tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166621628675077932024-03-13T16:40:43.678-07:00Hunter's MissionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-27611967105234119322016-06-13T08:30:00.000-07:002016-06-14T08:30:51.109-07:00Choices determine destiny<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: -4.5pt; margin-right: -1.0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">¨Most of you are
familiar with Alice in Lewis Carroll’s classic novel <i>Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland.</i> You will remember that she comes to a crossroads with
two paths before her, each stretching onward but in opposite directions. As she
contemplates which way to turn, she is confronted by the Cheshire Cat, of whom
Alice asks, “Which path shall I follow?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“That depends where you want to go. If you do not know where you want to go, it
doesn’t matter which path you take.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This story has been
a theme of my mission. I have come to learn that the truth is, our choices
determine our destiny. But, if we don’t have the destination in mind, it
matters little the path we take. This week is one of the last that I will write
home. I would like to express the importance of knowing where it is that we
want to go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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plan each and every night for the next day. But, before we actually make plans
we make goals. These goals are supposed to be reflected in our plans so that we
can have the best chance to reach our goals that we make. Now, we don’t always
reach our goals; but, as we all try our best to complete our goals, we will go
in the right directions. I would like to tell you a story that happened this
past week that shows the importance of setting goals and doing all we can to
reach them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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planning, and we felt the impression that tomorrow we had to pass by a person
that we talked to in the street. The next day was freezing, wind blowing and
rainy. We decided to go by, and like usual the lady had lied to us and gave us
false directions. We knocked; a lady came to the door and immediately let us
in. With a little bit of shock we entered, and realized that 5 people were
sitting there waiting for us to teach them about God. One had been in prison 16
times and another raped twice. I realized that, in part, this had been a goal
of mine before the mission - to teach these people, to be able to tell them
that they will see their loved ones after this life. But, it took me many years
to arrive at the point where I could explain how the plan of salvation works
and why it is important. In this moment, I realized that we can’t reach our
goals alone. We have the spirit to guide us and a loving Father to help. We
taught them and they agreed to let us come back to teach them more. It turns
out that they couldn’t come to church this week but I believe that they will
come this next week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I tell this story
to express the importance of knowing where we want to go. Why are we here? If
we don’t know that we want to go to the Celestial Kingdom, it matters little
what we choose.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">For now, the best
choice of my entire life has been to go on a mission. I had to find out quick
what I wanted out of my mission. As I realized what I wanted my mission to be,
it took on a new meaning. I am so thankful for the Plan of Salvation, for the
goal that I have had of helping people come unto Christ in Uruguay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">No matter who we
are or where we are, we can all set worthy goals so that we have a destination.
Whether it is a long-term goal or a short term, we must make worthy goals and
accomplish them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I have loved
walking the streets of Uruguay, of having the Savior by my side as I talk with
all. I will never forget this time. Thank you for all of your support and love.
I love you each so dearly, thank you for everything you have done. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This is the true
church of Christ - there is only one. This is the church with all of the keys,
with a Prophet and apostles that guide us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I
love this gospel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #262626; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: Chief, what a
beautiful letter. You had an amazing experience. What a blessing for all
involved! I love the title of your e-mail. There is no truer statement. Like
dad has said, our greatest joy is watching you and your sisters make righteous
choices that lead each of you to your eternal destiny. Our blessings are too
numerous to count b/c of choices you and your sisters are making. I am so
grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. I know, like you, that by following
it, we can have eternal life and experience true joy and happiness. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I am so grateful for your
selfless service. You have blessed our family in so many ways. I would have
never thought that having you be so far from us physically would bring our
family so much closer together. Thank you for taking the time each week to
write us and bear testimony of the gospel. You have made each of us want to be
better and do better. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I couldn't ask for a
better son. You have blessed my life every day for 20.5 years. I'm so glad we
have forever to go!</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Love you so much!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: My dear son.
Thank you.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teacher, and you have learned well. Thank you for sharing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reason to pause and consider my own goals. At times in our lives we float
along, living well, but not achieving what we could. We must have worthy goals,
and we must make new ones at regular intervals. You are so right. I worry as a
stake president that I am surviving rather than guiding. I feel the time is
coming, now that I understand the workings of the stake, to begin setting
meaningful goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: My dearest
dad, thank you so much for being my father, and above all my best friend. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">As I look back on
these two years I realize how many blessings I have seen. Wow these have been
some incredible hard years! But at the same time I am so grateful for my Savior
and for His sacrifice. It is special to walk in the steps that He walked. I
love a talk by Elder Holland that says we each have to walk through our own
Gethsemane. How do you spell that in English? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I wonder if Christ,
as he was atoning for each of us thought back and saw the blessings from God
that He has enjoyed in his life. That is how I feel. I know it is not even
close to the same but I am so grateful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you dad for
being (along with mom) my greatest fan. It has been special to come into the
cyber and just know that my parents have written me. It’s a blessing that not
many have and I thank you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Dad I am so nervous
for the post mission life. I want to be the man that God has made me here in
the mission. I want to live to my full potential, I know it will take work but
I am excited to do it. Action is the fist principle of the gospel, because it’s
action that brings you the light of faith. I am excited to act. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: We are so
proud of you. You've fulfilled your priesthood duty to our Heavenly Father in
the best way. Mom and I are so grateful. I know the people of Uruguay have been
blessed by your presence. Mom and I are really excited to come and see where
you have labored and meet the people you have given this most sacred gift to.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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life after the mission. Live in these last few moments you have, and let the
post-mission take care of itself. In so many ways it will be easier than what
you've done. The habits and tools you've learned in your mission will bless you
with success after.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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challenge you to ponder the blessing of being an "official representative
of Jesus Christ and His church." Remember that bishops and stake
presidents don't have this authority. Only full time missionaries and general
authorities do. It is such a unique and sacred thing. You get to speak to the
world with His authority. Enjoy it! Think about what you say this week. Think
about having the Savior stand behind you as you speak in His behalf to His
loved ones. What a gift!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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much dad. Guess what? I feel that this last change has been one of, if not, the
most obedient one of my mission. I have talked to more people and actually
found more people than many parts of my mission. I just want to finish this
thing really strong, and have my best week be my last week! Lets go! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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remember you last soccer game in HS? Remember how you came off with a
concussion? That day you really did leave it all on the field!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your new companion with the best investigators. Leave your investigators with
no doubt of what you believe. Leave the members with your testimony and heart
felt gratitude for their service and examples. Leave it all on the field!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Love you so much! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: Have a great
week! I hope we can chat on Tuesday next week but I'm not sure since we'll be
flying your direction. If not, see you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ill write you next week . . .Well I’ll see you next week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-36382681917354364192016-06-06T21:23:00.000-07:002016-06-08T21:26:43.403-07:00Working hard in Maronas<div class="MsoNormal">
June 6, 2016</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hello all!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I hope you have had good weeks. I am
doing really well in Uruguay. It is pretty cold at night! I have heard that
AZ is really heating up. That will be an odd transition!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Elder Anderson is my new companion, He
is from Utah.. the factory! He is a great kid, and has nice desires to work. It
is funny because I was with him in Melo, so I already knew him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The area is doing well, we actually
finally have some good investigators and I think that in about 3 or 4 weeks we
will have a few baptisms. The ward is trying to rally together as it hasn’t
been easy. But, I feel really great about this last week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I have been determined to finish the
Book of Mormon before June 23, and I am on the right track as of now. I love
the chapters about Ammon and Alma. What great examples of people that used the
atonement of Christ to change their own lives and then the lives of others.
What gets my attention is their desires to do good. They are constantly
rejected, but relentless in opening their mouths. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This last week I tried to follow their
example and talk with all, and realized how much I was going to miss saying
"hola!" to every person that passes by me. The time is going quick,
but the Lords work continues to move forward at a blistering pace. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">We found a new investigator that is
named Natalia, and we actually had a great charla with Her. The thing is, her
mom is very very Catholic. She brought out tons of scriptures in the Bible
trying to attack our church. It was very powerful when we just decided that
instead of answering all of her questions (which we could have with the Bible)
we would invite her to pray and to ponder the words of the Book of Mormon. She
said she would, and I have great confidence that with time things will get
better. She will realize that there is a light, but she will have to act in
order to receive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I am doing great. Sometimes at night, as
I walk home in the freezing cold, I realize how much I will miss being a
missionary and how much I will miss Uruguay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This is the true church of Christ. I am
thankful for it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Love you all dearly,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Elder Henderson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Our schedules didn’t sync with Hunter’s
today so we weren’t able to chat back and forth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Another message from Hunter:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I am on, are you? Just wanted to share
with you what President said about my companion. It’s not long, but it brought
me peace. I am doing great with my new companion. His name is Elder
Anderson! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #535353; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">President Cook wrote: Don't worry
about Elder Briñez (Hunter’s former companion). We gave him the best missionary
companion he could have had in the mission. He was simply not ready to be a
missionary. Presidente Cook<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-50688379611084634492016-05-23T17:17:00.000-07:002016-06-07T17:19:23.891-07:00Final month in the mission!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: Hey mom, thank you for your
sweet letter, I love you so. I appreciate the prayers. I need them. Thank you
for praying that I will have patience. I really lack that attribute. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">My week has been good mom; it’s been
really weird. It has all started to get real as this week a gave my valiente
testimony (Its what they call the last testimony that you give in a conference
with missionaries). It was good. I felt the spirit as I talked about my
experience. Oh how I love the Cooks (His Mission President & wife). Oh how
I love Uruguay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I also got my trunky packet (pictures to
come) Where I have to fill out a 12 months plan of my life and it has all of
the info for the next 4 weeks, its really weird to read. I admit that I am
nervous mom<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>haha. I want to stay
strong. But all is well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">My comp is still strugling, man it’s
been a humbling experience. I have made mistakes, but I have tried hard to help
him. We will see. I will share more in my email to the fam. Love you mom! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: Do you have any fun plans today?
It seems your district enjoys playing soccer. I really hope you get to do
something to get a break.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: We played soccer as a zone, it
was fun. I am exhausted, but it was great! You have plans today?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: Fun! I'm so glad you get to go
run!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm working today through Wednesday.
It's a fairly easy job. I am taking Brooke & Grace to get their nails done
after school. An end of the school year treat!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Otherwise, just a normal day. But I'm
fine with that. I'm finally starting to feel better to life is really good!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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May 30, 2016</div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: How are you today? Any fun
plans?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: Hey mom. Yeah we just had a
fun activity where we played futbol. But it was been a really sad week mom. My
comp takes His plane tomorrow at 6 in the morning :( <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: Hey, I don’t have much time
today. It has been a little crazy, my companion has to go and pack up. But I
just wanted to leave you with a thought that I have had for a while now as I
finish the Book of Mormon before I go home. I am in Alma, and I love the story
of the Sons of Mosiah. Something interesting to me is how great the change was
in their hearts. If you read the definition of repentance, it is change. I
think that these sons learned how to repent and to become better people each
and every day. In the end, we read that they saved thousands of people and will
have eternal life. What more could someone want? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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people make these changes and I have seen people not make the changes needed in
their lives to progress and become better. I hope that we can all work hard to
become better people. Love you all! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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week in Barrio 14. Man, to tell you the truth it has been really, really hard
but I have loved it. This week we talked to everyone, just really opened our
mouths and tried to be obedient. But, we are still waiting the blessings. It is
interesting how sometimes even when we do all that we can, things don’t work
out like we want; I think that this is the hardest thing about enduring to the
end. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teach. I appreciate your fasting and prayers, the blessings will come. We just
want one investigator, haha it has been tough to be in the road the whole week
:). But, at the same time the Lord is teaching me that diligence is the way to
work. I am grateful. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The conference with the General Young
Men’s President was great! President Stephen Owen talked a lot about the post mission
life. He talked about what we must do to prepare ourselves, which was a really
big answer to my prayers. He said ¨When the gospel or the scriptures stay in our
minds, we are just convinced. When they enter our heart, we are converted.¨ I
have seen this time and time again in my mission; people who know the doctrine,
but just don’t have it in their hearts. He talked about the Doctrine of Christ.
