Saludos a mis seres queridos,
The mission life continues to move forward. I guess I can't really say that time goes by fast, because it's always that way, so it's really not any faster than normal. But either way,
I have changes tomorrow, and the Lord is so super merciful to me. I'm so excited for my new assignment. I'll be going to a little town called Molango in the state of Hidalgo. Apparently, there are only 3,000 people there. A whole bunch less than what I'm used to here right next to the biggest city in the world. My new companion is a really good friend. He was in my MTC district, and he's from Idaho, Elder Jerry Castillo. President Hicken told me that up there they don't know much about the organization of the church, and that part of my assignment will be to help them understand how the church works. It'll be a neat experience. Also, President Hicken said that I won't be able to leave there until at least two people from the branch of 65 learn to play all the hymns in the simplified hymn book. I'm sad to leave Montes and all the friendships that I've developed here, but as it always does, life moves on.
I really hope all goes well for Bishop Christensen and his family. I'll for sure keep them in my prayers. You said it best mom, just keep the faith and all will happen as the Lord wants it to.
I'm being attacked by millions of mosquitoes right now, and it makes it really difficult and a bit frustrating to type when I have to use my hands every 3 seconds for some karate chop action. But whatever...
Thank you mom for your letter. I love hearing about the things that are going on back at home and especially that things continue to go so well. We're here on this earth to progress, so that's what we should do everyday.
I said goodbye to Jose Contreras last night, and he told me he'd send you an e-mail in these days. So it should arrive before my next P-day.
I hope you all have a fantastic week!
Elder Jordan Keele
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Hna. Jessica Keele- May 30, 2011
Hola!!
I´m sorry I don´t have any time to write! BUT, I love you all, and I´m doing great! Facundo was comfirmed yesterday :) If I find a computer that works, I'll send pictures next week. We´ll see!
We went to the river today and had an asado, and I PLAYED THE GUITAR!!! :D Oh, how I miss it :) We got permission because we´re having a talent show this Saturday. We asked to borrow Andres´ guitar, and we´re going to sing a song we´re making up to the tune of "Lucky" or to a hymn. We´re still deciding! Anyways, I love you. Talk to you next week!
Love,
Jess
I´m sorry I don´t have any time to write! BUT, I love you all, and I´m doing great! Facundo was comfirmed yesterday :) If I find a computer that works, I'll send pictures next week. We´ll see!
We went to the river today and had an asado, and I PLAYED THE GUITAR!!! :D Oh, how I miss it :) We got permission because we´re having a talent show this Saturday. We asked to borrow Andres´ guitar, and we´re going to sing a song we´re making up to the tune of "Lucky" or to a hymn. We´re still deciding! Anyways, I love you. Talk to you next week!
Love,
Jess
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Elder Jordan Keele-May 23, 2011
Hola everyone,
It's been a great week and I can't wait to continue working :)
Happy 25th anniversary mom and dad! I love you both and am so proud of all that you've done and are still doing for the benefit of us, your children.
It's true, we're told to find the very elect, and, in a nice way, we're told to not waste time with those who aren't going to progress and those who aren't ready to make this big commitment. In my mission we've been told by President Daniel L. Johnson of the 70, that there are 1,000 people in each area that are ready to enter into the waters of baptism right away. We just have to find them.
WOW!! Bryson's already about done?! I can't believe it. Congratulations to him!
I haven't gotten your package yet, but I did receive one from the Knudsen family. Please thank them when you see them next. It was very sweet and very appreciated. I received it today, and they sent it on the 21st of April. So possibly by next week I'll get your package.
Way to go Derek! I'm so glad to hear about all the wonderful things you're doing. By the way, I like your ties Derek and Dallin in the picture, and I like Nathan's sweater :)
It seems that every week someone else is either preparing for or going on a mission. I can't tell you all how happy I am for you.
