March 15, 2010

Dear Family,

The First 3 files are from last week, and the 2 others are this weeks.

Well, it has been a busy week getting Julja ready for baptism. We are able to teach her everything she needed to know and she had her interview yesterday...she is getting baptized March 21!

Oh, CONGRATULATIONS JOSH ON YOUR MISSION CALL!!! I AM SOOO PROUD OF YOU!!! IT WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF YOUR LIFE!!!!

So, I'm not sure exactly what more to say. Life is hard here sometimes. I don't think I would live here, though I love it. It is beautiful, but the people here are very corrupt. You have absolutely no Idea how corrupt everything is here...

I guess I can answer your questions:

Well, as for my perspective...before my mission I had a pretty good Idea of what to expect missionary work wise, and purpose wise. Actually, during my interview with President Draughn, he seemed somewhat surprised or ...in awe for lack of a better word, when he asked me why I want to serve a mission. He told me that he hadn't heard a better reason than what I gave, which was basically this: I know it is true, the gospel is true. I want to share it so that people can experience the joy that I have felt. I can't look at a young couple happily married without thinking how much happier they could be with the gospel...etc. It is true, and I want them to feel the joy that I have felt. I admit, there have been times on my mission where I have lost track of this purpose, but nonetheless, people need the gospel. It changes lives. It is true. (as you know...I was pretty wierd before my mission in comparison to a lot of the boys my age...)

Hair...well, right now it is kind of long but I want to get it cut TODAY! We have zone conference on thursday, and it is in desparate need. We have barbers we go to. Men typically cut mens hair, and women typically only cut womens hair (with rare exeptions).

Actually, I accidentally left my vitamins in Fier, so right now they are kind of low, but I wasn't really using them much anyway.

That is super cool to hear about Lucas. I really wish I could write a letter to him, but I don't know anyway to contact him. I am proud of him for graduating. He has been working hard.

Well, not sure what more to say...I love you all. I hope the rawlings enjoy the new dog! Hope all is well at home. Love you!


Elder Fredrickson