By using it, we can take the gospel from our minds and put it in our hearts. I
really enjoyed the message. I learned a lot. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hard until the end. I know this is the only true church upon the earth. This
gospel blesses our lives. Thank you for your examples and hard work. Have a
great week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: We went and played soccer, it
was great because there are actually some really good players and it was fun to
just run really hard. We then went and there is a McDonalds close, which was
fun haha! That’s it, How are you? Anything fun?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I'm so glad you were able to run &
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out of shape. Dad is going to have to take me running when I get back! How are
you mom? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: I am the most out of shape of
anyone. I really struggle to exercise when I'm working so much. But I need to
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I am doing well. Just trying to balance
work & home. This sub job has been easy in the sense that I leave
right when school is over. The kids are somewhat difficult but that's middle school
at the end of the year:) There are only 8 days left!! Whoot! Whoot! Love you!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I hope that you are well and enjoying
another great week! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">This past week we were blessed to be able
to work very hard and really enjoy many miracles. One of the greatest of all
was the pleasure of having a few less active families at church! (Less actives
are people who haven’t attended church in a while).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been pretty slow in terms of finding new people to
teach here. But, we had three people this last week that came to church for the
first time in quite a while. Other than that, we have been talking with the
whole world, just trying hard to open our mouths and just talk to everyone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Something very cool is happening this
next week. The President of the Young Men’s is coming to visit us. We have been
blessed with so many general authorities on our mission - it has been great! I
look forward to hearing and learning from him. Unfortunately, I won’t be able
to see Nick because only the zones close to Montevideo will be going. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">This is the start to my last change. I
can’t believe it has gone so fast. I love the Lord, and I know that He loves
us. This work is directing through Him, I see it everyday. I hope that we can
all commit to look for the hand of the Lord in our lives, and help others see
it as well. Have a great week, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: It's wonderful that a less active
family came to church. Hopefully you can continue to work with them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm sure your meeting with the General
YM president will be very special. Those men have such a unique spirit about them.
I've heard him speak at a worldwide broadcast with the youth & he was very
impressive. So glad you can enjoy such a spiritual feast!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You are amazing. I am so proud of you and love you so much! I hope all is well
and that the hot water comes quick hahahah!! I can only imagine mom jumping in,
and then jumping out!! How have you washed clothes? With the hose?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: Nope:) This is where it's very
convenient to have family as neighbor's. They've been great to let us wash a
few loads!! I'm going to celebrate by putting a load in the wash & running
the dishwasher! Will you try & take some pictures of your apt & area in
the next couple of weeks? It would be fun to have it documented. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Like dad, I've specifically prayed for
your situation with your companion. I too have prayed you can find an
investigator. I know this will really help in all aspects of the situation. We
are not giving up hope!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: My day has been very crazy. I
went to the temple this morning and then we played soccer for a long time. I am
exhausted but it felt soo great!!! How are you Dad? It was great to talk with
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temple and exercise. That always feels good! It was great to talk to you too.
We've talked about it many times since. Dad booked the hotel's last night. It's
just crazy that it's almost here!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: Hey Pal, I'm afraid I have to run
to a meeting so I won't be able to talk. It was great visiting with you on
Sunday. For mom and I, that is the high light of our lives. We love seeing you
grow and face the challenges Heavenly Father places before you. You bare it all
so well, with tremendous faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you also for being such an inspiring
leader for your sisters. They listen to what you have to say and are motivated
by you. Mom and I count our blessings to have such solid children who are
making good choices. We know that good choices, following the gospel of Christ,
will lead us all to happiness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-80651800869046759542016-05-02T14:16:00.000-07:002016-05-16T13:49:47.374-07:00Going back to Minas!<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">May 2, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hello all, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I hope this finds you well! It has
been another great week in Uruguay, the Lords hand is in all that we do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">This past week we worked quite hard,
we contacted many people and tried our best to open our mouths. It has been a
little hard to find people to teach, but we have faith that the doors that we
need to open will be opened as we are obedient and diligent. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">This past week I received a very
shocking phone call from the Perez family. Do you remember them? They are the
first family I taught the gospel to in Minas. Well, they wrote me and asked me
to come this past Saturday to baptize their son, Luis, who turned eight. I was
blessed to be able to go and spend a great day with them. It was incredible. We
talked about much during the day. It was very strange to walk the streets of
Minas; it has been so long. It turns out that the Hermano Perez has been
smoking, but in the last months he’s really been fighting to quit. When I was
with him, he hadn’t smoked a cigarette for two days. They have the goal of
going to the temple on the 25 of June. We will see if it happens, but it was a
great experience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">The Hermana Perez gave a testimony at
the baptism about families, Her knowledge has grown so much. I was shocked! She
then looked at me through teary eyes and just thanked me for helping their
family. It was so special. I was asked to share my testimony. The truth is, it
was weird to stand at that pulpit and remember how almost two years ago when I
couldn’t say anything in Spanish. What a blessing to see this family grow. They
need prayers to be able to reach their goals. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">This is the only true church, and it
is Christ’s church. I know that He lives and loves us, I am so thankful for the
temple and the blessing that we have to be able to be sealed for time and all
eternity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">We have changes next week, it will be
my last one. Thank you for all that you do and for the lights that you are.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: This is the greatest blessing!!!
I am so grateful you were able to do this. To get to be with this good family
again, to see their growth and challenges, this is truly an amazing blessing.
Mom and I look forward to meeting them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Tina: Wow! What an incredible
experience. Do you have any pictures?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm so glad you could be with the Perez
family. We are looking forward to meeting them. How special they asked you to
come. We will definitely keep them in your prayers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm assuming you're staying in your area
when changes happen next week???<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: I'm on. Are you available to chat?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey dad, how are you doing? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: I'm great. What have you been up
to today? Did you guys do anything fun for P-Day? How was your week?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: My week was a lot better, my comp has getting a
little better, I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life on
Saturday. It was so great. I will write about it in my email. How is the
family? How are you dad? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: I sent you a long description of
our crazy week in my letter. We've been way busy. Dallin's Eagle project went
really well. He showed good leadership and had a lot of people help. I'm proud
of him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid & Hunter were having a
discussion about some concerns they have in common. Due to confidentiality, I
am just sharing the end of that conversation:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: Yeah, that is true. Man dad,
I have to be honest, I love being a missionary and I love working hard and
seeing families change. It has been such a blessing for me and I have changed
so much (I hope). I have often found that it is hard for me to see the change
in myself, does that make sense? I would say that that has been one of the
themes of my mission - becoming what the Lord wants me to become through
obedience and really, really hard work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">All of that being said dad, I am so excited to be with you
this summer. I want to make some really cool memories with you and with the
family. Haha, just saying! But, I am still focused and really loving the work.
Love you so much dad<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: Perhaps the biggest lesson I
learned on my mission is if I'm humble and do exactly what The Lord asks me to
do, everything works out the best. I'm happy, the people I teach are happy and my
family is blessed. Throughout our lives, mom and I have seen this over and over
again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">It sounds like you've learned this
lesson too. Don't forget it! You come home and get busy and can forget this
simple truth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">We are really pumped for this summer.
I'll be taking 3 weeks off between picking you up and then our family going to
Disneyland and Utah. We'll get other time too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Don't think about it though. It'll be
here before you know it and you'll have plenty of time to enjoy it. For now,
keep your eyes on the prize! Sprint to the end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter: You are right. I have
seen in my mission - how obedience brings miracles. The hardest part for me has
been being humble. Just accepting the Lords will and learning to find joy in
the journey. I am not the humblest person and I really struggle with patience.
But, I know the Lord knows and loves me. It is great to feel His love. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">I thank you for helping me stay
focused, and at the same time helping me have a great time Dad. I love you so
much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-25045106249110374372016-04-25T11:55:00.000-07:002016-05-12T11:56:03.262-07:00Flooding brings lots of service opportunities <div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">April 25, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hello all, how has your week
been? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Uruguay is getting cold, and the rain
has come! This week I have had some very cool experiences as we serve the
community. I was in a charla this last week when I noticed that my feet were
wet, and we realized that this person’s house was flooding! We quickly grabbed
buckets and went to work. Turned out that many of the houses on that street had
been flooded due to poor drainage. We also helped an investigator empty his
sewage container. It wasn’t the most fun experience but a great leaning
opportunity! It didn’t smell very good, but it was nice to do the
service. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">It has been increasingly difficult to
find people to teach, but we have talked with everyone. We have asked the
members of the church to help us find people to teach. We have an investigator
named Susana that has problems smoking. We will try to help her. We have has a
few special moments teaching Her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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names Leonardo. He was run over by a bus a year ago and still has some problems
from his accident. He can’t remember much, but He loves the Book of Mormon. If
he can remember the lessons and show a desire to be baptized, he will be. We
have found a few other families and people. But, as the time goes on I realize that
the church needs families - strong parents who guide their children towards the
temple. That is what I am looking for. I know it will come!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to teach, and help them progress towards baptism. We need to find people. The
ward is pretty small and seems to have less people each week! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has been on and off, but the cold showers in the winter really wake you up in
the morning! Luckily it hasn’t gotten too cold yet, so we are taking advantage
of it while we can! Hopefully we can fix the problem in the coming days, but
you never know! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Well, I hope all is well. The Lord
continues to bless us with excitement and desires to do His work, and to help
people come unto him. I know that He lives and loves us with all of His heart. thank
you for being lights on the hill. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I am doing pretty well. Man it has
been hard to just be obedient and patient. I am trying so hard Dad, so hard to
work and focus myself and help my comp, but it’s been really hard. I am not
sure what else to do ya know? I love him, He is a great kid but just very
immature and very prideful on certain things. We haven’t found anyone that has
lots of potential, but trust me we have busted our tails. I am working as hard
as ever, and I love being a missionary. I am trying to not think about the
time, but I am aware that is coming very soon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">We know you're working hard and
giving it your best. That's all the Lord asks. Don't be too discouraged. The
Lord knows your situation. Turn that hard situation into a blessing. I think of
the parable of the talents. The Lord gave men different talents
(opportunities). It didn't matter if they got 1, 5, or 10. It only mattered
what they did with what they had. Right now you might feel like you've got only
1 talent, a lean opportunity. Make of it what you can. The Lord will bless you
for it. Plus, there are lessons to be learned in this situation that you really
couldn't have learned as a ZL.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dad. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">You are right. Man, I sure feel that
I don’t have many talents right now. But, the truth is, Dad I have been blessed
with the ability and desire to be really, really obedient. As a companionship
we haven’t been exactly obedient, but with my personal obedience I feel really
good, and it has something that has improved in my mission. I not only do it,
but I do it because I love the Lord and want to serve Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"Then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God". That
confidence only comes from obedience. It is also powerful because you know that
when you are obedient you have the right to call down the blessings of heaven
and our father in heaven will listen to you. Like Elijah, or Lehi and Nephi in
Helaman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Helaman. It's interesting how powerful Lehi and Nephi were among the Lamanites.
Yet they were so ineffective among the Nephites. Sort of like the talents conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Pray like Nephi did on his tower and
then speak with boldness, without fear!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hunter: Thanks dad, Love you! Will
do! You inspire me to be a better servant of the Lord! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Sid: I love you Elder. It sounds like
you're signing off. If so, I'll talk to you next week. Have a great week and
may God bless you and your companion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hey mom, thanks for writing, sounds like
all is well at home! I can’t believe you completed 22 years! That is so long
mom! Haha, I am so proud of the two of you. It isn’t too common to have a
marriage last that long. What a blessing for me to have parents like the two of
you who work hard and love each other. I am so lucky and blessed. Thank you for
your example. Mom, I love you so much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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our greatest accomplishments are you & your sisters. You are the joy in our
posterity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">How are you today? Do have any fun
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: We have an asado de zona today
(a barbeque) l It was fun! I am doing well. It has rained soo much and I am
exhausted. I think I am going to take a nap in a little while! How are
you? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: A good nap every once in a while
is awesome! So is that a zone activity? How are things going with your
comp? Is it cold there?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: It is getting cold, but still
not to bad. My comp is alright. I think he is trying a little more, but it has
been so hard. I am trying to love, trying to invite, but sometimes I feel that
it is better to just lay off of him and let him do what He wants. President
wants me to do that, SO I am trying my best. He truthfully thinks that I am
just too strict and don’t know how to have fun in the mission. So I am trying
to have a little more fun, but it’s hard because honestly for about the past
year, I have focused so much on being exactly obedient and just working really
hard. I suppose I have been a little hard on him. We will see! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: Don't beat yourself up for being
too strict. You are doing what you are supposed to do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">But it's good to strike a balance. Try
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: It’s hard when we truly don’t
have people to teach. We have been rejected a lot. For me, it is normal, but
for my comp it has been hard. All is well; I am excited and love working mom!
