February 27th 2012

Hey mom and dad,

things are going great, my week was pretty good. the beginning of the week felt off, things just weren't going the way that i would like, but on thursday we had a multi-zone conference and that helped me feel better, you could feel the spirit pretty strong. It was cool to see elder robertson too, he's a district leader as well in his area. so that was pretty sweet, we did some practice role playing together, it was just like home in mission prep, but it was cool to see how much we've both grown. that was defintely a highlight of the week. I've really been trying to work hard though, and it seems to be paying off, my companion and I have been trying to find everytthing possible that we can improve on and we've been doing our best to make corrections and set new goals everyday. Its been very helpful.




Thats great that braden had a good time on his mission and was able to find ways to love his companions. I understand how he must've felt, As I said towards the beginning of my mission I did have a few struggles when I first got out, but I can generally get along with the people i'm around, and that gives me strength, especially when I look towards christ with every step. I really love working with elder alo, because he wants to work as hard as I do, and we both try and motivate eachother to do better, cuz even though we want to work hard, we still have hard times. As for the languages and the wards, its still a work and progress, i'm not really sure what to mention about it right now, but were doing the best we can. For the samoan ward we're gonna have a lua, on march 19th, the day of transers where the whole zone will get together to celebrate.




Thanks dad, I'm trying my best. At times I have felt a little overwhelmed, but I've managed and I know things will be okay as long as I keep trying, I just want to do better and I love seeing improvement. I'm glad i have been overwhelmed though, cuz at least it shows that i care, and want to help. And thats what counts, cuz I know people need me, they need the gospel, and the hope that comes from living it. Thats what gives me strength. And I'm thankful that you're thinking of me, its nice to hear from you.




And When it comes to Nashville, tennessee being the best mission, I'd have to agree him on that. Its the best mission for him. And this is the best mission for me. There's somebody who needs me, and there were people who needed him.

But yeah, thats how everythings been going for me, just gotta keep trying.

Anyway, i guess I should go now. Love you, Elder Farnsworth

February 6th 2012

My week was pretty good, I interviewed a few different people for baptism, and now they're all set...except for one, who had to get interviewed by the president as well. Allround its about the same as last week though, This weekends been crazy though..considering its transfers and all. Half the zone is leaving...elder kaulave is leaving to menifee lake to be with one of my mtc companions elder snyder, and my new companions coming from murrieta, and is samoan from utah. So that makes me one of the most diverse missionaries i'd say. I've been companions with a hawaiin, phillipino,Tongan, and now a Samoan. And serving in a samoan ward. And trying to learn spanish, as a white english elder. haha. My companion should be here around 4 or 5, and thats when Kaulave will be leaving too. But that pretty much somes up the week. Anything else happening at home?? Thats great that you guys were able to go to the temple. keep it up! well, Ishould probably get going now. Love, Elder Farnsworth