Dear family,
This week has been a fun week. Well, actually not too fun.
Elder Garcia has had a really tough week with family problems, not
sleeping well, and his whole body aching. He is hanging in there though
and we were still able to work a lot. Once he gets out and works he just
seems to forget about everyone else and focuses on the people. That is
amazing.
Maria Anch is still being stubborn. We´ll see what will happen with her.
But whether she comes through or not, everything is in the Lord´s time.
But because of the cemetery thing we did on the day of the dead, we
found a new family of 6! They are all really good and listen when we
teach. We have seen many fruits from that activity. The only lame thing
is the man in our branch whose idea it was is still not active again. He
is a returned missionary, but has only been to church once since I´ve
been in Tocopilla. There are a lot of returned missionaries that are
inactive here actually. I´m sure there are many factors that are involved in
this rather than in Utah, but it is still sad to see. I feel so grateful
for the support that we have in Orem from all of the members. Being
here where the church is much smaller must be a lot more difficult. But
salvation is not free! We must obey!
Tell Jamie that that I approve of her and Travis moving to Orem [They are thinking about moving closer]. That
seems like it would be such a big blessing to have us all close. Nothing
replaces being with family.
And Nathan! That is awesome! Go carriage-man! I bet that was a lot of fun to be in the play. I loved the choir concert I was in.
Go Stephanie! Go all the way! I´m so glad you will still be in high school when I get back so I can come to your games!
Thanksgiving
is going to be so much fun! I will miss the football, basketball, board
games, and of course, food. My companion and I actually found some
turkeys the other day. They were in someone´s backyard. We´ll see what
we can do about the Thanksgiving feast :) haha jk
Well, I guess I should say a few things that I am grateful for :D I am
grateful for a mom and dad who have raised me in the light and truth.
Parents could raise their children giving them nice things like PlayStation and cars, but the greatest gift I think is to give them a
good foundation in the gospel. I am so grateful for your constant
examples of serving the Lord and putting Him first. I am grateful for my
7 brothers and sisters for putting up with me and spending time with
me. You all rock! :) And also for the 2 other brothers I have now that
take care of my older sisters. Thank you both so much!
Thank you everybody for the support and help and love that you have
always given me. Thank you grandma, all of my aunts, uncles, and
cousins, all of my friends, including all of our ward members. I feel so
blessed where I have been put in this time and place. And I am so
grateful now that the Lord trusts me to be here serving His children in
Chile.
Have a great week with family everybody!
With love and gratitude,
Elder Keele
Friday, November 23, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
Elder Keele- Nov. 19, 2012
Dear family,
This week has been a fun week. Well, actually not too fun. Elder Garcia has had a really tough week with family problems, not sleeping well, and his whole body aching. He is hanging in there though and we were still able to work a lot. Once he gets out and works he just seems to forget about everyone else and focuses on the people. That is amazing.
Maria Anch is still being stubborn. We´ll see what will happen with her. But whether she comes through or not, everything is in the Lord´s time.
But because of the cemetary thing we did on the day of the dead, we found a new family of 6! They are all really good and listen when we teach. We have seen many fruits from that activity. The only lame thing is the man in our branch whose idea it was is still not active again. He is a returned missionary, but has only been to church once since I´ve been in Tocopilla. There are a lot of returned missionaries that are inactive here actually. I´m sure there are many factors that are involved in this rather than in Utah, but it is still sad to see. I feel so grateful for the support that we have in Orem from all of the members. Being here where the church is much smaller must be a lot more difficult. But salvation is not free! We must obey!
Tell Jamie that that I approve of her and Travis moving to Orem [They are thinking about moving closer]. That seems like it would be such a big blessing to have us all close. Nothing replaces being with family.
And Nathan! That is awesome! Go carriage-man! I bet that was a lot of fun to be in the play. I loved the choir concert I was in.
Go Stephanie! Go all the way! I´m so glad you will still be in high school when I get back so I can come to your games!
Thanksgiving is going to be so much fun! I will miss the football, basketball, board games, and of course, food. My companion and I actually found some turkeys the other day. They were in someone´s backyard. We´ll see what we can do about the Thanksgiving feast :) haha jk
Well, I guess I should say a few things that I am grateful for :D I am grateful for a mom and dad who have raised me in the light and truth. Parents could raise their children giving them nice things like playstations and cars, but the greatest gift I think is to give them a good foundation in the gospel. I am so grateful for your constant examples of serving the Lord and putting Him first. I am grateful for my 7 brothers and sisters for putting up with me and spending time with me. You all rock! :) And also for the 2 other brothers I have now that take care of my older sisters. Thank you both so much!
Thank you everybody for the support and help and love that you have always given me. Thank you grandma, all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of my friends, including all of our ward members. I feel so blessed where I have been put in this time and place. And I am so grateful now that the Lord trusts me to be here serving His children in Chile.
Have a great week with family everybody!
With love and gratitude,
Elder Keele
This week has been a fun week. Well, actually not too fun. Elder Garcia has had a really tough week with family problems, not sleeping well, and his whole body aching. He is hanging in there though and we were still able to work a lot. Once he gets out and works he just seems to forget about everyone else and focuses on the people. That is amazing.
Maria Anch is still being stubborn. We´ll see what will happen with her. But whether she comes through or not, everything is in the Lord´s time.