The truth is, I love being a missionary :). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Have you found anything out about the
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: I can see that with your companion.
Well, maybe you can make some of your time in your apartment a little lighter,
just to give him some positive time. Does that make sense? It's hard to do when
you're used to working so hard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mission is supposed to be fun as well :). I had some questions but I have
forgotten all of them! Thank you for writing mom. I love you so much. I have extended
a hand to Chris, my friend. He has written me my whole mission. We have talked
a little about the gospel, but it is hard over email. I am going to have to
wait until I get back to really try and help there in the gospel. Love you
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Wow,
another week has come and gone in the great country of Uruguay. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This past week has been very crazy; lots
of ups and downs. The first thing is, its been raining a ton! I actually have
never seen so much rain in Uruguay. But, we are all trying to dry our clothes
and shoes; it is quite the challenge ;). We have been without power for a few
days, and it has been interesting, but great! :) There was the first tornado in
Uruguay this past week, and it destroyed a town. This past week we have been
gathering things to send to them, and it has been fun to do it with all of the
members. It is amazing how much people give when they have so little. It was
another testament to me that this is the true church, and we are willing to
give our hand to all of those in need.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
terms of investigators, we have been talking to lots of people and actually
have found a few people with potential. Susanna has lots of potential, and has
accepted the Book of Mormon and is reading. She smokes quite a bit, and it is
hard for her to quite. She is looking for peace in this life and I know she
will find it. Please pray for her, she will need strength to do what she needs
to do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
have others, but no one that went to church. I hope to continue to talk with
many. I love it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you for your prayers and for your faith, God blesses us as we are obedient. It
is personal obedience that He requires. We must make the choice. Thank you for
making that choice to be obedient. I know that blessings will come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love you all! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The work always goes better when you get to teach. We heard about the tornado.
That must have been very scary for those people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: How far away from you was the tornado? I woke up
Saturday morning with a text from Grandma Henderson telling us about
the tornado. We were pretty sure you weren't affected. But I didn't
consider all the rain that would mean for you. Have your boots helped? Are they
still in decent condition?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: They are doing well, but water
gets in :). It is funny, there is no such thing as staying dry now haha!
Everything I have is old and is breaking, but I love it! Truly that part
doesn’t bother me at all, actually I love to have stories like that :). For my
comp it is a little more difficult, I bought him an umbrella this week but ours
have both broke :) haha, we will look for new ones today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: How is your windbreaker? I kind of figured most things
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: The windbreaker is still good!
It has saved me, and my comp uses the other one that I brought. Everything is
fine, it just needs to last a little longer and then I will leave it all
haha! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: Yep. Just give it all away. Except keep the wind breaker
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Hunter: Don’t worry, like 3 weeks before
I go home I will make a list of all that I have that is still good and
ask what you want me to keep and give away. :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Tina: Perfect! Can you believe we get to see your
handsome face in less than 3 weeks? I hadn't thought much about that until
a few people said something to me yesterday. Something to look forward
to! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Well chief, I can't tell you enough how much I love you. Your
dad and I are so incredibly proud of you. We pray for you very often. Heavenly
Father has given you some very unique blessings that you are using to bless
others. I have seen this so many times through your letters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-958121365036138302016-04-04T10:55:00.000-07:002016-05-11T14:50:36.796-07:00First week in Maronas<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This
week has been quite the adventure - getting lost, finding our way, and seeing
the Lords hand in everything we do. I am so grateful for His guide during this
time. It has been amazing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">This
week we arrived in our new area with pretty much nothing. We found a map, and
went to town. It was great to feel the spirit as we worked diligently. We weren’t
able to have anyone come to church this past week. But, we are working hard and
plan to have quite a few this next week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">General
Conference was quite the experience, what inspiring talks and words! I loved
Elder Holland’s talk on the ups and downs that we have with the spirit, and how
to maintain ourselves at a level to be able to receive revelation and guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">I
testify of the truthfulness of this gospel. We are passing through hard things,
but Jesus Christ passed through so much more. Thank you for your prayers and
support. Please pray for my companion, Eñder Briñez. It has been a very hard
week for him. He needs your love and support. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Hello Dad, thank you for this great report. I enjoy reading
about your life and the family, it sounds like all is very well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Well, it has been quite the adventure Dad. It seems that the Lord
is always wanting us to grown and stretch. He is really stretching me! We got
to our new area where there was noooo information about investigators that we are
supposed to be teaching. The area book was completely empty. There was nothing
haha. Well, we just went out and started talking to everyone. Luckily we’re
live with two other elders and they pointed us to the church, and we
miraculously found the bishop. We entered the church only to have the alarms go
off because I had no idea that they had an alarm here in Montevideo. What an experience
it has been! We have talked to many people. I have loved just being able to
focus on my area and the people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from Columbia. His name is Elder Briñez. He told me that He doesn’t want to be
here anymore. He is bored and tired of working. After talking for a half hour,
reading scriptures and pretty much using everything I could think of, we
left and went for a walk. We just talked about life, about why he wanted to
come on the mission and all. In the end he decided to give it one more day. We
went and played soccer, but it didn’t help. He is determined to go home. He
asked me how He can leave. It has been sad, I have loved working and helping
him this past week. But, the truth is I am out of answers. He is currently
seeing how much a plane ticket costs. It has been hard dad. I just want to end
really strong working super hard. But things have come to a pause. Any advice? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid: When we talk about finishing strong it includes all types
of challenges. Who knows what challenges you will face. It sounds like this is
one of them. Don't look at it like this is preventing you from finishing
strong. Rather, look at it like this is one of the challenges to be born. Your
job is to bare it well. Lift and inspire him. Tell him you know he can do it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Do you know why he came on a mission? Is it because he loves the
Lord and wants to serve? If not, he will have to get rid of any other reason
and choose to serve for this reason. Happiness as a missionary can only come
when we serve for the right reason. There is no substitute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Mom is right. Sometimes, the best way is to have great
experiences with the people. That is how you start to love them. That is how
you start to feel the blessings of service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">Don't feel down son. You have been blessed with this companion
and he with you. Your assignment is to help him grow. Be patient with that.
Watch for little signs of growth and rejoice in them. As you see him show faith
and try, tell him you are proud of him and point out the blessings that come.
He will grow if his heart is sincere. The Lord has placed him in your care.
Care for him as the Lord would.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 13.0pt;">I have to run. I'm glad we got a few minutes to talk. Don't be
discouraged you are doing great. You have a big job with a white-wash to deal
with. Love the members. Be helpful to the bishop and ward leaders in whatever
way they need. Don't criticize them but be patient and supportive. Just like in
you other areas they will come to love you and you will come to love them.
Enjoy this final leg of your journey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has been one of the craziest, most rewarding, hardest weeks of the mission this
past week. I don’t actually know where to begin. I will try to recap all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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most important thing is that, after much difficulty, Matias was baptized and
then confirmed a member of the church. It was a very long battle. He had to
overcome so much opposition from his family and his friends. He shared a
testimony after his baptism about the power of prayer; it was very
inspiring. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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very sad news, it seems that Tomas and Nadia have heard some negative things
about the church and had a negative experience with some members, so we have
taken a step back with them. He continues to read and pray. I know He will
overcome his doubts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have been transferred to barrio 14, in Maroñas. I will finish my last couple of
months there, and I will be training a new missionary, which means that I will
enter in a whitewash. A whitewash is when two brand new missionaries enter. I
plan on getting lost quite a few times :). This is actually on of the most
dangerous parts of the mission, so I plan on just taking a Book of Mormon with
pamphlets in the street :). (He explained to us that the reason it’s
dangerous is because most people are homeless. They have erected tent cities to
live in. Apparently, this is very common in large cities in Central & South
America).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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am so excited; I know that this is the true church. The prophets will address
us this week. (He is referring to our church’s general conference meetings
broadcast from Salt Lake City). I hope that we can all think of some questions.
The spirit will tell us what we need to change in our lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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called me yesterday to thank me for the 7 changes as a zone leader, almost a
year! He thought it had been 7 months, haha it was funny :). He said,
"Thank you for giving this assignment your heart and soul, I am thankful.
I love having strong, obedient missionaries like you. I need you to finish
strong, training a new missionary in a whitewash. The ward has zero confidence
in the missionaries that are there now. You have a big task. I know you can do
It." haha he later mentioned that I am going to be a district leader, in a
whitewash, training. :). Gotta love it! The truth is, I AM SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!
We are going to kill it, working our tails off! I am in the 4th quarter like
you say, but I am working as if there is a 5th quarter, does that make sense?
Love you dad, I will send this out to mom as well. Have a great day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your new area a suburb of Montevideo? I'm not excited about the safety factor
but I'm sure that doesn't shock you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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so sorry to hear about Tomas. We will continue to pray for him & his
daughter. Sometimes these things happen. I have found that the truth will
always prevail in the end. We just have to rely on that. If he will keep
reading & praying the spirit will be able to touch him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love knowing that were both doing the same thing at that moment - watching
conference. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Well, it is just dangerous because the neighborhoods have been created for
people who can’t afford homes, and all of the homeless people live there. But,
I am not too worried mom. Everyone talks about it as a huge deal. But its
nothing compared to like Columbia <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I hope this finds you all well and excited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The work of The Lord continues to hasten, as we have seen
some of the biggest miracles this past week. I mentioned the story of
Tomas and Nadia, they continue to do well and will be baptized on the 9th of
April. I think they will really enjoy general Conference in a few weeks.
(General Conference is when the leaders of our church speak to us from Salt
Lake City. These meetings occur every April & October. They are broadcast
via satellite and internet all over the world.) They are so awesome. We have
had three charlas. Or lessons, with them this last week, and we will go to them
on Tuesday. Tomas actually went to another church to see what it was like, and
said he didn’t really like it. When he got home he opened the Book of Mormon
and the first part he read talked of false Prophets and churches. He said,
"I would have to be blind to not see what God is trying to tell
me." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Matias will be baptized this coming Saturday, we are
excited for him! He has shown big progress. I am excited to see him enter the
waters of baptism. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">In terms of finding, it has been a little slower this
week. We continue using the video from the church to find people to teach. It
is another inspired video. I encourage you to post it on Facebook. You can
touch so many lives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, I love you all so
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This is the link to the video Hunter refers to. It’s a
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">What a great letter! I am excited to hear about Tomas
& Nadia. He sounds very prepared. We will continue to pray for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We will look for that video. It sounds very powerful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We love you so much!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for this email. You inspire me as you continue
to conquer things that surprise me! Way to go with the cliff!!! You have really
gone out of your comfort zone, what a blessing! (Tina repelled down a 75
ft cliff)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">As for dad, man he has had to work so much. I hope he
doesn’t have to continue that. I think that its pretty easy to just burn out
after a while. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I hope it is on Saturday as well, Brooke will love it! If
not, it’s going to be a hard choice and a really good learning experience :).
(This is in reference to Brooke’s state gymnastics competition. We don’t know
if the event occurs on Sat. or Sun.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Love you so much mom, the weeks fly bye in Uruguay.
