develop our talents, we are limited. If we
don't get a good education, a good job, etc. we are limited. That's one
thing I've realized on my mission, I need to develop those talents when I
return and become successful material (through the Lord's way) in order to help
more people. Before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the Kingdom of God.
I feel that's why so many general authorities are so educated and wealthy,
because only the most capable can be chosen to serve the Lord in those
capacities. We must stretch ourselves and grow in order to be the most
effective, efficient, well-oiled tool we can be.</span></div>
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The world is decaying in wickedness and disobedience. I just wish that
others would learn to submit to the will of the Lord. Following yourself
will only lead to unhappiness. The Lord is the only correct path.
It makes my heart hurt. There is so much immorality abounding that
the Lord must be doing all he can to stay His mighty hand. The time soon
cometh, however.</span></div>
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Keep following the Lord in those decisions, Dad. Thank you so much for
being such a great example of a righteous priesthood leader in our home.
I am eternally grateful for your example to me, mom, and Eric. You
always consult the Lord.</span></div>
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We had a short term missionary with us for a week. He was a youth from my
companion's former area who, for a youth activity, came </span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;">proselyting</span><span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; language: en-US; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: +mn-cs; mso-fareast-font-family: +mn-ea; mso-font-kerning: 12.0pt;"> with us for a week. He did a
great job. Really awesome young man. He will certainly serve a full time
mission. I wish I had had opportunities like this when I was younger, but
I suppose in Utah there are many more willing youth than missionaries so the
opportunity is less. <br />
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know if it feels like it's slowing down, it means I'm doing something wrong.
I suppose I want an extension at the least, but they are nigh impossible
to attain. Because of this, I will in fact be returning on January 3rd.
As far as classes, please talk with a counselor soon and confirm that I
am returning. I need help picking, so I would love it if we could focus
part of each email on this. If needs be, I can get permission to scout
out BYU's website. </span></div>
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I love you all so much. Don't worry about me. The typhoon has come
and gone and I'm still here. A little wet, but still standing. You
all are the best thing in my life. I'm happy that the most important
things in my life are the best. Keep being the amazing people you are and
draw closer to the Lord every day. Decide not to argue when you feel you
want to. Read a scripture when you have a free moment that you could
spend watching television. Take a moment to say a prayer when stressed
out. The Lord's way is greater than our ways 10/10 times. I love you.</span></div>
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