05.02.11

Mom,
Hey guys, congrats on your kill.  It sounds like you all had a blast.  It almost sounds like a target shoot rather than a hunt, but hey, meat in the freezer is meat in the freezer, sindio?   
This last week was pretty sweet, on Thursday the black Elder Jackson and I went to the funeral of one of the primary kids in the branch.  I feel bad for the father, last year his wife died from the same disease that his daughter just died from. It was a sad event, I don't like children's funerals.  After the funeral we went and picked up Elder Jackson, my companion, and then Elder Olsen, the other Elder Jackson's companion.  They're both good guys, my district is just awesome.
We had a depressing lesson yesterday.  We showed up and the couple that we were teaching and preparing for baptism informed us that he's a polygamist.  It kinda put a damper on everything cuz the wife was suppose to be baptized this Saturday.  Not much we can do in that situation except encourage them to continue to come to church and to live the gospel in their home, just like any other member in the church.  I guess we will see what will happen, but I really hope that they stay active.   
On a happier note, I can't wait for this weekend to come, not only do we get to talk on the phone, but we also have a baptism planned on Saturday.  It should be a good service. oh and Elder and Sister Fox left us some root beer concentrate.  that stuff is amazing.  it was so nice to sit back and drink root beer.  i had forgotten how delightful that stuff is.   
Yesterday, or maybe it was Saturday I can't remember, I was reading in 1 Nephi.  And I realized something.... it seems like Laban and Lamuel were very prone to whining after some kind of physical affliction.  I kinda thought that there are times when we react the same way.  However, Nephi set a great example by remaining humble and submissive in spite of all that was happening.  Through his humility and desire to do something to better the situation, the Lord was able to bring prosperity back to Lehi's family, to guide them and to feed them.  Today it seems like the world is going nuts with tsunami's, tornado's, earth quakes and then all kinds of personal afflictions and trials, and maybe we are the only one who feels the pain in that situation.  Regardless of the cause of the trial, we can push through and be a tool in the Lord's hand as we reach out, serve other people, and do something to make things better, the same way that Nephi did.  It all starts with a little step of faith. Anyway I hope that you all have a great week and a wonderful Mother's Day.
Happy mother's day to all you mother's!  i love you all.
Elder Larsen