Sometimes as I lay in bed I wonder if I really have 21 months in the mission,
can it really be? It just makes me want to focus and finish way better than I
started! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey dad! Thanks for the letter. You always inspire me. I
am so surprised at your dedication to work and to church, and somehow you find
time for the family. Are you sure you can keep it all up?? Is work going to
slow down at some point? Do they pay you what you are worth?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This week has been so incredible dad. They continue to
progress, they have so many friends in the church. the ward has changes,
everyone is excited, they saw 5 poeple in church this week! These ex
missionaries that gave me a hard time 2 changes ago are now asking to leave
with us, its pretty cool. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I have been talking to elder smart, I will actually be
living on BYU campus, and I have a friend here in the mission who isn’t into
sports at all and is going to BYU. So, I believe that I can get a season pass
to all BYU events (like 200 bucks), I would love that! Or, a season pass for
football and we just have some great weekends, I would love that dad! I think
that along with priesthood session are some of the memories that I think of
most with you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I love you dad, have a great week. I am doing really well,
its been hard with this companion, but I am determined to be humble and love
it! I am grateful because he teaches well and works hard! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">From Grace: Hi chief! How are you? From the letters so far
you sound great! I can't wait to Skype you on Mother's Day! I am starting a new
softball season next week and I'm really exited! How many investigators did you
have at church? I know your working with a lot, so I hope you had a good turn
out. I love you and hope you have a good week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey Hunter, heffe <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I haven't written in a while, it's Brooke!!! Gymnastics is
great I've gotten 2nd in all of my meets and done so well!!!! All but one of my
scores are in the 9's only one of them as 8.975...haha, I have my last one this
season coming up in a few weeks (states) in excited!! So my friend I've come to
know is Bella, she has a really bad cancer and it's to the point where she gets
so much chemo and it's barely helps,it's all over her body . But she's a happy
person and I've loved getting to know her. She and her mom attended church
today and it was great they said! She likes it and is coming to mutuals and she
even got a personal progress book and a necklace with the young women's torch
on it! She's really excited and so am I! I'm going to help her in any way she
needs it! She brings joy into my life and makes me smile ! I feel like a
missionary , and it's great! You are my role model Hunter and I love and miss
you! It's crazy you have about 2 months till you come home!!!! Wow!!! Keep
doing what you're doing and I love you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you so much for writing me, I am so proud of you, you
sound amazing! Keep working hard, you will do great in gym!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Wow, what a missionary! Isn’t it interesting how the person
that learns the most is the person that shares the gospel? I am sure you
learned a lot about the gospel as you saw your friend at church - keep it
up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Haha Brooke its gone bye so fast, sometimes I wonder if I
have been able to do all that The Lord expects. But, I am getting better each
day, and luckily still have ,lots of time to be a full time missionary! :) Love
you so much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Brooke: Thank you I'll try my best with my friend. THAT’S SO
TRUE! I'm learning a lot more by helping and teaching her! And Hunter you've
done so well and I know your time in the mission is running short, but the big
mission, life, it goes on and on and you'll have plenty of opportunities to
teach and use what you've learned so far! You're a great inspiration to me and
our family I love you!!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hello All! </div>
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I hope that this email finds you well. I am doing great in
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On Tuesday I had an intercambio, or exchange of companions,
and I stayed in my area with Elder Cruz. We had had a pretty good day. I had
felt the spirit and we had talked to many people. We had talked about some
objectives for the intercambio. He mentioned wanting to follow the spirit and
relying upon it to make good decisions. I had pondered on how we were going to
accomplish that, and not much had come to my head. At about 8:00, we went to
contact a reference and got a little lost. I can’t say that I remember feeling
anything special, but I decided to clap a house, and a man appeared. After
about a minute of talking to him, he let us come in, and needless to say I was
shocked. We entered, and long story short; his wife had left him 3 days before
(unexpectedly) and this same day that we visited him he mentioned to his
daughter that they needed to go to a church. We just testified of the
truthfulness of the Gospel, and he completely accepted. He was willing to read
the folleto and even took a Book of Mormon. </div>
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He and his daughter came to church this last Sunday, and
loved it. At the end, when he saw that his little daughter (her name is Adiana,
she is 8) was running with other girls her age, he broke down. I followed Him
into the bathroom and he said, “These past few days have been so hard. I
arrived home one night with my daughter and the house was empty. My wife was
gone. My daughter has been sad. I am thankful for the family that I now have in
the church.” He then looked at me with these big red eyes and just said,
"Thank you for knocking my door". </div>
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This has been such a miracle for me in this time of my
mission. I am thankful for the gospel; it truly changes lives. It is changing
mine each and every day. </div>
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It is still a long process, but they are doing very well.
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Mathias also came to church. He will be baptized on the 26th
of this month. Isabel and her daughters also came. Do you remember Synthia!?
She also came and we had a charla with her. All in all we had a great week
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I know that this is the true church. As I think of Tomas and
Nadia, I think of a scripture in Matthew. Mathew 11:28-30. God will lift us, He
will bless us. We just need to let him. </div>
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I love you so much! Have a great week! </div>
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Elder Henderson </div>
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What a wonderful experience. I am absolutely convinced that
miracles happen while we are doing our best to do the Lord's work. When we make
and execute a plan, He finds a way to turn our efforts into a blessing for
someone. If we don't exercise faith through action, then we miss opportunities.</div>
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We'll share this beautiful experience with the girls
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I am 10 minutes late for a meeting that I really don't want
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I know you have heard it many times but I need to tell you
again how grateful mom and I are for you. You have no idea how your choices,
your example, have blessed our lives. Mom and I are humbled by your example of
diligence and integrity. Your sisters make choices everyday thinking "what
would my big brother think of me." You cousins do the same.</div>
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We don't ask for it, but sometimes The Lord asks us to lead.
This is your lot. You have been given an assignment to lead. It is the manner
in which you lead that is so meaningful to mom and I. You do it with a whole
and honest heart. Without guile. You do it because you love the Lord and his
children. Not for any other vain purpose. You do it simply because Christ asked
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Mom and I have never done anything to deserve this. We have
simply been blessed to have you in our family. By some miracle, The Lord saw
fit to send you to us. We can't account for it but we will forever be grateful.
Thank you for blessing us. Thank you for loving the people of Uruguay. They
need you and, I think you need them.</div>
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Run on son. Sprint through the line. Do it because you love
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Your grateful Dad</div>
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I love you dad, thank you for helping me and being my
biggest fan, you and mom have always been my rock. I hope you know that I have
prayed many times this week that you and mom can find a balance and work as a
team as you both have so much to do and so little time. The yoke needs to be
shared. I know you know this better than anyone. I love you so much. You are
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We appreciate your prayers. Balance is something we are constantly working at.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>I had forgotten but in my mission our motto was !Siempre Fieles! It's great to see you use it.</div>
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I'll try to type through my tears. Your dad has conveyed my
thought perfectly. We are so incredibly grateful for you. Every night as we
kneel & pray for you, I can't help but look over at the picture we have on
our wall of you as a little boy. I think of the true gift you are to us &
all who know you.</div>
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The spirit has confirmed to me on more than one occasion
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Thanks for being such a noble son.</div>
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Love,</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We made some grilled cheese, super yummy! Just lacked the Campbell’s
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hello from Uruguay! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It is amazing how fast the weeks go by, seems that each one
just goes a little quicker. This week was filled with lots of different things,
but we were able to work very hard in our area and the lord has blessed us so
much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We went to church knowing that it was very possible that we
wouldn’t have any investigators there, but as we sat there, a mom and her
daughter walked in! Her name is Isabel, and she is really nice. We will charla
with them on Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Mathias also came, and he has accepted a baptismal date for
the 26th, I am so happy for him. He is 23 years old and has actually talked
just a little bit about serving a mission. He has a long way to go but that
would be really cool to see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I sat in the sacrament room and just thanked my Heavenly
Father for the blessings that I had received. The truth is, this is His work,
and we can choose to be apart of it or not. I felt peace and comfort as I
thought about the things I want to do better the next week. Truthfully it was a
big blessing to work so hard and then see some fruits of our labors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">As I sat there pondering, a scripture came to my mind -
Doctrine and Covenants 64:33-34. It talks about going about and doing good. I
love going about and just serving people, service is a true act of love. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I invite all of you to really think about how you can serve
someone this week; because by small and simple things are great things brought
to pass - Precept by precept and line upon line. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I love you all. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Elder Henderson <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hello familia, how are you?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I have had just a crazy week! There has been hardly time to
wash clothes haha! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We had concilñio on Tuesday, and that took the whole day. On
Miercoles we worked very hard, but we had to travel to help a missionary that
was having a few problems with obedience. So that took a big chunk out of our
day. On Thursday we had to plan the zone conference, but decided to do it late
at night, so we finished at about 11. The next morning we woke up early to go
across the zone for an intercambio with two missionaries that are struggling a
little. We saw some great miracles. We had to leave their house at about 10:30
because the zone conference was on Saturday morning. We woke up early to get
everything finished. I don’t know how but we did it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The Lord has blessed us so much. We had three people in
church this last week! Mathis, Isabelñ and su hija. I just thanked Heavenly
Father for this huge blessing. I don’t know how He does it sometimes! Thank you
for all of your prayers. The work continues to march on at a very quick pace. I
love you all. Have a great week!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">You're crazy week sounds like your dads week! It's crazy the
pace that we keep sometimes. But it's also amazing how the Lord enables our
capacities and helps us to make everything happen. You are a good leader Hunter.
I can feel your loving concern in this email. The missionaries in your zone
have surely been blessed by your willingness to help & serve them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We pray for you, your area, your companion, and your zone
every day. We also prayed for you to find people to teach and that they will
have desires to come to church. Heavenly Father is hearing all those prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hola,</div>
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This past week was so great! I am sorry that I didn't write
last week, it has been crazy. Anyway, the highlight of the week was that Elder
Bednar came to our mission! It was a great experience; I learned so much from
Him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The first thing I learned was that we need to learn by faith,
and that is done as we act. We are not objects; we cannot let other things act
upon us. He applied this to our teaching, many times we dont let our
investigators find the answers because it is much more easily to just give them
the answer. He was so direct and we all felt the spirit, it was special.<o:p></o:p></div>
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He also talked about what a successful missionary and member
is. He said that it's the same answer for both things. It is someone who is
faithful to the covenants that He or she has made in the temple. He then talked
about consecration, and it was very special. I enjoy how simple He speaks. He
doesn't make you think that he is anything more than you are. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The other thing he talked about was the Book of Mormon. His
testimony is so strong; he said that we need to read it more. We need to study
it and ask. It was inspiring as he bore his testimony of the book. I invite you
all to take more time to read it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This past week we also found a new investigator named
Mathias. He is great, and has come to church and we plan to invite him to be
baptized tomorrow. He has a lot of potential; please pray for us that we can
help him find the answers to his questions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cynthia is doing well, she couldn’t come to church this past
week, but is reading the Book of Mormon. I know she will learn of the truthfulness
of the Gospel as she studies. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for your prayers, I am praying for you daily. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Love,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Elder Henderson </div>
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Elder Henderson's best friend from high school, Nick Mortensen, is serving in the neighboring mission in Uruguay. They were able to see each other briefly at the combined mission conference.</div>
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As a side note: Elder Henderson was assigned a new companion last week. His name is Elder Perry and he is from North Carolina. They are working hard together!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-48842181730537030022016-02-15T14:31:00.000-08:002016-02-15T15:10:21.309-08:00Many teaching opportunities!<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hola,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It has been a great week in Uruguay! The truth is, the Lord
has blessed us so much during these past 3 months. This last Saturday, Aylen
was baptized and confirmed a member of the church. It was a terrific
experience, as the mom has now been reactivated with her daughter.<u> </u>The
grandma is an active member, so in many ways it is like a whole family has been
reactivated. She also gave a huge testimony, and it was on repentance! I didn’t
think a nine-year-old girl could know so much about that, but she stood up and
talked for 5 minutes about the atonement and how she has seen herself change.
She also mentioned her mom, and how she is seeing a big change in her as well.
It was a great baptism!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This Sunday, Cynthia also came to church. She is the sister
of an active member, and is about 25 years old. She came, and loved it!
Afterwards, we had a charla with Her and a member, and we were able to place a
baptismal date. She will be baptized on the 12 of March. We are excited for
her! The problem is, she works so much that the only day we can charla with her
is on Sunday, so its going to be hard to teach all of the lessons! Please pray
for her that she can come to understand better, and that her desires to follow
Jesus Christ will grow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We have been able to find a couple of new people to teach
this week, and have many charlas set up for this coming week. We hope to have
quite a few people in church, and to have at least two investigators
progressing. Thank you for your prayers, they help us so much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">To finish, I want to testify of the truth of the work that is
taking place in the whole world. Missionaries everywhere are seeing miracles,
and it is so exciting to see. People and choosing each day to follow the
example of Jesus Christ, and there really is nothing better that we can do.