For all you future missionaries: I read earlier this week Elder Bednar's talk in the Priesthood session of General Conference from about 5-6 years ago on ''Becoming a missionary''. It's a wonderful talk, and he gives lots of good advice for those preparing to serve. One quote that really stuck out to me was this: ''You will not suddenly or magically be transformed into a prepared and obedient missionary on the day you walk through the front door of the MTC.'' (Italics added). I can't tell you how true that is. If you aren't reading your scriptures now, you're not going to want to on the mission. If you struggle with brushing your teeth twice a day now, you're going to struggle with it on your mission. If you don't trust in your church leaders now, you won't obey the council of your leaders on the mission. There aren't words enough to describe the truthfulness of this statement, and I'm sure every returned missionary would agree. You must become a missionary looong before you go on a mission. If you have any bad habits, stop them today. To reinforce Elder Bednar's thought, Elder Richard G. Scott has said, ''You become what you want to be by consistently being what you want to become each day.'' The best way to prepare for your mission is by being a missionary today.
Are you sure those pictures are of Tammie and not of Steph? They look like twins! I'm glad that you had a good time on the trek. Mom, I think there's a reason that boys don't know how to braid... it would be kind of creepy if that was our hobby ha ha.
Thank you all so much. I love hearing from you and I'm so grateful that the Lord continues to bless all of you. May each of us have a stronger desire to follow more closely the council of our modern day prophets.
Elder Jordan Keele
It's been a great week and I can't wait to continue working :)
Happy 25th anniversary mom and dad! I love you both and am so proud of all that you've done and are still doing for the benefit of us, your children.
It's true, we're told to find the very elect, and, in a nice way, we're told to not waste time with those who aren't going to progress and those who aren't ready to make this big commitment. In my mission we've been told by President Daniel L. Johnson of the 70, that there are 1,000 people in each area that are ready to enter into the waters of baptism right away. We just have to find them.
WOW!! Bryson's already about done?! I can't believe it. Congratulations to him!
I haven't gotten your package yet, but I did receive one from the Knudsen family. Please thank them when you see them next. It was very sweet and very appreciated. I received it today, and they sent it on the 21st of April. So possibly by next week I'll get your package.
Way to go Derek! I'm so glad to hear about all the wonderful things you're doing. By the way, I like your ties Derek and Dallin in the picture, and I like Nathan's sweater :)
It seems that every week someone else is either preparing for or going on a mission. I can't tell you all how happy I am for you.
For all you future missionaries: I read earlier this week Elder Bednar's talk in the Priesthood session of General Conference from about 5-6 years ago on ''Becoming a missionary''. It's a wonderful talk, and he gives lots of good advice for those preparing to serve. One quote that really stuck out to me was this: ''You will not suddenly or magically be transformed into a prepared and obedient missionary on the day you walk through the front door of the MTC.'' (Italics added). I can't tell you how true that is. If you aren't reading your scriptures now, you're not going to want to on the mission. If you struggle with brushing your teeth twice a day now, you're going to struggle with it on your mission. If you don't trust in your church leaders now, you won't obey the council of your leaders on the mission. There aren't words enough to describe the truthfulness of this statement, and I'm sure every returned missionary would agree. You must become a missionary looong before you go on a mission. If you have any bad habits, stop them today. To reinforce Elder Bednar's thought, Elder Richard G. Scott has said, ''You become what you want to be by consistently being what you want to become each day.'' The best way to prepare for your mission is by being a missionary today.
Are you sure those pictures are of Tammie and not of Steph? They look like twins! I'm glad that you had a good time on the trek. Mom, I think there's a reason that boys don't know how to braid... it would be kind of creepy if that was our hobby ha ha.
Thank you all so much. I love hearing from you and I'm so grateful that the Lord continues to bless all of you. May each of us have a stronger desire to follow more closely the council of our modern day prophets.
Elder Jordan Keele
Hna. Jessica Keele- May 23, 2011
WOW, today marks 11 months. Jordan just reminded me. It´s crazy how fast time goes!
