Dear Family,
How is everyone? Easter was beautiful here- I loved focusing so much on the Savior. The more I learn of Him, the more I want to serve Him and be like Him.
Thanks to everyone who has sent me a letter or package- I especially love getting artwork from the nieces and nephews. I had a tough dream where I was home again, and could hear them all playing downstairs. Just as I went to join them, the alarm went off, and I remembered where I was. That being said, I am so happy to be here. I'm surprised that I don't miss the worldly things at all. I'm not suffering for want of music or books or movies- I love being so focused on the gospel and being so separate from normal life. I'm also still not homesick- I still miss home, but not in a way that makes me sad at all.
We haven't heard anything about the visa yet, but I think I'll be sad if I leave before the six weeks are over- I love my district so much, and know that after we go our separate ways, it'll never be the same.
The first few days were really slow, but it's picked up speed a bit, and the days go by quickly, even if the weeks don't... if that makes any sense. I love missionary work! And I've hardly started! I regret not doing more of it when I was home. The gospel makes me so happy, and I'm sad I didn't find more opportunities to share it. So PLEASE don't be afraid to share it! The more I learn, the more I realize that there is no purpose to life beyond it. I believe it with more strength than I ever have before, and I know my Savior so much better now than ever- each day I come closer to Him, and there is nothing I'd rather do right now.
All that spiritual stuff being said, here are some quotes from my amazing district:
Elder Brown (asking about Elder Vogel's gluten allergies): Do you ever throw up preemptively?
Elder Vogel: Isn't that bulemia?
Elder Turley (referring to the residence): When can we go home?
Elder Vogel: In two years.
Hna Thompson (trying to say through Christs atonement, we can be saved from our pecados [sins]): A traves de la expiacion de Cristo, podemos llegar a ser liberados de nuestros pescados. [fish]
A teacher: you know you're not supposed to eat in here, right?
Elder Harris (taking a bite from a cupcake): oh... we're just trying to get rid of it.
Hna Thompson (referring to the gluten free food closet of Elder Vogel): Aw, he has bacon. I want to go to that closet. It has bacon.
Elder Brown: Do these goggle lines look good on me?
Elder Vogel: Everything looks good on you, Elder Brown.
Elder Brown: I like that, sassy.
I love and miss you all! Write me letters and dearelders!
Love, Hna Johnson
With Companions
With District Members Going to Spain
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