Please help the missionaries, give them excitement, help them find, everyone
will be blessed. Have a great week. I love you all!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Elder Henderson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Elder,</div>
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Wow! Your teaching is exploding! How exciting! We pray each
night that you and your companion will find people to teach. We will continue
to pray for those you're working with too. </div>
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We are so proud of you. Stay focused and keep up the great
work.</div>
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Love,</div>
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Mom</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah, the truth is The Lord has blessed us a ton these past
few weeks with people to teach. I have never taught so much in my life, and I
love it because it helps me stay super focused and just working hard. Great
times! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> Aylen's baptism. She had a lot of support from her family and friends.</span></div>
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Aylen was baptized by Elder Henderson's companion, Elder Leite.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-26591125286071722142016-02-08T06:52:00.000-08:002016-02-15T14:38:56.687-08:00Using the Improbable to Achieve the Impossible<div class="MsoNormal">
Hola!</div>
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This week I had the privilege of going to a mission meeting,
and our president talked about achieving the impossible. Elder Nelson mentions
it in a talk, and it has followed me throughout the week.</div>
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Later in the week I gave a presentation on this same subject
to the zone, and we had a great spirit there. </div>
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"The Lord uses the improbable to achieve the
impossible".</div>
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As I think about this, I realize that is is 100 percent
true. Thinking about the Book of Mormon, the two thousand stripling warriors,
and of course, Jesus Christ. </div>
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All were asked to do things that, to man, were impossible.
But, with the help of our Father, they were all able to achieve what they had
been asked. At the end, we talked about how as missionaries, we are called to
do the impossible. In the tiny country of Uruguay there are 8,500 people for
each missionary! We are called to invite other to come unto Christ, meaning
ALL people. Amazing to think! </div>
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I believe that each one of us is called to achieve the
imposible in some form, but thanks to our Lord and Savior all things are
possible. Thank you for your hard work, your diligence and your great desires
to follow the only path that leads to eternal life. </div>
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On another note, Aylen will be baptized this coming Saturday. She is so excited, and doing so great! Her mom is now active, along
with her other two sisters. The grandma has always been active, and is so
grateful for the change she has seen in her daughter. </div>
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Aylen is a very special girl, but is very shy. On Sunday,
she stood up and bore her testimony! She was there for about 5 minutes talking
about the expiación of Jesus Christ and all that He had done for her. it was
amazing, and everyone was amazed. </div>
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Americo is doing well, it has been difficult to teach Him
because of his cancer, chemo is no fun. Please pray for him, he is a great
person. </div>
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We had another great first charla with the sister of an
active member, Her name is Synthia. It was interesting because she has much
knowledge of the bible and of the churches, so we bore testimony of the Restoration.
The spirit was so very strong, the spirit always is stronger when you say the
words of Joesph Smith. It was very special, she will be coming to church next
week, and we have talked about baptism for the first week of March.</div>
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The Lord continues to bless with miracles, I am very
grateful for your prayers, I love you all so very much.</div>
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It sounds like another amazing week in the mission field. We
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you and your investigators we feel closer to you and The Lord's work.</div>
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We'll continue praying for Gonzalo, Aylen, Americ, and now
Synthia. Please tell them the Tucson Henderson's are praying for them to feel
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Ok. Thanks dad. It was really interesting. We brought a
member that doesn’t have much experience, and it was tough. The member wanted
to help, and we should have explained a little better before we went in, but it
is hard to explain how a charla will go when you have to just meet the person.
It comes with experience. Anyway, at one point she had a doctrinal question,
and the member said, “Ya know, I cant say that this in the only true church,
but its the one for me.” We were patient and didn’t say anything. But, at the
end I was sure to pause and look this women straight in the eyes and say,
"I know that this is the ONLY true church os Jesus Christ, and that it was
restored by Joseph Smith". It was a powerful moment.</div>
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Well done. You handled it in a very mature way. I'm sure
that experience will impact both Synthia and the in experienced member.
Everyone's testimony is at a different level. We all need to be strengthened.</div>
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investigators & new members. Like dad said, we feel closer to you & the
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">What a great message your president shared from Elder Nelson.
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It has been another hot, but great week in La Costa! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This past week we had charlas with Aylen and Americo, they
are both doing well. Aylen will be baptized in a couple of weeks; we are all
excited for this step. Americo is doing well, he is reading the Book of Mormon
and truly looking for an answer. The trouble is, he wants to be convinced of
what He is doing, he is looking for a sign or something like that, so it has
been tough with Him. Please pray for us that we may have the spirit as we work
with him. In the end, the spirit is going to have to touch him. We feel that
there isn’t too much more we can do as missionaries. His whole family is
praying and reading along with him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We were blessed to find another part member family. In this
case, the mom isn’t a member of the church and the daughter is. The mom is
named Betty, and she couldn't make it to church this past week because of work.
She works until Sunday morning, so please pray that she may be willing to sacrifice
some work to go to church. She is a great lady. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The Lord has continued to bless us with people to teach. We
have found many people this week, and have even had up to three charlas in a
day! Thank you for your payers, we need them! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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now! Not only hot, but man is it humid :). We have found that a useful way to
find is go, clap at a door, and ask for water. As we drink slowly we start
talking about the gospel and it becomes a contact! There are always blessings
haha! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I hope all is well, thank you for all that you do. May God
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humid. Even in the shade you felt like you were melting. The blessing we had
was that most days it would rain like crazy around noon. The rain came on coastal
winds that cooled the air so in the afternoon it was humid but not as hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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commitments including prayer and study he is putting himself in a place to
receive inspiration. If he is sincere, it will come. We are praying for him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Not much, I am playing ping-pong with my comp today, he is
good! We have some big charlas tonight, so we will see! We have concilio (leadership
meeting) on Tuesday and some other things; this week is going to fly! How are
you? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The next time you play ping-pong take some pictures. It would
be cool to see!!! Are their tables similar to the ones in the States?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah they are the same. I mean everything from the church here
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Great pictures! I remember you saying the pizza is a little
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It is much different normally, but here in La Costa we found
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The family is doing really well. Everyone is busy with school
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Brooke is going to teach FHE tonight. She has been working on
a lesson over the weekend. We always read your letters for FHE as well.
Everyone is anxious to hear your news of the week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Looks like you guys have a good time together. Remember
how challenging some comps can be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">By the way. Lindsey used your letter about a testimony
serving a mission. The class she taught went really well. So many people told
us after how inspiring it was. She said that after yours was read someone asked,
"What general authority said that?" Then the reader looked at the
bottom and said, "Oh, this was from Hunter!" They all laughed but
said you were very inspiring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Lindsey has really grown. She is so much more focused than
when you left. She is focused on her grades and focused in JTED. She is focused
at church and focused on a mission. You'd be proud of her.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Elder Henderson & his companion, Elder Leite, were able to attend the Montevideo Temple with the other missionaries in their zone.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-18548992525995559552016-01-25T11:37:00.000-08:002016-02-24T11:42:20.066-08:00A week of miracles<div class="MsoNormal">
January 25, 2016</div>
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Hola,</div>
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This past week was one filled with so many great moments; I
wish I could share them all with you. However, I would like to go into a little
detail about one of the best ones.</div>
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Many of you know that Gonzalo was baptized this past week.
This news spread quickly through the ward, and everyone has become re focused
on missionary work. My companion and I were studying one morning, and felt
impressed that we needed to visit someone that our ward mission leader had
mentioned. His name is Americo, and he is married to a lady that is very faithful
in the church. They have two boys, one of which served a mission and is sealed
n the temple. We felt impressed to go and try to teach him, but we knew that he
had already been in contact with many missionaries, and that He knew all of the
ward. Usually, the wife is very careful, and doesn’t want to offend him so she doesn’t
let the missionaries try and teach. Anyway, we went to their house and the wife
(Ana) answered, ad we started talking. We told her what we had seen with Gonzalo,
and that we felt that we needed to teach Her husband. She, without hesitating,
opened the door and we walked in. Americo is amazing, and was diagnosed only a
few months ago with prostate cancer. This caught my attention because of
Grandpa, and so we began talking about this cancer. We became great friends and
we showed each other pictures of our families, the spirit was strong. In this,
the first charla, he told us that He had never sat down with missionaries
before. They had never been bold enough to ask if He wanted to talk! I was
shocked, but grateful for the chance. We continued talking, and then went back another
time last week to teach the restoration. We invited him to be baptized, and he
is very hesitant. he has many doubts,. and we are working hard do uncover them.
But, I feel that with time He will come around. He came to church this Sunday
with His wife, what a miracle! Please pray for him as we have these charlas, we
plan on talking about the Book of Mormon and the plan of salvation this week.
He is amazing.</div>
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We have an incomplete family that we are working with. The
mom lives with her 3 daughters, all very young but one is 9. They all came to
church this Sunday, and Aylen will be baptized in two weeks. </div>
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The work continues to progress, thank you for all that you
all do. I know that each of you try hard to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it
is the only way to be happy. Thank you for your prayers, I love you all very
much.</div>
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Love Elder Henderson <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Do you have any fun plans today? How is your companions foot
feeling? I'm excited to hear all about your week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We cleaned our house this morning, and then we played ping
pong and just chilled. We are writing now and then we are going to go home and
rest a little. i am going to work out and then tonight we have to prepare a
presentation for a zone conference that we have in a couple days in Montevideo.
We ge tto go to the temple, I am excited for that :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-23661132458291795672016-01-18T12:14:00.000-08:002016-02-24T12:20:37.609-08:00Gonzolo's baptism<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">January 18, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The biggest news this week is... Gonzalo was baptized and
confirmed a member of the church!! It was so special; I will try my best to go
through the details.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">On Friday night my companion and I went to the church to test
the font, you can never be too sure here in Uruguay. Miraculously, it works! No
filling the font with bottles this time! ;) Saturday morning we woke up, got
ready and went to the church to fill the font and set up everything. Gonzalo
arrived at 10, and his baptism was a t 10:30. Many ward members showed up, and
the friends of Gonzalo and Natalia (The wife of Gonzalo) came from Argentine!
Turns out the two women were companions in the mission field. Anyway, at 10:30
we started, and you could tell that all were anxious. After His baptism, He
changed and came into the sacrament room, where Natalia was waiting for him. As
He entered, she just started crying. She looked at me and my companion, and
just said "Thank you, thank you". He came in, and they sat together.