Things are going good! I´m teaching English classes. It´s interesting. The first week we had 2 investigators, Andres and another member show up. Then last week 4 investigators and 2 recent converts came. Hopefully it keeps getting bigger! Andres said something I loved the other day. I can´t even remember what he was talking about but he said "when I was an investigator". He´s learning all the member vocab. :) He started inviting the investigators in the English class to church and told them that after his baptism his whole life changed. :) We didn't even ask him to. I didn´t even know he had said that until my companion told me later that night how she was eavesdropping!
I also got to be a witness of a miracle! My companion and I were the reapers! haha WE didn´t have to do ANYTHING! The first time I met Facundo we asked him if he had talked to missionaries before and he told us "yes, I want to be baptized". Turns out he´s always wanted to. There have been many missionaries teach him and the work was all done (The field is white and ready to harvest). Of course, there always has to be attacks from Satan before a baptism, but most of it we didn´t even get to see or know about until after it was over. But Facundo got baptized yesterday! He is a wonderful example to his mom who hadn´t been to church in years, but because of the desire that Facundo (11 years old) had to be baptized, she is starting to reactivate as well. His dad was very against it and yelled and made Facu cry! But it made his mom think and remember her baptism. She bore her testimony and told Facu that is was his decision. They are separated and she has custody, and he made the right choice. :) I love this family! We´re hoping his brother will come to church as well. He´s 21 and has never been to the church but went to the baptism last night. Our zone leader told us that he told him he´s always had the thought of baptism in mind! Hmm.. haha We´re trying to set up a family night with them! :)
Anyway I´m loving my mission, but it goes way too fast!! I love to see you all in photos! You´ve all changed a bit pero bueno, tiene que pasar. Oh, and thank the Knudsen family for me! I got a wonderful care package from them :) And I´m sure your package is here. I'll just have to wait until I go to San Fernando to receive it :) Thank you very much! Love you all!
Hna Keele
Things are going good! I´m teaching English classes. It´s interesting. The first week we had 2 investigators, Andres and another member show up. Then last week 4 investigators and 2 recent converts came. Hopefully it keeps getting bigger! Andres said something I loved the other day. I can´t even remember what he was talking about but he said "when I was an investigator". He´s learning all the member vocab. :) He started inviting the investigators in the English class to church and told them that after his baptism his whole life changed. :) We didn't even ask him to. I didn´t even know he had said that until my companion told me later that night how she was eavesdropping!
I also got to be a witness of a miracle! My companion and I were the reapers! haha WE didn´t have to do ANYTHING! The first time I met Facundo we asked him if he had talked to missionaries before and he told us "yes, I want to be baptized". Turns out he´s always wanted to. There have been many missionaries teach him and the work was all done (The field is white and ready to harvest). Of course, there always has to be attacks from Satan before a baptism, but most of it we didn´t even get to see or know about until after it was over. But Facundo got baptized yesterday! He is a wonderful example to his mom who hadn´t been to church in years, but because of the desire that Facundo (11 years old) had to be baptized, she is starting to reactivate as well. His dad was very against it and yelled and made Facu cry! But it made his mom think and remember her baptism. She bore her testimony and told Facu that is was his decision. They are separated and she has custody, and he made the right choice. :) I love this family! We´re hoping his brother will come to church as well. He´s 21 and has never been to the church but went to the baptism last night. Our zone leader told us that he told him he´s always had the thought of baptism in mind! Hmm.. haha We´re trying to set up a family night with them! :)
Anyway I´m loving my mission, but it goes way too fast!! I love to see you all in photos! You´ve all changed a bit pero bueno, tiene que pasar. Oh, and thank the Knudsen family for me! I got a wonderful care package from them :) And I´m sure your package is here. I'll just have to wait until I go to San Fernando to receive it :) Thank you very much! Love you all!
Hna Keele
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