Trunk Day

Dear Family,

I didn't think this day would come. This past week has been a somber one as we've taught investigators for the last time. For some time it has been quite a distressing thought. I didn't think the mission would end, regardless of the obvious reality that it would. This has been the hardest, best, most defining experience of my life - to date. It's sad to see it end.

 

And yet, my friends here on the mission have been a great influence on me. "Don't get sad - get glad!" is what they say. It has made me think of the Dr. Suess book, "Oh the Places You'll Go" - a personal favorite. One of the strongest engines of success is attitude.

 

I'm excited to see you all, to catch up on all of the news, and to fill you in on 2 years worth of experiences that the last 105 emails just doesn't cover....but first, I'm going to savor the last 3 hours of proselyting that I'll have - tonight.

 

The rest of the mission will then a whirl of activities.

 

Monday - Pack,  then 6:00pm to 9:00pm proselyte

 

Tuesday - 9:00am, be at the mission home, go to the temple, meet with a career specialist, parting words from President and Sister Gelwix.

 

Wednesday - 4:00am, airport - 10:10pm arrive in Miami International.

 

 

See you all soon.

 

Love,

 

Elder Ostler