Dear All,
Well, since I won't be getting a mission e-mail until next week, I thought I would e-mail you guys now to update you on what I have been doing the last few days. :)
On Monday morning, I left home with my Mom and my step-Dad Darin. We stopped at Brent's house so that I could say bye to Shayla (my sister-in-law) and my two cute little nephews. It was awesome to be able to do that! We also stopped by my aunt's house to say goodbye, and we picked up some stuff she wanted us to drop off in Provo with her kids up there. And then we were off!
It was a long trip. Even longer than usual. It was good to be able to sit down and talk to my Mom and Darin, but it just lasted a litle longer because I'm so used to having a sibling or two around. :) But I am glad it lasted long because I definitely needed as much time as I could get with my Mom. :)
We finally got to my Mom's house in Ogden, and I got on the laptop and started talking to Logan and Timmy. I laughed a lot because Logan said, "Hey, what's up?" And I said, "Hey, get off my computer!" He said, "...Dangit..." HAHA! And then he told me that it was weird to not see me napping when he got home; instead, he said Timmy was on my bed playing the Wii. HAHA. It really cracked me up. Timmy also said that the house was lonely without me; and he also said that everyone was so sad at seminary/school. And...well...it made me a little sad! But...I know once I get to the MTC--and once things get more adventurous--it won't be as sad. The greatest!
Today was pretty good as well. I pretty much sat around Mom's house until she got home from work around 2 PM. When she got home, we went to Wal-Mart and bought some things that I realized I was probably going to need. (Pens, pencils, paper for writing letters, etc.) We also found new blades for my elecrtic raiser, but they were $40. Instead, I just bought a new electric raiser for a few more dollars. It's a pretty nice one, and I am glad I was able to get it because my other one was getting kind of old and out-dated. My new one looks a lot cooler. ;) HAHA.
After the store, we had the missionaries over for a steak dinner. It was delicious! The missionaries gave me some hints and tips for the MTC, and it got me really excited. It sounds pretty awesome! They told me that the first day is by far the longest. And one of them told me to replace my cell phone and PDA with a missionary planner. Little did he know...I've always used a planner and I've never had a PDA or a cell phone. So I think I think the planning won't be too new to me. ;)
I called Tara and talked to her for about an hour while I packed and said a few goodbyes on the computer as well. It was good to hear from her! It was good to hear from her! She will be coming back to Henderson on December 19 and will be there for about a month. So everyone needs to be sure to include her in any FHE's and other family activites. And rides to church, of course, as well! ;)
Well, since I won't be getting a mission e-mail until next week, I thought I would e-mail you guys now to update you on what I have been doing the last few days. :)
On Monday morning, I left home with my Mom and my step-Dad Darin. We stopped at Brent's house so that I could say bye to Shayla (my sister-in-law) and my two cute little nephews. It was awesome to be able to do that! We also stopped by my aunt's house to say goodbye, and we picked up some stuff she wanted us to drop off in Provo with her kids up there. And then we were off!
It was a long trip. Even longer than usual. It was good to be able to sit down and talk to my Mom and Darin, but it just lasted a litle longer because I'm so used to having a sibling or two around. :) But I am glad it lasted long because I definitely needed as much time as I could get with my Mom. :)
We finally got to my Mom's house in Ogden, and I got on the laptop and started talking to Logan and Timmy. I laughed a lot because Logan said, "Hey, what's up?" And I said, "Hey, get off my computer!" He said, "...Dangit..." HAHA! And then he told me that it was weird to not see me napping when he got home; instead, he said Timmy was on my bed playing the Wii. HAHA. It really cracked me up. Timmy also said that the house was lonely without me; and he also said that everyone was so sad at seminary/school. And...well...it made me a little sad! But...I know once I get to the MTC--and once things get more adventurous--it won't be as sad. The greatest!
Today was pretty good as well. I pretty much sat around Mom's house until she got home from work around 2 PM. When she got home, we went to Wal-Mart and bought some things that I realized I was probably going to need. (Pens, pencils, paper for writing letters, etc.) We also found new blades for my elecrtic raiser, but they were $40. Instead, I just bought a new electric raiser for a few more dollars. It's a pretty nice one, and I am glad I was able to get it because my other one was getting kind of old and out-dated. My new one looks a lot cooler. ;) HAHA.
After the store, we had the missionaries over for a steak dinner. It was delicious! The missionaries gave me some hints and tips for the MTC, and it got me really excited. It sounds pretty awesome! They told me that the first day is by far the longest. And one of them told me to replace my cell phone and PDA with a missionary planner. Little did he know...I've always used a planner and I've never had a PDA or a cell phone. So I think I think the planning won't be too new to me. ;)
I called Tara and talked to her for about an hour while I packed and said a few goodbyes on the computer as well. It was good to hear from her! It was good to hear from her! She will be coming back to Henderson on December 19 and will be there for about a month. So everyone needs to be sure to include her in any FHE's and other family activites. And rides to church, of course, as well! ;)
Mom and Darin just dropped me off at Darin's parents' house. They are driving me into Provo tomorrow morning, and then I am going to meet up with Scott and some friends to eat lunch and say goodbye and what not. And then Scott and Company is going to drop me off at the MTC at 1 PM. I am really looking forward to it.
Well, I've only been gone for about two days, but it feels so much longer than that. But that's probably because I haven't gone to work yet. :) I am surprised by how much I already miss everyone. I was never one to play favorites, but I think I miss Timmy the most right now. Only because I realize that there is a 50/50 chance that I won't see him for four years. I also miss Skyler and Levi a lot as well; but I guess that is understandable because I spent so much time with them and Timmy. Heck, I miss everyone. :) But I wouldn't call it home-sicknesses or anything.
I know that what I am abou to begin tomorrow is going to be my toughest challenge yet, but I also know that it's going to be the greatest, even though I will struggle at times. I have a lot of faith, and I know that if I work hard and do what I'm asked to do...the Lord will make up the difference. I am excited for this journey. It's a little weird and unfamiliar to me right now, partly because I never thought the day would come, but...I know that it'll all sink in. Fast. :)
I love all of you guys. :) Check your e-mails again next week for A)my address and B)my e-mail address. I look forward to hearing from everyone again! Keep me updated, of course.
Yours Truly,
Elder Nelson
Moroni 8:3
P.S.
I will need updated on Foothill's game against Basic this week. And on BYU's last two games and their bowl game. ;)
1 comment:
My son's best friend is serving in your mission. Elder Trey Guernsey from St. George, Utah. He's been our since August 2008. It's a beautiful area. Best of Luck!
Cindy Curtis
MM Elder Tyler Curtis
Paraguay Asuncion North
June 2010
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