Leslie, I got a letter from Mary Robertson in my Box! Surprised, yes, well she wished me luck and advised me from any more card games for the next two years! Just thought you'd want to know. Yahoo, the Church is true! E.T.
Brother Parker - 8-26-90
Excuse. No, I think not and I'm sorry!
Brother Parker, true the MTC is Outstanding and now that I've been here a week and a half two areas of missionary service have truly hit home, love and obedience. Though discussed at length in the Program and in conversation I know that it's the love that you have for your investigators (or Tour) that brings the S[irit and then with the Spirit you will be successful in teaching. "For it's the Spirit that matters most." Pres. Benson.
Here are a few of the events of my stay thus far. My comp is from Waller, Texas! Pop 1300! He's great. We are working well together and he likes to work so we're having a fantastic time! Though I['m excited to leave the MTC, I'm very nervous and almost scared a little. Up to this point everything has been a role play, but I know the spirit will be with me if I live for it.
If you could, Bro. Parker, make another Guide Rule: Wake up every morning at 6:00! It's so hard for me. Now at least I can hear my alarm. When I arrived I was a rock, now I'm starting to wake up. Tell the Guides to in addition to studying the Missionary Guide and Love, to GET UP! :) Wow! That's hard for me!
Elder Willis leaves Tuesday morning at 6:30 for Greece. I saw him this morning and at dinner and can you can CABIN FEVER! He just wants to leave! We talked a minute then I went to Priesthood, but he's doing well.
Another event I was assigned as the A.P. to our Branch President. I've now been it for one week and luckily no major pillow fights or 911 calls so I'm doing okay I guess. Can you say responsobility...Yikes!
Brother Parker, thank you for your example and friendship. You can print anything you want, but here's my letter to the guys. Sorry, that's dumb. I'm just going to write. Again thanks and the Program has, especially since I am going stateside, increased my vision and desire for the work. Thank you and Brother Vega and the never ending Bro. Bowden.
My brothers in the field! I've been honored to hear your words through the GUIDElines. I softened the heart of Brother Parker to give me the June and July/Aug issues before I had left and I'm so glad he did! To read of your experiences, trials, and faith ha inspired me! I am in the MTC now and (if you don't know) will be serving in the Oregon Eugene Mission! EXCITED, indeed! I can't wait to preach the gospel and let the spirit teach the truths we love. I talked with Elder Duffin today, Yes! he's still here going on 13 weeks, and he said, "Never, never, never, ever, ever, ever, ever! Give Up! (Unless you rvisa is late!" Elder Willis leaves for Athens Greece Monday to walk the streets where Paul walked! I love you Elders with all my heart. Thanks, Russell, Geoff, Marlin, David, Craig, Ryan, Jeff and so many others. My prayers are always with you and the people you are teaching. Last night I had my CGM "Culture Meeting," and Elder Hansen said to the group, "I hope you are praying for your areas now, even before your leave, so they can accept the Gospel!" I love the MTC and the Oregon people! My Brothers, let us press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, keeping our arms on the plow and our hearts to the Lord!
(Alma 17:2-3)
Love, Elder Kyle Thornton, Oregon Eugene Mission, 1142 Willagillespie Road, Suite 32, Eurgen, Oregon 97401. Thanks, Bro. Parker
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