Hey peeps,
Things are pretty good over here with Elder Kirkham here in Hick(ory) Hills. I feel like I'm in a bit of a slump of right now . . like I am not being the best I can be recently. The mission is a rollercoaster of highs and lows. It can be emotionally and physically exhausting without the spirit leading and comforting you in your every move. I have been turning to the Book of Mormon a lot lately, and it fills me with peace and motivation. I know if I turn to the Lord, he can help these weaknesses of mine turn into strengths if I show him enough faith. That is the struggle of my life. To find the spirit when it's gone. This mission has already helped a ton in strengthening my trust in the spirit, and strengthening my desire to get BACK into the Spirit. I love my Savior Jesus Christ, and that's why I'm here.
Doesn't surprise me Spence is a growin boy! He's looking bigger and more studly in pics I've seen! He'll probably end up being about my height! Momma, what's up with you having all these injuries?? You gotta be careful mumzy!! You're not an "old lady" like you said. You're just a bit fragile. That's all. :)
Wow, Braxton and Macie's wedding was a year ago?? That seems like not that long ago! I was there. It poured that night. It does those short little spurts of rain a lot in Kansas... It's pretty hot here. Not too bad tho! I'm sort of getting used to the humidity. It's still a super nasty feeling tho... Friggen greasy skin all day long!
Our apartment is nice! Good size kitchen and living room, one bedroom and bathroom! It's perfect. I like it a lot better than living with members. It's nice to be on our own.
We have a full time car in this area! So that's been nice! The neighborhood is a lot like our one we lived in in Sandy. Not huge houses. But still nice! But there are a lot of very interesting people in our area...
We went and sang some hymns with some of the zone at the Assisted Living. There were like 40 smilin' people there to watch us!! It's one of the biggest gigs I've ever done... ;) Most of them had dementia. I love being there. It reminds me of how sweet Grandma Merrilee is. She was amazing... I have her picture hung up on the wall. Can't wait to see her again. I accompanied them as they sang because no one else plays the piano! It was AWESOME! The oldies loved it. I was looking up at them, and smiling the whole time as I played. They got a kick outta' that!
Couple days ago, my companion and I and a couple other sets of missionaries ate dinner with this awesome family, the Dillons. I played their guitar and sang a bunch of songs. It was heavenly. :) They love missionaries and are a flippen sweet family. This week we are going to the temple to do a session with them. The husband of that family is a recent convert, and the son is about to leave on a mission. Both of them are taking out their own endowments. It's going to be amazing. I'm so excited.
Sorry didn't have much to say today. But this much I can say, read the Book of Mormon. It is the most pure thing on this crazy planet. It is absolutely true. It will give you peace when no one, and nothing else can. I can promise you that.
Much luvs,
- Elder Townsend
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