Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 11:38 AM
So I guess all of you know that yesterday was mah birthday (and if you didn't, repent and remember next year!). Things were pretty sweet... as far as mission life goes. My District Leader called me up to wish me a happy birthday and then before bed told me to dream of "beautiful missionaries." Another set of Elders sang me a happy birthday and my Zone Leaders wished me a happy birthday right before they gave me my mail.
Thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I'll thank you personally after I've finished with this. Thank you again to all those that sent me mail. My companion was pretty jealous of all the letters (and a couple packages) that I got. Heh heh heh...
So as I've looked back on this past year, I've seen just how much I've grown. And I'm not just talking about since I've been on a mission. I'm talking gospel wise. There's so much that I've learned and it all started around March of '08.
Anyways, I was just thinking about how I've spent previous birthdays. Mostly just hiding in my room trying to avoid the world and avoid coming to the realization that I'm now another year older. Last year though, I had a pretty sweet kareoke party and cut the cheese. This year, I just mainly spent my birthday thinking about all that everyone has done for me.
It wasn't just my birthday yesterday. It was also the day that my mom gave birth to me. So if for some reason you actually LIKE me, thank my mom for carrying me for nine months. Without her, I wouldn't be here to bless (and sometimes terrorize) the lives of others.
(Okay, maybe not terrorize. I probably just make other people's lives more difficult.)
So here's to you mom.
Elder Garcia
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
10 Sep 2009 - 16 Sep 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 1:06 PM
Hello everyone from your friendly neighborhood Nerd Herder.
This week, me and my companion did a lot of nothing with the occasional something every now and then due to his bump on the head.
This Sunday, our Zone is holding a special missionary fireside for all the youth and 2.5 of our 3 stakes aren't coming.
We have several Potential Investigators lined up. Which is sweet.
Uh... if you have any questions, let me know.
Later
Elder Garcia
Thursday, September 10, 2009
02 Sep. 2009 - 10 Sep. 2009
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:49 AM
Sup everyone,
Okay, I have things to talk about this time.
So this is my third transfer in the same area and the second with Elder Huffaker (Huff-acer). We moved to a new apartment though that is now two stakes out of our area and he can no longer drive for the next 2-3 weeks due to the concussion he recieved last week from our ALL DAY P-DAY activity. So now I'm car-less once again. Not only that, but since I'm in a new apartment, I also have a new phone. That means I have to Bluetooth all of my old contacts into my new phone. Joy.
So Satan is working really hard against me. I think it's because I'm a stud, or something like that. But that doesn't hinder me. I think the thing that scares me most is that while my comp has been recuporating(sp?), the thing I spend my time doing most is studying the scriptures... and I find that I like it! *GASP!*
Anyways, hopefully within the next couple of days I'll be getting my learners permit so once again we can drive. Which reminds me, Mom, if you can send me a copy of my Driver's Ed certificate... if you can find it or get ahold of it somehow, I'd much appreciate it.
Other than that, not much has been going on. I've been quarenteened(sp?) for the past week because of my comp. If there's one thing I'm thankful for for being a bum for the past four years before my mission, it's that I handle myself extremely well for not being able to do anything. Some missionaries go crazy without anything to do. I'm not bored at all with reading the scriptures and staring at the vastness of space for several hours while I slowly lapse into a semi-coma.
Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with all those who've written me. I'll [try] to keep up with those letters.
Take care everyone! Stay safe! Floss your teeth!
Elder Awesome
Sup everyone,
Okay, I have things to talk about this time.
So this is my third transfer in the same area and the second with Elder Huffaker (Huff-acer). We moved to a new apartment though that is now two stakes out of our area and he can no longer drive for the next 2-3 weeks due to the concussion he recieved last week from our ALL DAY P-DAY activity. So now I'm car-less once again. Not only that, but since I'm in a new apartment, I also have a new phone. That means I have to Bluetooth all of my old contacts into my new phone. Joy.
So Satan is working really hard against me. I think it's because I'm a stud, or something like that. But that doesn't hinder me. I think the thing that scares me most is that while my comp has been recuporating(sp?), the thing I spend my time doing most is studying the scriptures... and I find that I like it! *GASP!*
Anyways, hopefully within the next couple of days I'll be getting my learners permit so once again we can drive. Which reminds me, Mom, if you can send me a copy of my Driver's Ed certificate... if you can find it or get ahold of it somehow, I'd much appreciate it.
Other than that, not much has been going on. I've been quarenteened(sp?) for the past week because of my comp. If there's one thing I'm thankful for for being a bum for the past four years before my mission, it's that I handle myself extremely well for not being able to do anything. Some missionaries go crazy without anything to do. I'm not bored at all with reading the scriptures and staring at the vastness of space for several hours while I slowly lapse into a semi-coma.
Sorry that I haven't been keeping up with all those who've written me. I'll [try] to keep up with those letters.
Take care everyone! Stay safe! Floss your teeth!
Elder Awesome
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
20 August 2009 - 02 September 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:37 PM
So... just to let everyone know, I'm not dead.
Having said that, I really don't have that much to say. Transfers are next week and someone's told me that I'll be moving from this area. I hope not because I really like it here working with less-actives. I've seen a lot of growth with the members as well as the non.
Hope everyone is doing good.
Let me know how things are going.
Later
Elder Garcia
So... just to let everyone know, I'm not dead.
Having said that, I really don't have that much to say. Transfers are next week and someone's told me that I'll be moving from this area. I hope not because I really like it here working with less-actives. I've seen a lot of growth with the members as well as the non.
Hope everyone is doing good.
Let me know how things are going.
Later
Elder Garcia
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