Natalia and Her friend sang a duet of I know that my redeemer lives, and it was
very powerful. The last verse was only sang by Her friend, because Natalia
couldn’t stop crying. You could really see how much this meant to her. After,
Gonzalo was invited to give His testimony, and He talked about how Happy He
was. He was emotional as well, which is something very unusual for him. Natalia
bore Her testimony, and mentioned, "I have been part of many baptisms, but
for me, this is the most special one." It was a huge step in the life of
Gonzalo. They are doing so well. After, Natalia came up to us and said, you are
both invited to our sealing in a year! Haha, they are both very happy. On Sunday,
Gonzalo was confirmed and received the Aaronic Priesthood, we will be going over
the sacrament so that He can prepare to pass and bless. It was a great day,
thank you for your thoughts and prayers, what a miracle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We were also blessed to find a part member family; it is a
women with three kids. A turn out one of the kid’s isn’t baptized, and they
came to church this last week. She will be baptized in about 2 or 3 weeks,
another small miracle :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I can’t help but think about our family, the tough times that
we have had with Health problems. I want you all to know that I am praying for
you,, and I wish I could do more to help. But know that I am praying, and that
I love you. I know that families are eternal, and I know that Christ loves us. We
are given challenges to become stronger, thank you for staying true to the
faith. Have a great week. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">What a great weekend! It sounds like The Lord helped you find
a truly precious family. Be sure to enjoy your time with them while you're
still in the area. Every time you visit be sure to share a message with him
that teaches and strengthens him. I know members should and can do this, so
take a member when you can. But don't let too much time go by without going
over to see and fortify them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We are proud of you and your comp.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I am crying happy tears right now! What a beautiful family
they are. You will not forget the role you have played in this miracle in their
life. It sounds like an amazing meeting full of the spirit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Please tell them we are excited to meet them & will
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah mom, it is cooking! The heat is hot, but with humidity
it is so much worse! Thankfully we have a fan in our house, so we just take it
with us from room to room, I don’t know how I would sleep without it! The
trouble is, clothes don’t dry! Haha, so it has been a challenge, but you just
gotta love it :) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Mom says you're on. How are you today? We are excited to hear
about Gonzalo's baptism. What did you do for P-day?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I haven’t done much; we played games with the new zone,
played ping-pong and some other games. We don’t have a soccer ball, so we didn’t
play. We will have to find one. I am a little concerned with the zone, there
isn’t the same urgency that there used to be in the mission. The only person
that we have progressing in our zone is from our area, we actually found a part
member family, and the mom came to church and brought her daughter, we placed a
fecha with her, so that was awesome! But other than that, there isn’t anyone in
the zone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm surprised you don't own a soccer ball and pump! Go buy
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Ah don't you love leadership. You and your comp own the
responsibility to light a fire under the zone. It's a balance but I observed in
my mission that some missionaries always had people progressing. They refused
to believe that there weren't people in their area who were ready. They worked
so hard and with such confidence that they just always had people. I imagine
you and your comp are like that. You have to figure out how to get your zone to
believe that same thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">So how's your comp holding up? Is he sprinting through the
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah, the zone does just not want it as much as I think it
could. That was something that we had in Melo, although I think in some cases I
took it to the extreme. I have learned, and am trying hard to find a balance, I
struggle to see why missionaries wouldn’t have just a burning passion and
desire to have people progressing, ya know? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">My comp is... ok. I have noticed that we all do the same
things, there are little signs about being trunky. It just depends on each comp,
when they come. Haha, Elder Leite is awezome, but he only does what I do. If I
don’t do something, he wont. This is hard, but it helps me learn diligence and
how to be an example. He is great as long as I am doing all that I should be,
does that make sense?? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It does. Well, at least he's willing to go along. That means
you need to drive hard. Help him run through the finish line. We all need help
like that at different times of our lives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I remember when I had 3 months to go in my mission my
president asked me how I wanted to end. I was an AP at the time and he knew I
wanted to be a zone leader. I told him I didn't care where I was assigned but
that I wanted a comp who worked work who was a worker. The next month my
president put me over a zone that I had served in most of my mission. I had
served in three of the areas. He put me with Elder Blunt. Blunt had only 10
months in the mission and it was his first time as a zone leader. He had played
football at Stanford and we really hit it off. Blunt was a worker. He
absolutely refused to accept defeat. People would say no and he'd kindly keep
working on them. We had lots of people in our teaching pool though many were
slow to progress. Since we just kept working on them many eventually started to
move and make progress. It was an awesome time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I remember we taught a single guy in his late 20s. He was
really smart and was trying to go to a university in Guatemala City. We just
kept working with him and encouraging him. As my last couple of weeks
approached it was clear he wasn't going to accept baptism before I left. A
couple of nights before I finished we reviewed the story of the restoration and
testified that Joseph did see God the Father and Jesus Christ. I told him he
needed to remember my testimony, though I would be gone. Well, he came back and
found us the next day. He wanted to be baptized and asked if I would do it. He
had been to church many times and knew many members. We quickly got organized
and found the only time we could do it was the morning I left the mission. So,
we met at the church at 5:30 am. Members came and it was a great service. I
hugged him and left him in the care of those good members. My comp and I went
to the changes meeting and I went home. I loved having a comp that help drive
me hard to the end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I'm proud of you. You are the man! Drive on son. You have the
strength and attitude to make it happen. Be great. It's a choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It has been another great, hot week in La Costa! Many things
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1. The first and most important thing that happened is that
Gonzalo came to church, and will be baptized this coming saturday! We are
excited for him, He is a great man, and has amazing desires to follow Christ.
The Bishop has already talked to him about getting the aaronic priesthood, so
He seems to really be doing well. He will habve his interview on Friday, we are
so happy!</div>
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2. My companion and I are styaing together, which means that
I will be his last comp before he goes home. The changes in the zone were
actually pretty big, we have many new missionaries, and quite a few that are
going to be training new missionaries, so it will be a great change.</div>
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3. Right now, Uruguay has all of their vacations, so
everyone i8s going to the beach and enjoying the hot climate. The hard hting
is, pretty much everyone that we talk to is from a different part of Uruguay,
so it has been increasingly difficult to find poeple that live on our area, we
have resorted more to knocking doors than doing contacts, however many people
rent homes in the summer, so even then it is a little tough. I have noticed as
well that the clothes that people wear now are horrible, they barely put on
swimming suits, we try to stay away from the beach!</div>
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4. The sisters from my group (the sisters that came to the
mission with me) Are going home today, crazy to think that their mission is
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Well, It has beena great week, I am enjoying La Costa, and I
am excited to see Gonzalo be Baptized on Satudday, please continue to pray for
Him, that He may continue reading and praying and that He will strengthen His
family. We want to find a complete family, please keep us and all of the
missionaries in your prayers this week. Have a fantastic time, enjoy each
moment of the week!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-25618441115982690362016-01-04T20:45:00.000-08:002016-01-11T20:46:42.171-08:00Happy New Year 2016!<div class="MsoNormal">
Happy new years! Can you believe that it is 2016?! </div>
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I have had a great week here, and would just like to tell a
quick story about our investigator, Gonzalo. </div>
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I have mentioned many details of His life, but he is an
amazing man. He married a returned missionary about a year ago, and the
missionaries tried very hard to teach him. he said that the gospel wasnt for
him, and as a result his wife became inactive. A few weeks ago, my companion
and I decided to try agagin, hoping that we could remind his wife of the
testimony that she has, and that through hHer, Gonzalo could find some support.
Miraculously, that is what has happened! Gonzalo and Natalia 8the wife) had a
baby about 2 months ago, and they have decided to bless their baby in the
church, and Gonzalo has accepted a baptismal date for the 16 of january. This
past Saturday, we watched the restoration with him, it was an incredible
exérience. You could tell that what he watched really imopacted him, the spirit
was so strong. After it ended, he was silent for about 2 minutes and then said,
"That is a lot like the life of Jesus Christ". We went on to explain
why it was so important that he have a testimony of Joseph Smith and teh Book
of Mormon, and then He asked, and if I already have one? Haha, that was music
to my ears! He came to church on Sunday and was able to share a little
testimony in gospel principles about Joseph Smith, it was ggreat. Please pray
for him, he will bless his family so much. We also taught the priesthood to
him, he is excited to get it. Pease pray for him, he needs all the prayers he
can get. These last two weeks will be filled with challenges. </div>
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I hope all havea great start to 2016, and that we can
all make the changes that we need to make to become better people, and grow
closer to Chirst. </div>
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Love Elder Henderson </div>
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We will pray for him! He sounds like a great guy. Having
married an RM he will have support that a normal convert wouldn't. He could be
a great blessing to his family and the church. We look forward to meeting him
and his family.</div>
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Yeah, they are awesome. This is a family in my book. :).
But, we continue to look for priesthood, it is soo mportant in the
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We will definitely be praying for him & his family. They
sound like a very neat family. I'm so glad you decided to try & teach him
again. What a blessing!</div>
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We continue to pray each day that you will find a family to
teach. The Lord is answering prayers!</div>
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Love,</div>
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We had a BBQ for Christmas with the zone :) </div>
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Way to go Elder! That looks good!</div>
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Wow! You've become quite the cook! I'm sure the zone really
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Love,</div>
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New years eve, no one invited us, so we decided to make our
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Haha. Looks like you need to give your comp a BYU shirt!</div>
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Haha! Where did he get that Utah shirt? I'm with dad - give
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What did you make??</div>
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when I saw that shirt for the first time I asked him if he
found it in the dumpster, but he said anotehr comp gave it to him ;). I agree,
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You should. You hate for a guy to go around in such ugly
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I'm on it!!</div>
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Hey dad, are you on? HOw have you been? Anything big happen?</div>
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Good how are you? I got to play soccer on a real field today
dad! Like I was left wing and could just run and run until I fell over
(unfortunately I only lasted about 15 minutes) I am in bad shape! But I had
forgotten how great it was! </div>
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My comps foot is better, we worked the whole weekend. How
have you been dad? Anything fun?</div>
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Hey pal.</div>
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Nothing too big has happened. We just had a really nice week
break between Christmas and New Years. I had to work parts of two days but it
was low key.</div>
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We went with the girls to see the new Star Wars movie. It
was pretty good. It's a lot like episode 4. The girls got into it and now have
watched all the previous ones.</div>
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haha thanks for the great letter, sounds like all is busy
and well there in Vail az. Haha that is funny about the dance, and about
connor! Ol connor just keeps workin it huh? Thats a true Henderson!</div>
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That is amazing about the football team, I am going to email
the friends I have there and see what they say about the new coach. I think
that change can either be really good, or really hard. I expect it to be a
little of both. </div>
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The new stake sounds like a lot of work, but lots of
potential. What do you think you have learned sop far while being stake
presiednt? </div>
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Anotehr question, what is your fiuture like at Rincon? Have
you decided what you want to do? Or change companies? Love you dad, havea
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Tell us more about your investigator. How old is he? Does he
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Such an inspiring email. Ya know, I have struggled with that
a little this change here in la costa. In Melo, I madew many mistakes, and
things that I wish I could change. But, we had a great sence of urgency. Here,
everything is very casual, and as a result missionaries arent reaching full
potential. We talked baout helping have more urgency in the zone. It is a slow
process, but i think it can be done through teaching correct ptinciples. We
jhave conilio tomorrow, I plan on asking everyone about how they are showing
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Great Gpa Henderson and Gpa Henderson always taught me the
principle of being an inspiring leader. They taught me that you'll get far more
out of people by inspiring them to the cause, like the way Captain Moroni
raised the title of liberty, then treating them as equals as you go out with
energy and joy doing the Lord's work. The armies followed Moroni when he was
25! That could only happen because he inspired them. They followed him because
they believed in the cause and they saw him lead by example. If you want a
great lesson in leadership, reread Moroni's story.</div>
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Remember that inspiring people is not hype. Hype is hollow,
dissipates quickly, and is easily seen through. Rather, you tell them why you
believe in the cause and base it on the principles of the gospel. Tell them
that you truly love the people of La Costa and say because you really mean it.
Tell them that The Lord has people prepared in every area. The question is
whether we are prepared enough to find them. If we are, The Lord will guide us
to them.</div>
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I'm so proud of you. You are engaged in the most important
work in the world. I hope you feel it. It is such an honor.</div>
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The zone is great. Hionestly, we have had a few little
probolems with obediene, but all in all everyione is working hard. The only
thing is, ever since that big change that happened in our misison we have seen
a huge decline in the faith to dfind, and the desire to find. I have tried to
develop it in whatever position I have been in, but it doesnt happen over
night. Its been a struggle because the assistants right now have been very
influencial and micromanaging many of the things we do, and as a result I
havent been able to do as much for the zone as I would like. But, everything
happens for a reason :)</div>
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should tell you I got to set apart another young man as a
missionary last week. This is one of the greatest privileges of being a stake
president. As I set him a part I had this vision of him walking the streets and
teaching the people. I could see angels at his side helping him find the
prepared and helping him teach them. It was like the experience I imagine a
patriarch has. I felt so honored to be able to set this Elder apart. I felt
honored to be in his presence. Those who are willing to sacrifice so much are
amazing.</div>
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That is so aweomse. I beliebve that those experiences help
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I agree with what you said in your last email. There
certainly are methods of finding that are more affective than others. However,
there is value in every possible method and we should be using all of them. We
should never hesitate to go up to someone in the street and invite them. We
should always invite members to introduce us to their friends. We should use
every method at our disposal.</div>
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I know you need to go. We are so proud of you. Keep blessing
those people. It sounds like you've found a great family to teach. We being
praying for them and for you and your comp.</div>
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Love you dad, have a great week. Thank you for your wisdom,
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I have had one of the most challenging, most rewarding
weeks of my entire mission! It is amazing how great one can feel after giving
it all to The Lord. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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aceguá. Both places are far from my home ward, but we have responsibilities
there. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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numbers. No one came to church in our area. We had very few converts there and
few less actives. However, I was able to learn this week that there is power in
the work that one gives. I want to continue giving it my all here in Melo, the
time is running out!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This week we were able to speak to many people that were
of different faiths, people that haven't gone to church in years. One is named
Victoria, I feel that she has potential to progress. We met her one night. She
is a divorced mom that lives with her little hijo. She works the whole day, and
only has time at the end of each night. She expressed to us that she wonders
about the next life, and what things will be like. We gave her a folleto about
the Plan of salvation, she read and prayed! We have gone by multiple times but
haven't been able to have contact after that, please pray that we will be able
to find her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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couple of nights ago. Hermana Magali lost her son in the middle of the night,
he just randomly passed away due to heart failure. She woke up in the morning,
and he was not breathing. She has now lost three sons and her husband in less
than five years; it has been very tough for her. We passed by, but the truth is
there isn't much we can do. Please pray that she can find comfort, she is a
strong member of the church but these times are so hard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for your prayers, I love each of you. I invite
you to continue praying and reading the Book of Mormon. Hard times have come
and it will only get harder. We must have strong foundations to be able to
withstand all that will come. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for sharing. Your stories of helping the people
are so inspiring.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I am sorry to hear about Hermana Magali. Life can be so
hard and seem unfair at times. We'll keep her in our prayers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I remember as a bishop going to visit people facing
tragedy. I learned that the most important thing is to show up. Just being
there and offering simple words of comfort like "I'm sorry for your
loss" and "May God bless you today" do a lot of good.
