October 31, 2005

  • From an e-mail dated October 31, 2005: Shoot, I just deleted this e-mail accidentally.  I will rewrite- but it will be shorter.


    Dear Family, Friends, and Fellow Xangans,
     
    I'm still in Glendale, though there have been some major changes today.  An Elder in Pasadena was sent home sick, so Elder Peterson left our ward/area to fill his place.  This leaves Elder Parry and I with Elder Lord as a threesome.  We are not thrilled for 2 reasons.  One, Elder Peterson was a great missionary, and an amazing person.  I have more respect for him than any other missionary in the mission right now.  Two, three people.  Ugh.  We will have fun together- but I worry it will be overwhelming at dinners, appointments, and doorsteps.  How would you like three strangers in neckties showing up on your door?  I think the work will be harder because of that.
     
    Happy Halloween, by the way.  We missionaries are still cool enough to dress up.  We switched nametags.  lol.  Actually, Elder Parry and I bought stick-on horns.  You know, cause everybody knows Mormons have horns.  (I thought it was cute at least.)
     
    Anyway.  Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday was great.  Made me homesick.  I love being a missionary though.  It is the most rewarding thing I've ever done.  The lessons I've learned about myself and others are priceless.  I want you to know that I know Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God.  He has sustained through His eternal empathy, mercy, and power.  His work is to bring about our Eternal Life and Immortality- and I would add our joy.  I believe I am a part of that work now as I help people receive His restored Gospel.
     
    Take care,
    Elder Embree