Dear Mom, Dad, Eric, Belle, and Coffee,
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?
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.
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.
I loved my MacBook from two years ago. Something
similar would be beyond fantastic. Don't spend unnecessary money on me
though. I want to get independent as fast as
possible.
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.
The ZhongXing 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.
I hope that you all are doing great. I want to hear more about
your spiritual progression in your next email.
A brief testimony would be a welcome change. Please inspire me to
keep working hard.
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.
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