You may feel like you've done nothing but it really counts for people. It
especially matters later when you visit again. They remember that you were
there and they feel close to you, like you bore it with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thanks dad, we will go back. I feel very unfit to be the
one to offer comfort to someone like that, I cant understand really what they
go through, you know? But, Christ does. Love you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I know you have to go. One more thought for you:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Remember that you are called of God and are on His errand.
So long as you work hard, keep the commandments, and follow the Spirit, then
you are successful. Your work is noble. You may turn over a lot of soil before
finding a diamond. That's just how the work is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Remember to lift and inspire your zone. They will feed off
of you. If they hear the excitement in your voice and the confidence that
everything will work out, they'll catch that same enthusiasm and work all the
harder. If you tell them you know they're working hard and that you have
confidence in them, they'll respond. Everyone loves a leader who is optimistic
and inspires his people. Be that inspiration that your zone can lean on. They
need it and you will find they inspire you too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">You are a great missionary! I can hear it in your letters
and I feel the Spirit confirm it. Lead on son. Like Grandpa Wakild says, you’re
on the "good guys" team. You actually can't lose!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter asked Sid to share some experiences from his
mission. Below is Sid’s letter to him and their exchange.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My thoughts have been with you often this week. The other night I picked Brooke
up from gymnastics and while driving home asked, “I wonder what Hunter is doing
right now?” She wisely responded “Dad, it’s 8 pm here so it’s about 1 am there…I
think he’s sleeping.” We laughed and went on to wonder how your day went. We
wondered if anyone opened their door to you that day, if anyone was kind, if
anyone got to hear the voice of the Spirit in their heart as you taught today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Have you ever wondered how to define a successful or a great missionary? I
thought about it a lot on my mission. I’d ask, “Am I doing the things that
great missionaries do?” One of my first lessons on this subject came in my
second area. In my first area we taught many people and many joined the church.
In my second area in the remote village of Sayaxche’ the people didn’t trust
us, were not receptive, and I found it very difficult to teach. In the month of
September of 1990 we only baptized 1 person. In Guatemala, that was very low.
The lesson I learned there was to not measure my success by only the number of
baptisms. I learned to mainly measure by my efforts, including innovating how I
taught to find ways to do a better job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I think great missionaries are there for the right reason. They are not there
because of something they themselves get out of serving a mission. Great
missionaries love to serve the Lord and His children. They will see every
person as one of God’s children who deserve the best opportunity that I can
give them to hear the gospel. I must work hard so I can be prepared and speak
to as many as possible. I must be fearless. I must love them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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In your last letter you asked me to share mission experiences from my mission
journal that pertain to getting along with your companions. I have pulled
together a series of entries that cover a 6-week period that tells about some
of those challenges:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">September 26, 1990:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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P-Day Woohoo- Monday morning we went to a zone conference in San Benito. I have
a change! I feel excited to go somewhere else where I might be more affective
but I also feel bad because I leave feeling like I have failed. I know in the
mission you don’t fail. We’ve already won. I just feel we had a lesser degree
of success with just one baptism this month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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My change is only a change within the zone. I’m in Poptun!! It’s great here. We
have a whole house, good food; the weather is cool and even a little cold at
night. You can buy banana bread and pizza here too. I also have to say that as
I walked around I felt like I was in Heber. I really did but couldn’t figure
out why until I noticed that there are tons of pine trees everywhere. It’s
great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We taught one plat, the first, for 2 and half hours to a family of 13 (10 can
be baptized). They were attentive and it was a great plat. They all promised to
pray and agreed that if the spirit said that it is the truth that they would
all be baptized. Its great! I love Poptun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Garcia is my comp. He’s 21 and from the sur. We get along pretty good. I’m
senior though, he has 1 month less than I. We are going to jam!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We gave the 2</span><sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">nd</span></sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"> plat to the Ramirez family. We were
there for 2 ½ hours again. It didn’t go as well as last time. For some reason
the Spirit just wasn’t there. We tried to commit them to be baptized but they
wouldn’t agree. It just wasn’t good; they had a bunch of doubts, questions, and
excuses. We are really hoping for them. I need to get Garcia to quit talking so
much. He is sincere in his desires, its just that they all get bored.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We aren’t getting along really well either. Little things are eating at our
companionship. One is that he wants to eat at 5 pm and I say we wait till 9:30.
Another problem is that he feels bad that there really aren’t any good
investigators that are actually being taught. That’s ok though, we are going to
fix that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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…We also taught a plat with the Ramirez family. It was the greatest plat of for
months. The message was OK but what helped was that we decided to teach them “As
I have loved you”. The spirit came so strong as they tried to sing. Most of
them committed to baptism too. It was the greatest to leave them with a
powerful impression of the Spirit. It was so strong that they really didn’t
want us to leave. I left with the biggest smile and Garcia and I felt really
close, for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have also decided to buy a bike. It will cost me some 600 Quets but it’s
worth it. We already have one bike and we waist hours walking. So now we are
going to jam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Everything is going good. I really love Poptun and I feel happy. The Lord
really blesses when we are down and ask fervently for his help. I hope I can
always feel so good here in Poptun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We had a good day. Though we only taught two plats, they were both great. We
taught a first plat to a family of 7 (all 7 can be baptized). It went great and
they seem to be sincerely looking for the Lord’s true church. They promised to
go to church and all. We also taught the Ramirez family the 4</span><sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">th</span></sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">.
They committed to get married and keep the Word of Wisdom. Now we are hoping
for action. We had a couple of members there to help. Unfortunately the plat
went so long that we missed the family we found last night. We are hoping that
they will go to church on their own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It rained a ton today. It has also been cold. We are always wet too. We both
have colds. We need to be careful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sunday – 58 showed up at church. That’s a lot but it’s not so good when 13 are
investigators and to know that there are some 360 members in Poptun. We have a
lot of work to do. We visited all afternoon with two of the hermanos. They
helped a lot, giving support etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wow – 8 months of the mission completed. We have been running a little today.
We visited the Ramirez family who has 13 members. They have decided to be
baptized this Sunday but a problem has come up. All the men are going out into
the mountains to work for another guy. They have to leave Wednesday and don’t
return for a month! Oh break my heart! We talked and talked until we decided
that I’m going to pay bus fair for them to return Saturday to be married and
then be baptized on Sunday. Yea!!! 9 of them will be baptized. A whole
family!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Wow – we had an unusual day. Almost the entire Ramirez family was baptized. In
all there were 9. When I left the water I felt a little tired! They were (list
of names). What a family. They were all excited and I really think they felt
good. They have one older son that still hasn’t decided to be baptized. He’s
married (living together and needs to be married) and the wife is somehow
impeding him. They were awesome though and the church was a little more full
with 68 attending.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I feel bad because for the first time since the MTC I’m having a hard time
getting along with my companion. I mean, it’s not that we argue really, it’s
just that we don’t flow. For some reason little things I do bug him and
vice-versa. I don’t know why. All the rest of the comps I’ve had have been no
problem.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I’m in hat water. The president was told about my 1400 quetsals being stolen.
[Note: The zone leaders had told me they didn’t have money for me. Later I
found out the money had been stolen, probably by a missionary]. He asked why I
wanted so much and the assistants told him to buy a bike. He said, “This
mission doesn’t use bikes, tell him he can’t buy one.” Then the APs told him
that I already had. I’m dead. To make it worse, I’ve written to him only once
in the past 3 weeks. I’m really going to get it. I can see it next month…Henderson
goes back to junior companion. We have interview on Thursday. The next time I
write I’ll probably be crying.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Also, the zonies said the Pres. said that because of the conference we have to
sacrifice our P-day and work all day. It’s a sad day for Henderson. Straight to
the gallows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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…At the end of zone conference I asked the President about my bike. He said it
was against the rules but that if I kept it quiet I could keep it. He’s great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Domingo – Another great day at church. 84 people attended! This afternoon I
taught the entire first discussion to 3 families, all together in one house. It
was great because we had an appointment with one of the them and when we
arrived the other two families were there visiting. I taught the whole thing
because we were on splits. Two of the families were bored but one was very
interested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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…I really learned a big lesson today. Now that we know we don’t have changes I
noticed that my comp was really down. This morning we decided to have comp
inventory. As soon as we got started I could see it coming. After talking about
our goal for baptisms next month he just blew and began to rip into me. He told
me that he hasn’t had a worse month in all his mission. He said I am prideful,
hard headed, and have no respect for him. He said that at the first it was ok
but said I began to ignore what he wanted to do. He said that the night that I
got mad at him because I felt he wasn’t respecting me and told him that I was
the senior comp hurt him a lot. Since then he has had no desire to be with me
nor work with me. I must say that I have felt like our companionship has been
poor but he drew a bleak picture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I listened for a long time and we both did a little ripping but I can see
that I have been very blind to his needs and desires. Like he said, I’ve been
prideful. I asked him to help me overcome it and we’ve gone from there. We had
a good day too. I’m trying hard to make him feel good and work as friends. We
gave a great 2</span><sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">nd</span></sup><span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"> plat and desafiar’d a good family of
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Garcia and I really had it out this morning. When he found out that he had no
change it almost killed him. As we talked it showed that he has kept a hate
inside for what I said a while ago when I told him that I was the mayor and
that I wanted a little respect. I really blew it and can now see how in many
cases I haven’t listed to his desires. I learned a big lesson. Success
baptism-wise doesn’t mean that you are doing all the right things. We talked
for about an hour and then went out and had a good day. We got along the best
ever. We also found a new family of 7 named Yanes. They seem really cool!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when we had an unexpected transfer in the middle of the month. I was pulled
from Poptun and sent back to the capital. Elder Garcia and I were sad to part
and I was really sad to leave Poptun. I learned a good lesson about pulling
rank on people and how that usually undermines your efforts. It’s always best
to treat people with respect and show them you care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hello mom! How are you? I am doing so well today, it has been
a great P-day! Ya know what mom? Guess what I did this morning? I am in a
choir! hahahaha can you believe that? My comp is super into music and stuff, so
I have supported him and we are in a choir! My voice is a little lost right
now! Lindsey sounds like a pro, good for her! Brooke has a hard decision to
make. You can decide if you want to share this with her, but for what it’s
worth I know how she feels. I think sports have helped me so much on my mission
mom. I wouldn’t change the amount of time that I dedicated, I have seen the
difference it makes. Just a thought! Sports help a lot!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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done! I love you mom, have a great week! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey chief,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I have just a minute. You're in
a choir????? Miracles do happen! Good for you. Is it for Christmas? For the
ward?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">You sound really good. I love hearing from you. It is
absolutely the best. We are all so proud of you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">How are things with your area & zone?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The zone is struggling, we struggle to find and teach, I am
concerned that we don’t talk about the restoration as much as we should. We are
going to focus on that this week. How are you mom? I love you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #878787; mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span>I am doing really well. We had a good weekend. I spent most
of yesterday on my calling. Lots going on right now! It's all good. </div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah I am sure! That sounds so stressful! Thank you for
working so hard for the family; you are a big example to me! Love, Hunter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Life is good. We are very blessed. Thanks for sharing such
tender stories. What a tough thing that sweet sister in your ward is going
through. We will pray for her. So sad! What dad said is so true. Just show up! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you all so much for your nice letters, I am sorry if I
am not able to respond to everyone, I am trying my best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This week was another incredible week, in which I didn’t have
too much time to actually work in my area. We traveled to Montevideo on Thursday
morning, because we were going to have concilio (a leadership meeting) on
Friday. However, when we got there we found out that the bus companies were
doing a strike, and so that no one else could come for the meeting. We were stranded
in Montevideo! We hung out with the office elders and it was great to get to
see what they do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We had concilio on Friday, and it was actually really great.
