this week is transfer week and I am leaving, as well as my companion.
End of training it is. Three interesting months it has been, with many ups and downs. I am glad to have had the experience and the many things it has taught me. Elder Day has a lot to learn and to realize, but I know he will. He is a good man and missionary.
On wednesday, I will leave for the other big city here in wisconsin, Madison. There, I will be a district leader, which will be interesting, but I AM excited, because Prairie du Chien (my last area) will be in my district, which will give me the chance to go there once in a while. NICE! :) So yeah, it will be interesting, but I will try my best to put the things I learned while training, into practice. I am excited for something new.
THough I am sad to leave here. The members are awesome and I got close to quite a few actually. Sunday was hard, to say goodbye, today being harder, as we have dinner with 2 of the greatest families I have met in my life. They have done a lot for me and I will miss them. But.. the lord called me here and he also called me to madison. SO, that is what I will do. Happily.
I.. love my mission and simply can't believe it's already been a year (next week)... WEIRD.... so, I better make that little bit of time count, that I have left!>... :)
well... I love you all very much and thank you, for everything you do and have done for me.
Love you,
ELder Dautel
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Email: September 20, 2010
wow.... Time goes by like crazy! I have already been in the city of Milwaukee for almost exactly 4 months! It sure does not feel like that. But well, it is true and transfers are coming up soon. So, let's see what will happen. More for me to do here, or is there something new the lord wants me to do in another place of his vineyard? Saturday we will hear.
Lot has happened to me in this city. I came and struggled, with people and places. Things became rather hard for me. But then, it changed, because of the loving care of my mission president (who by now is back in utah and we have a new one now). I learned to love my mission for what it is and to be grateful for the many blessings i do have in my life.
After that beginning period here, I was allowed to train a new missionary, who was eager to work and helped me to regain my focus.
Of all that time, I have already given some updates before and now things here in the city might come to an end for me and I am learning to appreciate it more and more, every day.
Our efforts are strong and fruits of our labors are visible, though maybe slowly coming. The members of the branch are marvelous and we love working with them, especially as they are starting to love working with us.
This last week we were privileged to teach the friends of the McAllisters, a family that has become very dear friends to me, throughout the last few months. They are examples of faith and love and have helped me a lot. I was so grateful for the chance to teach their friends and to show our appreciation for the gospel to them. Things are developing and coming along with them. They were prepared for our message and are working with the McAllisters now for future meetings. Good things to come.
Other than that, things are just going and going... :)
I just love being here and enjoy every minute of it. I am glad I have the chance to do this.
Thanks, for all the prayers that are being offered for me. I feel them and appreciate them a lot.
I hope things go well for all of you and wish you all the best. Take care.
Lot has happened to me in this city. I came and struggled, with people and places. Things became rather hard for me. But then, it changed, because of the loving care of my mission president (who by now is back in utah and we have a new one now). I learned to love my mission for what it is and to be grateful for the many blessings i do have in my life.
After that beginning period here, I was allowed to train a new missionary, who was eager to work and helped me to regain my focus.
Of all that time, I have already given some updates before and now things here in the city might come to an end for me and I am learning to appreciate it more and more, every day.
Our efforts are strong and fruits of our labors are visible, though maybe slowly coming. The members of the branch are marvelous and we love working with them, especially as they are starting to love working with us.
This last week we were privileged to teach the friends of the McAllisters, a family that has become very dear friends to me, throughout the last few months. They are examples of faith and love and have helped me a lot. I was so grateful for the chance to teach their friends and to show our appreciation for the gospel to them. Things are developing and coming along with them. They were prepared for our message and are working with the McAllisters now for future meetings. Good things to come.
Other than that, things are just going and going... :)
I just love being here and enjoy every minute of it. I am glad I have the chance to do this.
Thanks, for all the prayers that are being offered for me. I feel them and appreciate them a lot.
I hope things go well for all of you and wish you all the best. Take care.
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