Hey everyone! So glad to get a full inbox even after just saying goodbye to you guys. I am very happy after our awesome conference call and being able to see you guys face to face. Totally rejuvenating! I loved the photos of the Christmas festivities too.
Honestly, I did get a bit trunky after the call and everything, but it'll fade away and I'll be able to get up momentum again. Daydreaming about living in a new city has been hitting me. I'm totally psyched! Sure there's some hard things to realize: leaving behind the awesome house and property and ward and the couple of friends that might remember me, but I think it's going to be the perfect new chapter for our family after we get back! I remember dreaming alot about living and working in the city when we visited there, and that dream is coming true! Of course it will be hard to adjust, and we have to make ourselves ready for any kind of hidden dangers that might be within the new environment, but I am very happy with the news.
The community college close by is sounding to me a very good option for right after the mission. It is hard for me to think of jumping right back into a college life that would be far from my family right after the mission, but if the community college is close, I think it would be awesome to start studying as soon as possible after we return. Dreams like going to BYU or USC can still be considered after a year or two of study. Very cool. I'm psyched! Lots of cool things to think about and plan about. Unfortunately it's these kind of things that're making me a bit unfocused right now.
So, just to share my perspective from the call, I loved it! The only thing is that I wish I could've let Brendon talk a bit more, I think he deserved it. Sorry Brendon for taking up your time. Again! I understand that it was a big deal for you guys, it being Christmas and everything, but I am comforted in the fact that we still got e-mail and another call in only 5 months! It's gonna come so quick!
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| Christmas Food |
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| Second Christmas Feast |
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| Sweet Hammock Comes with Dog |
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| Tiara Wearing Companion |
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| Rat Slayer |
The members also brought Adrielle, and 18 year old girl to church, who listened SUPER intently the whole church meeting, and the family that brought her said she asked questions about the church for 2 hours afterwards. We had a family home evening with her later that night and gave her a Book of Mormon, and she started crying. Really seems like she needed a message of peace at this time in her life; seems like her family is having problems. We will teach her tonight, and it should go all well! I'm excited. So we've got things to do!
Anyway, my life is nice right now. Flowing steadily on. I am very blessed. But, I still need to ramp it up, and lengthen my stride. There is so much more to do. So much left. Can't get relaxed. I also realize I've got to prepare myself for future trials. Let's go!
I love you guys and am so proud of you for all that you are! Thank you for everything! Be strong and never give up! Know that the Lord loves you and will guide you as long as we do our little part! Here we go to 2011! You guys are the best. Until next week!
Love love love!
Elder Connor
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