Last week was the best! Interviews in Catarman and
Catbalogan zones, and a zone conference in Beautiful Calbayog city! Literally
heaven. Life is so good here! The drive was long, and it was a pretty hard
drive, just chilling in the passenger seat for 5 hours. but it was really worth
it.
Calbayog has grown so much since I was last there. it's
cleaner, has more stores, has a big new department store, new streets, and even
has plans to build a new airport there! I was reminded that when I was there,
it was so different, but now it's much better. Catarman is also so nice, except
for the pouring rain of course! I got to see all the missionaries there, and
some of my favorite missionaries are there too! Little secret; I am gaining
back weight. Why? because President Argana buys a lot of food at restaurants,
and then I am their last hope to finish it! plus, we travel a lot, so no time
to walk. but, I'm starting to eat less and work out more. I was doing that,
until I received your birthday package! :D I ended up giving a lot of it at the
conference. They loved it by the way! it was their first time to have a rice
krispie treat, and they said it was delicious. Thank you so much for the snacks
and photos, They really gave me a boost in this rough time.
I say it's a hard time because this week is transfer week,
the busiest week of the cycle. We have 4 missionaries staying in our apartment
right now, that all will be going home. I should be happy for them, but all
they did was talk about their experiences doing disobedient things like
Boating, Going on hikes with Sister companionships, and all kinds of other
activities. they really slacked on their work, and their key indicators show
that. They really didn't mention their successes in the mission. Now that they
are going home, they feel comfortable talking about it because at this point,
they are already going home. They don't care. And I feel so sorry for them.
They have been given a sacred trust, and they are breaking it. Something that I
have learned on the mission is that when we eat the sacrament, ALL of our
covenants are renewed, Not just the baptismal covenants. I have been reminded
of those covenants, and I feel so strongly that I wouldn't want anyone,
especially myself, to break those covenants. All I can do is try to remind them
what they promised to do, and hope that they listen. Being a leader in the
mission is one of the hardest things I could ever imagine. Long story short, I
am reminded of that mormon message from Elder Ucthdorf about the man who
traveled the world on the cruise ship, but didn't take advantage of the
opportunities he had. The opportunities I am talking about is growing in the
gospel, gaining knowledge, preparing for an eternal marriage and a family, for
future callings. for success in the mission in Baptisms and obedience. I have
resolved to not waste the time I have on the mission. Have fun, yes, but be
obedient while I do it.
On a happier note, I love the mission. I love what Heavenly
Father has given me, and what Jesus Christ did for me. I am indebted to them
with a Debt that I can never pay back. but I can try by sharing the knowledge I
have to all I meet concerning the gospel and the church. I feel so happy
helping others and teaching. I love the work with all my heart! I miss you all,
but I won't trade these 2 years. I hope everyone is alright at home, and that
you are all happy and well. Good work on the 5K, and if dad needs any advice
about how to get referrals from the members, I would be happy to tell him how
things are done here! yesterday, We got 3 referrals from the same family, and
the ward has a program to have every family give a referral to us before
Christmas day. We spend all week contacting referrals!
I love you all. Morgan, I love and miss you. Bump mentioned
some boyfriends, good work. Tyler, I heard you ran a 5k Race. I will do one
with you next year. Let's see who is faster!
Mom and Dad, your example has taught me some things that I
yet lack. I am so grateful for your patience for me and the rest of the family.
I can't wait for next month to see you!
love,
Elder Kuehne
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