So, when my companions and I met the elders outside today to get our mail, they sadly handed us each a packet of papers- our travel plans to Spain! I thought I would be so happy, but I burst into tears and haven't really stopped crying since then. I know it's where the Lord wants me now, but I've grown to love my district like they're my brothers, and I don't know if I'll ever really see them again. Anyway, we're leaving on Thursday. We fly from SLC to Atlanta at 9:40, then from Atlanta to Madrid at 5:50. The flights aren't too bad- one 4 hour flight, one 9 hour flight, so pretty much the same as when we went to Chile. Golly, I'm so sad about it. I never thought I would be sad to go to Europe! Lies- I am excited to actually go, but I just hate goodbyes.
In other news, thank you for the prankster package, dear family. I laughed for a long time when I realized that all the candy from the candy poster was missing, and was actually a little disappointed when you sent me the candy the next day. Follow through! My district is enjoying the candy at our candy potluck today though, so thank you :) Oh, and the letters you all wrote also made me laugh a lot. I sure miss you guys.
General conference was amazing- I felt so inspired and validated by all the talks on missionary work, and really enjoyed the talks on the family as well, because I've been learning that missions help build and prepare you for your own families, and I just love learning more about that. I tried to keep an eye out for dad in the stands, but no luck!
The language is coming- everything I learned is back, and I'm learning more every day. I still have tons to learn, but I'm really comfortable during gospel discussions in Spanish.
I've seen Sister Forbush and Elder Jefferson in the MTC. Make sure the Bishop gets a hold of the picture of us 6th ward missionaries.
I wanted to take the challenge to write 25 words that I think are the most important to tell you.
Jesus is the Christ. He lived, died, and lives again for us. Through obedience, we can be forever families. I'm grateful for and love you.
I've been blessed so many ways since coming here, and I want to share a few right now. I've been blessed not to be sad about leaving home. I've been blessed with a sincere desire to obey. I've been blessed with a boldness, confidence and spiritual strength I did not know that I had, and an assurance the gospel is true. I've been blessed with more understanding of Christ's love for me, and more understanding of the miracle of the atonement. I've been blessed with help in learning the language quickly, and being able to testify of the truth in Spanish. I also have a renewed love for each of you, for my companions, my district, and the people that I'm going to teach in Spain, and I know that the Redeemer is teaching me to love as He does.
I'm so thankful for how righteous and kind you all are- I know I could not be so strong without each of you and the things you've taught me all my life. I love you all and am grateful that I know we can be together.
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