11/10/14
Hey Fam!
Just have a few min to write! Man this week was like
Christmas for me! I got 3 packages! 2 from the fam and 1 from my other mom,
Momma McMullin! But just wanted to tell you guys how excited I am to train a
newbie! What a privilege it is! The Lord has put great confidence in me and it's
time for me to step it up. So excited for all the ideas I have! Pretty nervous
but I know the Lord's going to take care of me. IF I'm obedient! Speaking of,
got the music you sent and wel...there's only one song..and it's Thankful For
the Rain! Ha! And hey I'm all down for that! It's my fav song! But it's hard to
be obedient cuz I want to listen to it! Ha! But I thought about it and it'd be
easier to upload songs on a CD and send those and then I can upload on the USB.
Man, I feel read bad because how much money you've spent and keep spending on
me. But so grateful for all the food! Funny thing, one of the Pero's burst open
and all the stuff was covered ha! But, no se pre culpe! All good! Boy do I love
letters. These were the best! I love letters and pics more than anything! Well,
and all that stuff. Haha! So perfect what you guys got me! Oh and the ties! My dad's
ties! Man was I freaking out! And the Ensign! AND CHICK-FIL-A Sauce!! And white
tootsie rolls! Man, am I spoiled! I keep giving the Halloween teeth to the kids
and they love it! If you do send more things (which you don't have to at all)
but put some creative things for the kids! These new 3 months I'm gonna go nuts
with service. Sister Savage taught me that!
But oh! Also if you haven't sent a Christmas package yet,
you should put that song by Dixie Chicks or She-Daisy, not sure who, but the
Christmas one. The one that's like Christmas time...! Something, something, ya
ya, haha! Not sure if you know that one. Speaking of Christmas. Whoo! So
Excited! I have a question. Is Nana and Papa gonna come up because I really
want to speak in Spanish to him! I understand and want to reply to his emails
but there is NEVER time! It's so cool to just understand stuff. Sometimes I
really don't know a lot and sometimes I don't understand what someone says and
it's frustrating but then I realize how much the Lord has blessed me with the
gift of tongues in just 4 months! And it's only getting better! But now I'm a
little freaked out about probably training a Latino all that I've been taught
and being the senior companion, Holy poop! I'm freaking out right now! HA!
Going to need a lot of your prayers! Ah! I'm going to be teaching the most! But
no, I'm all good. The Lord will take care of the rest if we're obedient and
work hard!
Way cool story this week other than ALL the crazy stuff.
Just a story that really helped. So our inv. L** who has been with us since the
1st week, has a testimony of Jose Smith, LDM, everything and has L** who is a
member as a spouse but he just hasn't made the decision to be baptized because
it's been tough on his family, mostly his mom, about changing churches. But
he's amazing. We had a quick lesson with him on Tuesday and he just told us and
the Bishop, because the Bishop went with us, that he couldn't believe that I
can speak in Spanish when the first few visits I could only bear testimony. And
then he continued to say that when I bore testimony and talk in Spanish that he
just feels power. And both him and Laura talk about how although I'm not good at
speaking, they feel something. And it bore testimony to me, that the Spirit
really is the teacher. And a lot of the time I forget that!
Baptism of M** and V** is this Saturday instead of Tuesday.
Bummer my dad (E. Borge) is not going to be with us for that, but my son sure
is lucky! Sure am grateful for E. Borge and all he's done. In all reality, it
was the hardest 12 weeks of my life. But I learned and grew more than I ever
could anywhere else in 12 weeks. He taught me SO MUCH. So much! I really
learned to love him and the change in HIM in 12 weeks has been tremendous. He
really was the perfect trainer for me, as hard as it was. Sure love the guy.
Now I'm going to use what I learned and use my ideas I have and be who I am to
serve these people of La Vega! So excited to grow and go through these next 12
weeks with a new vision and new everything! My love for the scriptures and just
learning is growing every day. And most importantly I'm developing Christ like
Attributes that I want to have to serve and help others, not only on the
mission, but forever! I miss you guys more than anything but I'm doing better!
It's just so freaking hard to have a family like ours and try to not miss them.
It's impossible! But you guys just give me strength and I feel your love and
prayers just pushing me forward! But the Pero you sent me is heaven. Ha! As you
guys already know, I'm pretty ADD out here and my mind is everywhere so sorry
about that.
But in all seriousness, it's amazing to be a representative of the Lord, Jesus Christ. I'm so thankful for the growth I have had in just 4 months. I'm grateful for my Papi Elder Borge and I really am going to miss him. I'm grateful for your words and love always. I'm grateful for Honduras and I'm grateful for a family in our ward invited us to dinner for Thanksgiving on Thurs. :)
But in all seriousness, it's amazing to be a representative of the Lord, Jesus Christ. I'm so thankful for the growth I have had in just 4 months. I'm grateful for my Papi Elder Borge and I really am going to miss him. I'm grateful for your words and love always. I'm grateful for Honduras and I'm grateful for a family in our ward invited us to dinner for Thanksgiving on Thurs. :)
Know that I love you guys and your homework is to read a
Conference talk every day this week! Solo como 10 minutes en su dia! Solo eso!
Se que puedan hacerlo! Voy a escribir en Espanol para confundirles. ;) But
that's your homework! I love you guys and hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
-Elder Johnson
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