We were able to make some goals that are going to help the mission grow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was, “do you let your families know how much you are changing as a person? What
do you write home?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I want to let you know that it is hard to see the change that
I have seen in myself, because it isn’t something that has happened overnight!
However, I want to let you know that I am slowly changing; I know that God
lives and loves us. I know that Joseph Smith is a prophet, and I know that
because I have read the Book of Mormon and prayed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I know that each of us has so much potential, we can’t even
understand it. I know that the atonement cleanses us, and helps us become
better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you so much for your support, I owe so much to you. I
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">It sounds like you've had another great week in Uruguay.
That's really funny that you were stranded in Montevideo but you had some
interesting experiences anyway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The truth is we can see the changes through your letters. We
know you love the Uruguayan people. We know you love The Lord and you love his
gospel. We feel it from the things you worry about. We are so proud of you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey dad! I am good, it’s been a good week! Its been hard
because I haven’t been able to work in my area, I feel the responsibility and
pressure to be there and help the people. It is just soo big dad, it’s hard! (He
is referring to his area and zone)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Anyway, I had an amazing experience in concilio this week.
I will write about it. How are you? How’s the fam? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">We are great. I wrote to you about our fun Halloween
weekend. We all dressed up together for trunk-or-treat at the church using the
Divergent movie. We looked great and had a really good time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The family is so good. Everyone is working hard, tired at
night, and happy. Mom has just 3 weeks left of teaching and we are grateful.
It's been a good thing for her to work. She's been able to help pay for many
things. We will be glad when she can back off though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Well, I am actually going to have a zone activity. We are
making food from our countries and all sharing and then we are going to play
sports and just have a good time. I want to gain more confidence with the
missionaries. I think this will be a good way to do it, ya know?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I had a cool experience at concilio that I would like to
share with the family. I have felt for quite a while that our mission hasn’t
been putting goals in the way that it should be. Everyone would ask for the goals
of each area in the zone. But then the zone leaders would change it to be a
more realistic goal, so that we could reach it. In the beginning, I went along
with it. However, as I have been able to develop I realized that that is not
ok. As I realized it, I told my companion that I wanted to change the zone goal
of Melo. We were going to say 5 in concilio, but we are the leaders had made
that goal. I told him that we should put the goal of each area, add them up,
and that should be the goal of the zone. So, we did! It went from 5 to 10! A
huge difference, especially because we don’t have 10 people that are ready for
baptism! We need to find! Anyway, in concilio we were going to present our
goal. But, the Lord had a different plan! They asked us the question, what are
we doing as a leader that is taking away faith of missionaries? This answer
came to my head! Putting goals for them! So, I raised my hand and said what I
thought. The whole concilio was quiet, and then everyone started to say that it
was true! Rapidly the zone leaders began calling district leaders to get goals
from each area, and the mission goal went from about 55 to 141!!!! I have no
idea what effect it will have, but I hope to help our missionaries complete
their goals! Just a little experience that I wanted to share. I love you all,
thanks for your prayers. I pray for you each night! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thank you for sharing. I remember well these challenges.
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I am not sure why. I think it is because I have
experienced what happens when a leader takes away my agency, and I feel like we
have been doing the same. Who am I to tell another missionary that they can
keep there goal of 3, but I only have faith that they will get one? (In some
cases zero). I think that the leaders need to stop taking agency from missionaries,
and start giving them opportunities to find and grow for themselves. What do
you think? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">You are so right about missionary goals. The Lord would
never take our goals from us. In fact, the missionaries have probably prayed
about them and are exercising their faith to make it happen. If they know their
leaders don't have faith in them it deprives them of that hope and desire.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yep! So we will see how it goes. Now I think we can help
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that are meaningful so that they can have success! That is our only role in
goals, helping them understand how to put them. But we can’t make them for the
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Elder - that sounds like the right goal setting plan. I
remember setting some lofty goals and not always reaching them. However, when
we prayerfully put those goals I felt inspired by them. I felt that The Lord
knew who the people were and that I just had to work to find and invite them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I've told you that in the beginning of my mission we had
many more baptisms as a companionship and as a mission than we did my second
year. That was primarily true because we focused more on adult men and whole
families to really help build the kingdom. However, I do think in my first year
that we also had greater faith. We would set these goals and we simply believed
in them. We were absolutely convinced that The Lord inspired us and we refused
to fail. There is something about carrying that kind of faith. You find with
more faith, you teach with more faith, you invite with more faith. When people
say no, you have more faith that something can be done to change their hearts.
I really believe in how goals can inspire us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Well said dad, you inspire me so much! dad I was thinking about
the struggles that I have had on my mission - both spiritually and just with
comps and the work. I was wondering if next week you would share with me some
of those challenges? I would love to hear about them! Love you dad, have a
great week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I'll be glad to. I love you son. You inspire me. Soldier
on! You are in the army of our great God. We are so proud and grateful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Hunter’s investigators who is heavily involved in a Satanic worshiping
religion. Below is Sid’s response:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Wow, it sounds like you are fighting Satan at his front
door. I'm reminded of the temple and how Satan must flee from the servants of
Jesus Christ when they are acting and living by His name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">For the past week our family has been reading from Jacob 5
about the Master of the vineyard and his olive trees. In the last few verses it
says that the Lord of the vineyard and a few of his servants return one last
time. It is noteworthy that it says there are only a few. They graft the
natural branches back into the natural tree and beautiful fruit is born. I
think of you when I read verses like that. You are working in the Lords
vineyard everyday, calling the elect to return to The Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-24711751171415546252015-10-26T20:00:00.000-07:002016-02-29T20:02:38.788-08:00Serving with Elder Olivier and the good people in Melo<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">October 26, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">This week was one of the craziest of my whole mission, and
this whole transfer is shaping up to be about the same. Below I have attached a
picture of our calendar, its crazy!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Anyway, I have stayed in Melo. This will be my fourth change
here (6 months). I am really excited, my comps name is Elder Olivier and he is
from Orem Utah. My area has also been changed. Family, it is huge! It goes all
the way to Brazil. We have Castagñet A, Castagñet B, Noblia, Acegua, Barrio
Soñara and Lopez benitez. We also have 18 misisonaries in the zone, so it is
shaping up to be an adventure!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">My companion is really awesome, he is humble and an
incredibly hard worker. He has about the same time as I do in the mission, but
speaks perfect Spanish. We have been working our tails off together; there is
soo much more to do and such little time. This will be a change of time
management. It is soo important that we can stay in our area of Castagñet as
much as we can. I think that we will be able to stay here on average three
working days per week! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The other neighborhoods in our area have sad stories. We
recently have printed lists, and realized that there are sooo many members in
these pueblitos. We have tried our best to plan accordingly. We have called
members in these areas to be sure that we have places to go if we take time out
of castagñet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Please pray for us as we try and take on this area, it is
going to be a huge challenge. We travel to Montevideo this Thursday and don’t
get back until Saturday afternoon, please pray that we can find people to teach
in the time we have. Thank you for everything, the prayers and thoughts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I love you all,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trying to find people. He showed an example of a ward directory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter says - This is what we are dealing with! The ward
directory has lots of addresses like this! You’ll see there are good ones, and
horrible ones! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Sid said - Oh man, that's pretty bad. It’s hard to do
anything about that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">In my mission we drew maps and put peoples addresses on
them. At times there were no street names so we made them up. The main thing
was to create a map that was representative of an area and then go through
finding people and getting them marked on the map. Generally, the missionaries
had the best maps of anyone around and knew where the members could be found.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">The other thing that happened was that we did a lot of
finding while searching for people and filling out our maps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">On a different note, Hunter sent the following e-mail to
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Dear Grandparents,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I want to thank you so much for the money that you have sent
me for my birthday, and I want you to know that it has gone to a great cause! I
am sure you have heard of Michael, and how he was recently baptized. He is
planning on going to the temple with everyone else in the ward on the 13<sup>th</sup>.
He is going to do baptisms. However, each member has to pay a good amount of
money to go, because it is 7 hours from Melo. They stay there over night, so
the cost is minimal, but still it is a sacrifice. We had a charla with him, and
he was so excited to go, but he simply can’t afford it. I remembered your
money, and I haven’t told him yet but I plan on using it to pay for him to go
to Montevideo. Thank you so much, you are blessing the lives of people in
Uruguay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16583139767012576954noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616662162867507793.post-12157168626072857572015-10-20T15:33:00.000-07:002016-02-28T17:50:26.616-08:00Staying in Melo<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">October 20, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hey mom! How are you? Well, I am in absolute shock as I sit
here to write, you never know what is going to happen! I made the biggest
mistake a missionary can make, (not really) but it’s embarrassing! I said bye
to all of the members here, because I knew I would have time today. Last night
we found out that I am staying here, and that my comp is leaving! I can’t
believe it mom! I am going to be here for June, July, August, September,
October, November and part of December! That is crazy huh!? To make it even
crazier, we shared a ward with two other elders, and that area got closed. I
now have to take over their part of the city! Mom, that means I have Castagñet
A, B, Barrio Soñara, Lopez Benitez, Noblea and acegua! All in my area, huge!!!!!
I am shocked, man its gonna be a challenge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">My area now goes from the city of Melo to Brazil,
incredibly huge. It takes about an hour and a half in bus to get to that part
of my area, and there are members there. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Wow! Do you know who your new companion is? With the closing
of that area, I'm sure your president is aware of how big the responsibilities
are. I know he's very aware of how capable you are & knows you can handle
the challenge. I'm so proud of you & know you can do it!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Love,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Thanks mom, ya I was in shock as I laid in bed last night.
The thing is, I don’t know anything about the other area. It is a whitewash,
which means I have never entered that area, and my comp hasn’t either! How is
the family? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Wow! Are you still a zone leader? The family is doing really
well. Everyone is back into the swing of things after break. We are all working
hard & everyone is healthy. So we can't complain!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Yeah, I am still the zone leader of Melo. So on top of
that, I have 18 missionaries to care for, its gonna be crazy! I am scared that
I am spread so thin that I won’t be able to find people to teach. This is
actually all one ward, there just used to be six missionaries here, and now
two! The tough past is, we have an attendance of 65, and there are about 1200
baptized members in the ward. So there is a lot of work with reactivation. My
plan is to use the ward lists, find part member families, and
baptize/reactivate at the same time, does that make sense? I also think that
these families will be able to stay more active, so that is the plan! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Son - I didn't realize it was just one ward. Yes it sounds
like you have your work cut out for you. One question is how do you multiply
your efforts? I mean, how do you get other people involved so that you can do more
reactivation and finding at the same time? Do you have a reliable miss leader
that you can work with?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Hunter responded that he hasn’t a ward mission leader to
work with his entire mission. For those of you not of our faith, this calling
or assignment in our church is given to someone to help the full time
missionaries like Hunter. He did say that a man named Hermano Castro has been
very helpful to the missionaries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Elder - Perhaps one of your goals can be to try to develop
a couple of good ward missionaries that are willing to go on splits with you
guys regularly. As you know, that blesses them and the people you teach. I
remember that some of my closest friends in the mission for people who are
willing to work with the missionaries in our ward. It sounds like Hermano
Castro is one of those for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">I know you know what to do. You are quite an experience
missionary now. It is clear that your mission president has a great deal of
confidence in you and your abilities. Roll up your sleeves and go to work. Love
the people of mellow. Do what you feel is right. The Lord has
confidence in you. You are trusted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Will do dad. Thank you for all that you do, I hope you
have a great week. I love you so much. I am ready to serve here, again! We are
going to work this place to the ground! Love you! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;">Elder, I know you have to sign off soon. I just want you
know how much I love you. Mom and I often share tears of joy hasn't read your
letters or talk about you. We find we still miss you a great deal. However, we
love getting your e-mails. We love watching you grow and take on the hard
challenges of missionary work. You left a boy, now you're a man. You have manly
responsibilities and are doing a man's work. We are so proud of who you are and
what you do. Always remember that your mom and dad have great confidence in you
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