Hey Mom! It is really good to hear from you. I havent gotten letters this week, so I had high hopes that there would be something in my email. It is really great to hear how the family is doing! I forgot how cute Jay is.. I bet it is nice boing in the new house! You can probably sleep better at night too.. Is Spencer still there? Or did he head home? It is great to hear a little bit about Dawson and Jay, I have been wondering how theyre taking the new change. I hope that all of you know how much I love you!
This week has been really interesting! Each day has been loaded with ups and downs. I usually start off the day doing great, until I stumble upon one of my weaknesses. But somehow God always helps me to see a more positive side of everything. The MTC is really different then I expected it to be. I expected more firesides and uplifting experiances, but the focus has been more on the specifics of teaching investigators. I guess that makes sense huh..? God truly does know what he is doing though. I was really surprised when I was called to be a District Leader. I was a little overwhelmed when I was first called, but now that the Lord has blessed me and I have gotten to work, I wouldn't want it any other way! This calling has kept my focus more on others, and it keeps me more busy then I would otherwise be. I love my district so much. Everyone is so amazing, and we are really unified. This experience has been amazing so far, and I am already becoming a better person!
I have seen a lot more friends here than I ever expected! I have seen Elder Mckade Claypool, Elder Scott Woody, and a couple other friends that I don't think you would know. Everyone is so amazing here, and we are all here for the same reason. This is one of the first places that I have ever felt so accepted, and I truly feel like I belong. I no longer feel like the odd one out. What a blessing! I was born to serve a mission. I have no doubt of that. There is no place I would rather be. In a spiritual sense, I feel like I am home.
There is so much that I would love to say, but I am watching the time on my monitor go down by three minutes every second, and when the time runs out, the computer shuts off. But I want you all to know how much I love you. Don't ever doubt that, and always remember that we are doing the right things, and I am finally living the dream! We will be together again soon, and we will love eachother more than ever. As Kaden would say: " I'll be back again some day, and you'll be right here, waiting for me. God is on my side, so don't you cry no more, your Son is gonna be alright." I still tear up when I think of this song. Kaden, you are an Incredible singer, I love you, and chase your dreams buddy. I love you. so much!
I have to go, but I love you all, and I will be just fine!
I love you all! Live like you mean it!
Your Son, Brother, and Friend.
Elder Dallin Lyman
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