But because of the cemetary thing we did on the day of the dead, we found a new family of 6! They are all really good and listen when we teach. We have seen many fruits from that activity. The only lame thing is the man in our branch whose idea it was is still not active again. He is a returned missionary, but has only been to church once since I´ve been in Tocopilla. There are a lot of returned missionaries that are inactive here actually. I´m sure there are many factors that are involved in this rather than in Utah, but it is still sad to see. I feel so grateful for the support that we have in Orem from all of the members. Being here where the church is much smaller must be a lot more difficult. But salvation is not free! We must obey!
Tell Jamie that that I approve of her and Travis moving to Orem [They are thinking about moving closer]. That seems like it would be such a big blessing to have us all close. Nothing replaces being with family.
And Nathan! That is awesome! Go carriage-man! I bet that was a lot of fun to be in the play. I loved the choir concert I was in.
Go Stephanie! Go all the way! I´m so glad you will still be in high school when I get back so I can come to your games!
Thanksgiving is going to be so much fun! I will miss the football, basketball, board games, and of course, food. My companion and I actually found some turkeys the other day. They were in someone´s backyard. We´ll see what we can do about the Thanksgiving feast :) haha jk
Well, I guess I should say a few things that I am grateful for :D I am grateful for a mom and dad who have raised me in the light and truth. Parents could raise their children giving them nice things like playstations and cars, but the greatest gift I think is to give them a good foundation in the gospel. I am so grateful for your constant examples of serving the Lord and putting Him first. I am grateful for my 7 brothers and sisters for putting up with me and spending time with me. You all rock! :) And also for the 2 other brothers I have now that take care of my older sisters. Thank you both so much!
Thank you everybody for the support and help and love that you have always given me. Thank you grandma, all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of my friends, including all of our ward members. I feel so blessed where I have been put in this time and place. And I am so grateful now that the Lord trusts me to be here serving His children in Chile.
Have a great week with family everybody!
With love and gratitude,
Elder Keele
Elder Keele- Nov. 12, 2012
Dear Mom,
I am so glad to hear that the wedding went well. Alex sounds so great.
They both are going to be so happy together! Pictures of the wedding
would be awesome to see. I bet Jessica was so beautiful!
Last week was an interesting week. On Friday we had a Zone Conference
that was very helpful. I really felt the Spirit helping me learn
things I needed to teach better. Sadly on Saturday though, after 2
hours with María Anch, she decided to wait a couple more weeks to get
baptized. Elder Garcia and I prepared, prayed, and fasted very much
for her, and there we really thought she was going to do it, but she
was very stubborn. Whatever her true reasons for waiting, I just pray
that she continues towards baptism. She didn´t come to church either
so we are fearing a little. But we will continue in prayers and
fasting for her.
But in good news, many less-active and inactive members came to
church yesterday. We had 102 people in church! The most we have had
since I´ve been here in Tocopilla was about 85, but on average 70. So
it seems to be growing! A large part of it I think is because of our
newly called Ward Missionaries. There are 4 youth, 2 young women and 2
young men. All youth that just seem to be such studs in their high
schools. They have been bringing many friends to church and many
members that haven´t come in a while. They are great strengths in this
branch of Tocopilla because of their desire to serve and for just
being such friendly and like-able people. They are all perfect for the
job.
I love being here in Tocopilla! I think I will be here for a while
more, probably a couple more months. That would make another 6 months!
I am almost a year into my mission, and am still only in my 2nd
sector! Crazy, but I wouldn´t have it any other way. I have loved both
of them.
Well, have a good rest this week mom! I hope you recover quickly and
get a lot of rest now that the wedding is all over. Congratulations on
two children married in the temple! :) I am so blessed to be in our
family where I have so many amazing examples.
Love,
Elder Keele
I am so glad to hear that the wedding went well. Alex sounds so great.
They both are going to be so happy together! Pictures of the wedding
would be awesome to see. I bet Jessica was so beautiful!
Last week was an interesting week. On Friday we had a Zone Conference
that was very helpful. I really felt the Spirit helping me learn
things I needed to teach better. Sadly on Saturday though, after 2
hours with María Anch, she decided to wait a couple more weeks to get
baptized. Elder Garcia and I prepared, prayed, and fasted very much
for her, and there we really thought she was going to do it, but she
was very stubborn. Whatever her true reasons for waiting, I just pray
that she continues towards baptism. She didn´t come to church either
so we are fearing a little. But we will continue in prayers and
fasting for her.
But in good news, many less-active and inactive members came to
church yesterday. We had 102 people in church! The most we have had
since I´ve been here in Tocopilla was about 85, but on average 70. So
it seems to be growing! A large part of it I think is because of our
newly called Ward Missionaries. There are 4 youth, 2 young women and 2
young men. All youth that just seem to be such studs in their high
schools. They have been bringing many friends to church and many
members that haven´t come in a while. They are great strengths in this
branch of Tocopilla because of their desire to serve and for just
being such friendly and like-able people. They are all perfect for the
job.
I love being here in Tocopilla! I think I will be here for a while
more, probably a couple more months. That would make another 6 months!
I am almost a year into my mission, and am still only in my 2nd
sector! Crazy, but I wouldn´t have it any other way. I have loved both
of them.
Well, have a good rest this week mom! I hope you recover quickly and
get a lot of rest now that the wedding is all over. Congratulations on
two children married in the temple! :) I am so blessed to be in our
family where I have so many amazing examples.
Love,
Elder Keele
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