Well last week i guess huh?
It's been a week full of lasts. Haha i always thought that i would be super depressed and sad at this time of my mission. Every missionary i see seems to be a walking zombie the last week.. just waiting to die. But I am filled with so much peace right now! Granted i did feel a little sad yesterday when i said goodbye to so many people at church. It was announced while i was in ward council, and everyone was like wait you're leaving? Than someone else would hear and say wait you're going home? Every time they said that i clenched my toes and my teeth, I mean it's good. But i don't want to hear it said over and over. Luckily it was announced over the pulpit in sacrament.. that made me cry. But it feels so great when after the meeting everyone comes to you and wants to thank you and shake your hand and tell you how appreciative you are. Even people i didn't get to know very well. It's a very humbling experience.
Well I'm completely packed. I'm not sure if it's because I'm dads son or because i worked at fed ex. But I was done packing when i woke up this morning. I've been slowly doing it here and there, it just seemed like a challenge. It bugged me that i couldn't just pack it all right then! But i guess i still need to use some of the clothes. Although i will be chucking a lot of my "white" clothes if you want to call them that. Beige or gray would be a better term. But I also shipped three packages home today, they're just full of my stuff so be expecting those. But yeah I was able to get my large bag and my small bag far under the weight limit. It was funny though cause the weight limit is 50lbs right? Well in my big bag i fit all my clothes and bedding and my bowling ball. It all fit just fine. But since the bowling ball was in there it weighed 55lbs. Seriously?! Oh well I'll just put it in my backpack and use it as a carry on (which i wasn't planning on having but oh well). I fit a ridiculous amount into my small bag, three pairs of shoes, all my hygiene stuff, and all the stuff from my desk (scriptures, pmg, letters, clock, etc.). But yeah it's really satisfying to pack a ton of stuff in a small space. That's why i like camping, i like to try bringing the smallest bag and the least amount of stuff. Unlike my first scout camp if you can remember that (who needs that much stuff!).
I did hear about yellowstone and i'm super pumped! I love yellowstone! It will also be the first time going there with my new camera which makes me extremely excited. Don't worry i wasn't bummed when i found out it was no longer a mancation. I don't need to miss y'all for another week ;)
You should probably hold on to mikaylas letter cause it wouldn't quite get to me in time probably. Just to be safe.
Well i find it appropriate that i should simply end my final e-mail with my testimony
I know the church is true. It brings joy and happiness to all who embrace it. The Book of mormon is true. It's the convincing evidence of the Restoration, that Jesus is the Christ, and that the Bible is truly the word of God. The priesthood is absolutely necessary for baptism and other saving ordinances. Families can be together forever. I know obedience brings happiness, that being a servant is an extremely honorable title which i have humbly held. I know the atonement works, i know it with all my heart. It can erase all pain, guilt, sorrow. It can enable you to grow, help, serve, and function in all aspects of your life. It is meant for all, the more wicked the person the more it is meant for them. Everyone is good enough if we give them a chance. We are all Gods children, He loves us. Christ loves us. I love Them with all my heart. I know i have served with all my heart, might, mind, and strength. I have no regrets. I have worked hard. I have done what is right. I have developed charity. I have become converted, and I have strengthened my brethren because of it. All good that i have done i owe to the grace and strength of The Father. I couldn't have accomplished a single productive thing without His guidance through the Holy Ghost. I love this gospel. I'll never leave it. I can't wait to continue to serve. And i say it in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
I love y'all so much and I'm excited to hug every one of you!
Elder Kyle Olsen
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