January 10, 2011

This week was a little tough.  I was sick the whole week til Friday with a really bad cold.  And having to go to Santiago Thursday to renew my visa made things worse, but with the power of the priesthood and some strong cold medicine I was able to pull through.  We were able to go out and work friday and Satruday. 

Care package from home:

Yes, I enjoyed the candy very much.  Especially the Peanut Butter M&ms.  Those are my new faves, they are sooo good. 
 It has been great having Elder Maldonado here, he is a great friend and missionary.  I wish he lived in the states so I could see him, but at least we have planned to play x-box online together haha.  He is pretty wealthy and one of the few  that have an x-box down here. 

 It is great to be united with all these young boys, most of us are hardly capable of tieing our shoes but we are all determined to do the Lords work and help bring people to Christ.  And thats what is most important.  As I said in my letter to dad, I am very thankful that I was able to have this opportunity to leave on the mission.  I was too excited at the start, looked at it more as something that I had to complete, but now I understand the importance of this work.  And I enjoy doing it.  Sure its tough, but its worth it.  And I know I haven't seen the most baptisms, but I know I've worked my hardest, and I'd do it again if I needed to.  And through everything I've gained a firm testimony of the gospel, which will help me raise my family and teach it to them.  Just like you guys did with us :)  So it has been a great experience. 

Also as I told dad I am pretty nervous about having to go back to school.  Especially about the finances and picking classes and a major.  I just pray the Lord will help me.

 I'd like a list of the classes if thats possible because I dont even remember what options there are.  I know a few that I don't want to take.

 My back still tends to act up, I don't know what to do. I just gotta make it a little longer. One of the first things I want to do is get a professinal massage when I get home. That will be awesome. Yea, the weather here is perfect. I love the coast for that reason( i don't love the fleas though! ugh they are terrible) Today we played basketball and soccer it was a lot of fun and great to be able to exercise (I had gotten a little pudgy since I was in bed all week).

But thanks for everything, let me know about the classes and stuff. And keep your eyes out for a job for the summer. I hope you all have a great week! :)


Love,
Elder DeLong