Andrew has learned more about his travel plans, but still has no definite departure date. Apparently, some missionaries are given just a few hours notice before heading out!
Most of the missionaries in his district have been given a temporary assignment to serve in Mesa, Arizona (whee!) while they wait for their Visas to come through. For some reason, Andrew's Visa has been approved, so he will stay at the MTC until it comes, then fly straight to Argentina. If for some reason there is a snafu, he'll go to Florida and serve there until he can travel to Buenos Aires. He has met with the Argentine Consul to finish the Visa process, so we expect it won't be long.
Andrew has been taught and influenced by so many wonderful people in his life. It sounds like the blessings continue!
Life in the MTC is great. To be honest, the days blend together and I have trouble remembering whether events occurred yesterday or three days ago. Although we've only been here two weeks, I've changed a lot for the better. All through my life it seems like my teachers have just been the best of the best --- it's the same here. Hermano Adams and Hermana Dickson are excellent, excellent teachers that have helped us learn a lot. All of us in our district have gotten much, much better at teaching. We've taught a lot of people, including our progressing investigators, referrals, and less-active members. Missionary work doesn't scare me anymore --- it's just helping people. I'm anxious to go to Argentina and do work that really matters.
My testimony has grown and been reinforced here, and I have a greater desire for a deeper conversion to the truth.
We miss him a lot, but are excited for him as well. We know he will grow and mature as he embarks on these new adventures.
Our family would like to share a wonderful documentary we watched recently. We found it gave us quite an appreciation for what a missionary experiences out in the field (as well as what we all experience in life!) It is inspirational! You'll laugh; you'll cry. Check it out!
5000 Days Project: Two Brothers
byutv.org
Meet Luke and Sam Nelson, two brothers who struggled to develop a positive relationship in childhood. The Nelson boys are just two of 60 kids documented over a 5,000-day period by filmmaker Rick Stevenson.
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