Hey everybody!
Well this first week has been crazy, every single day here is so long, I feel like I´ve been here for weeks!! Thanks so much to everyone who wrote me letters, they really helped!
Well I´ve seen a lot of friends! Elder Nickell, Elder Mower, Elder Cottle, even Elder Olsen! I thought he was already in the Honduras! It was a cool surprise :) I have not seen Jake (his cousin) yet though. Someone should let me know when he's here and where so I can look for him :)
I was able to send letters to everyone in the family! I may just use one envelope next time, that wasn't very smart of me haha. There are 8 people in my district, one of them is from Christmas Island! He's a great example, always smiling and happy. He barely speaks any English but he's here to learn Spanish and preach the gospel to the people of the Dominican Republic. He was baptized just a year ago! Unfortunately when he got to Utah, his body wasn't used to the cold, dry, or altitude. He had to go the hospital because he had constant nose bleeds and they cauterized (I think that's right?) his nose. The only thing he asked for was a blessing, so after we got permission we all stood around and gave him a blessing. The spirit was so strong! It took him another day to recover but now he's back to his fun, happy self. We had a missionary go home as well, it was a sad day.
So I can't upload pictures :/ but I would like to develop them here and send them to you in a letter. Then can you guys digitalize it and put it online? That's be great :)
Elder Milheim isn't in my district.
On Sunday we had a mission devotional which was great! We heard from the MTC presidency and it was great :) But they said some bad news! The 50th anniversary of the MTC is the day after we leave... and the entire first presidency will be there!! ONE DAY!! To talk to the missionaries there!! I was pretty disappointed... still am haha.
We watched the Christmas devotional which was great :) I'm glad you guys and Katherine and Lauren watched it together :) Thanks everyone for taking care of Katherine, that really means a lot!! When they sang 'Silent Night' I started to cry because I immediately thought of Deklan and I just felt so sad after that. I started to miss everyone so much :( But after we watched a short film on Joseph Smith. And it hit me, Joseph Smith went through so much, his trials were far greater than mine!
I've been lifted up, and strengthened, because this week has had its great moments and its difficult moments. Everyones letters helped so much :) they were all perfect! I think of this quote: "Definition of a missionary: Someone who leaves their family for two years, so that other families can be together forever". It's been difficult but this quote is true (I hope I have it right haha).
We have an investigator already! Of course he's getting paid to be there, but it's still intense! Spanish stresses me out hardcore, but I have my purpose as a missionary memorized, testimony and prayer down pretty good. Which is all I need right?? haha send me now!! haha jk, no way I'm ready. Thank you all for fasting for me, that meant so much as well, I was fasting for all of you as well :)
Well I'm out of time, remember you're in my heart and prayers. I love everyone so much. I know this church is true, don't forget me!! Oh, and I would like my plaque scripture to be Alma 26:12 :) Thank you! It's a humbling scripture but also motivating in my mind.
If everyone could use the 'Dear Elder' service that would help a ton because we can only email family I guess and I'd like to respond to everyone. I love you!!! Thanks for your letters and packages again!!
Elder Clubb
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