April 16, 2014
I live at
4525 S Warner
bldg H # 74,
Tacoma WA 98404
And I've gotten all the mail that's been sent to the office! Thanks for not forgetting about me. I like being a missionary with less than 6 months left who still gets mail, that doesn't happen much around here and it makes me feel loved that even after a year you still miss me.
On Monday I hit my exactly 6-months remaining mark. This is different from my year mark because you go home from your mission at the end of your 18th transfer (each of which is 6 weeks) for elders, and 13th for sisters. So I did 1 transfer plus 4 weeks in the mtc, which means I hit my 1 year a month before I hit my 6-months left.
This week is Cambodian new year, which means 2 weeks of nonstop partying..for our investigators. For us it means no appointments because everyone's at the buddhist temple all day everyday, and when we drop by their houses they're hungover and not in the mood to visit long. But when we have been able to meet, we've had the special opportunity to share Easter themed messages with those we visit. We're always teaching and testifying of the savior, but the approach of Easter Sunday means that we get to put special emphasis on the miracle of his resurrection and the assurance it gives us that we too will live again. If you haven't already seen Because of Him, look it up on YouTube or go to mormon.org/BecauseofHim . The church put out a great video commemorating Easter Sunday and Christ's resurrection. I love sharing that message because it brings comfort to everyone for different reasons- those who've lost a loved one, are suffering from a physical ailment, or who feel burdened down from the guilt of past mistakes- all can find peace in the knowledge of the resurrection.
I'm especially grateful for that knowledge in the anniversary on Sunday of my uncle Jarrod's passing. I never met him, but i know where he is and that I'll be able to spend an eternity following this life getting to know him. All of that is thanks to the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior.
I've been in the watac for 46 weeks, i only have 6 months left, and the church is true here too!
Sister mcquivey
Also i would like to point out that i typed this whole email out on one of the smartphones in the sprint store so whattt i haven't forgotten how to use technology.
4525 S Warner
bldg H # 74,
Tacoma WA 98404
And I've gotten all the mail that's been sent to the office! Thanks for not forgetting about me. I like being a missionary with less than 6 months left who still gets mail, that doesn't happen much around here and it makes me feel loved that even after a year you still miss me.
On Monday I hit my exactly 6-months remaining mark. This is different from my year mark because you go home from your mission at the end of your 18th transfer (each of which is 6 weeks) for elders, and 13th for sisters. So I did 1 transfer plus 4 weeks in the mtc, which means I hit my 1 year a month before I hit my 6-months left.
This week is Cambodian new year, which means 2 weeks of nonstop partying..for our investigators. For us it means no appointments because everyone's at the buddhist temple all day everyday, and when we drop by their houses they're hungover and not in the mood to visit long. But when we have been able to meet, we've had the special opportunity to share Easter themed messages with those we visit. We're always teaching and testifying of the savior, but the approach of Easter Sunday means that we get to put special emphasis on the miracle of his resurrection and the assurance it gives us that we too will live again. If you haven't already seen Because of Him, look it up on YouTube or go to mormon.org/BecauseofHim . The church put out a great video commemorating Easter Sunday and Christ's resurrection. I love sharing that message because it brings comfort to everyone for different reasons- those who've lost a loved one, are suffering from a physical ailment, or who feel burdened down from the guilt of past mistakes- all can find peace in the knowledge of the resurrection.
I'm especially grateful for that knowledge in the anniversary on Sunday of my uncle Jarrod's passing. I never met him, but i know where he is and that I'll be able to spend an eternity following this life getting to know him. All of that is thanks to the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior.
I've been in the watac for 46 weeks, i only have 6 months left, and the church is true here too!
Sister mcquivey
Also i would like to point out that i typed this whole email out on one of the smartphones in the sprint store so whattt i haven't forgotten how to use technology.
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