Happy Easter! It was Easter here yesterday (Orthodox Easter is a week later), so it was actually pretty fitting that we watched Conference a week late--all the comments about Easter fit right in! Easter here in Bulgaria was actually really neat--just walking around on the streets, you can just say "Chirst is Ressurected" to people, and they will respond "In truth He is ressurected!", no matter if they are really religious or not. Sort of a neat thing! Christianity really is deep in the race here. This week was a strange week in that we traveled a lot (Sofia and Zone Conference), we had a group activity, and we watched 10 hours of Conference, but it was still a good week. It will be nice to feel like we can actually get some regular missionary work done this week!
Mother; I knew I should have shined my shoes! Even from the other end of the planet, you keep me honest. I love it! And yes, in June, we will have a new Mission President--President Wilstead will be leaving! That is very strange to me. Also, have no fear--I got my toothbrush when the other Elders got transfered in, so all is well! Thanks for taking care of me. I love you so much, you truly are wonderful!
Dad, thanks for the letter--the Garden Boxes look wonderful! It seems as if there were many talks this conference about parenthood and families and also about Fatherhood--I just want to let you know how grateful I am for the great example of a Father in Zion that you have been and continue to be to me. It truly is the greatest calling. This week in Zone Conference, Sister Wilstead gave a training about taking initivative, and the bottom line was basically saying "Do good things without being asked"--I felt right at home! Thank you so much for doing your part to teach us to take the initiative--as I look back, we certainly less than receptive students, but thank you for planting that lesson in us. I love you!
Paige, that steak looks absolutely wonderful! I feel your pain about the cooking time however--as a missionary, the bottom line about eating pretty much comes down to how fast it can go from refrigerator to stomach and still be digestible, so at this point if anything takes more than a few minutes to cook, I start getting antsy. However, always remember, Personal Progress is worth it! I promise there will be a day when you look back and say "Wow, I am glad that I learned these skills!". It will happen! You truly are beautiful, I love you!
Ronnie, you are a large man! It always feels good to go do something obscenely manly, like digging trenches when it is snowing outside. Puts some hair on your chest! Like we learned at conference however, true manhood is not about the weight we can lift, but much more about the lives we bless through rightious Priesthood service. How is your Quorm? I love you!
Lizzie, you are a wonderful beam of sunshine--be careful with that drill! I remember how helpful you always are when we are doing family projects--keep it up! Being helpful is a quality that will serve us well all our lives. I love you so much!
Not a lot of time, just a quick story from Conference--Jenny, our wonderful investigator, came to the Sunday Sessions of Conference, and the whole day we were just hoping and praying that someone would speak about the Sabbath Day (a serious concern of hers). As the final session was coming to a close, we weren't dissappointed (because it was a WONDERFUL session), but still hoping for something, even just one sentence, about the Sabbath day--then, lo and behold, what was the last topic? The Sabbath Day! The Lord truly answers prayers. We knew Jenny really needed to hear it, because about half-way through the talk, phones started to ring, noisy cars drove by more frequently, and then, to top it off, the video cut out, and we had to finish the session with just audio (after a few minutes of confusion). Despite the best efforts of the противник however, I think Jenny felt the spirit, and heard what she need to hear. They truly are prophets of God!
I have been working on praying more earntestly recently, and it truly has been making a difference--how often do we just say prayers of gratitude? As I have tried to be better about that, prayer has become even more powerful and meaningful for me. I love you all so much!
You are so wonderful! I sent Rees a letter (email), with his experience in it. He is so great!
With so much love,
Elder Hardy
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