Hey there,
yeah i'm really happy to be here. i mean don't get me wrong, this is the hardest thing ever! haha it's hard physically, spiritually, emotionally. but ever bit of suffering is worth it! it's the greatest joy ever. so i'm happy for that. we still have our car, but we have limited miles that we can use each month. during the winter we recieved bus passes but now we are back on bikes. which, means more extra costs here and there. that's okay though i like biking.
i LOVED conference too. that talk on BEING and not just DOING was really good like you said. i also liked the talk about putting action to your hopes and dreams. the priesthood session was amazing like always. i really liked that talk by President Uchtdorf too. i'm not sure how much dad told you about it but i THINK that talk was about living up to your priesthood duties and priviledges. i watched all of conference so without my notes i can get mixed up sometimes. he talked about us living below our priveledges and how we need to overcome that. i loved it. my impressions? it's so true. i think to different extents we are all guilty of it. i'm going to try and be better and exemplify my callings and responsibilities more, while enjoying it every step of the way. oh! i also loved Elder Christoffersons talk on giving, taking and seeking righteous correction. i loved it because i want to be the best missionary i can be so i need to be accetpting and even SEARCH out constructive criticism.
mom i love the quotes you send me btw. i loved the one about the way to have a great, lasting relationship being that you take full responsibility for it and don't expect anytyhing in return. awesome. i've been trying to better live by that.
well, our two investigators with baptismal dates are progressing nicely along! i'm so happy and excited for each of them. they are both scheduled to be baptized on the 23rd of this month. they have come so far and i'm so excited for them. each one of them is excited for it too and have told us that they know that this is right. so cool. we were actually a little unsure of how solid Maria was feeling about it, but the last time we met with her she told us about how she has already started inviting her family to come and support her at the baptism!!! we were very happy to hear that.
so my district went to the temple today. it was great. such an incredible feeling of love, peace and happiness. whenever i go in there i just ccan't stop smiling. i think it's great you two get the chance to work there. so unfortunately like i said, i need garments but the distribution center was closed for another two hours by the time we were done. so we didn't get to buy any! darn right?
i love you all. hope everyone is doing fine. devin sent me his wedding invites~! i'm so stoked. i have been showing everyone. even members haha. i'm so happy and i can't wait to see pictures of the wedding.
love,
elder derek munoz
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