hey sorry i'm writing late today, we had to be in the office early this morning so that Elder Madise could get finger prints for his work permit. so we've been running all day. when we finished with that we had lunch and then met up with a bunch of other elders at the Buru buru chapel to play basketball. it was nice to run and play today. I want to try to do something every monday of this last transfer and live it up. i still haven't even washed my clothes or anything that i need to do yet. My new comp is Elder Aaron Madise from Jo-burg, South Africa. he's a cool kid, very excited about the work and ready to get r done. he came last tuesday and we hooked up on thursday after noon. on saturday we had one baptism. Yesterday Elder Lurf taught the class of deaf investigators, a whole bunch of new ones showed up. i never even realized the number of deaf people around me. i wish i could speak american sign language, i kinda have an interest to learn in now, i might have to try that when i get back. so this week end we don't have any baptisms but i'm going to try to line at least one up every week from now until i go... only four weekends left. that's a crazy thought. well i hope that you all have had a wonderful holiday weekend. i remembered last night that it was the weekend of the 24th, it's funny how i forget some things like that. so this computer isn't cooperating with the pics so sorry, i'll try next week to send some your way. have a great week and remember that i love you all so much.
Elder Larsen
I received a letter from his Mission President thought I would share it.
22 July 2011
To the Family of Elder Larsen
We are happy to inform you that Elder Larsen, through prayer and inspiration, has been called to serve as a TRAINER in the Kenya Nairobi Mission. This call represents an excellence of personal preparation and dedicated service before and during his mission. We are grateful for his righteous example, integrity and leadership skills.
This is a calling of Priesthood leadership and responsibility. As a trainer, he will be called upon to teach and set an example of missionary work for his new companion, Elder Madise that has just entered the mission field. Training a new missionary is an honor and is absolutely essential and of great importance in the preparation and foundation of successful missionary work. We know that Elder Larsen is very capable of this great responsibility and will have a wonderful lasting influence upon his new companion.
Thank you for raising such a wonderful son. We trust him and rely upon his strengths and abilities in moving forward the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Kenya Nairobi Mission. The missionaries respect him and look to him as an example of dedicated service to the Lord. We want you to know that he is living up to his fullest potential and is serving with his heart, might, mind, and strength.
We love Elder Larsen and we know that you do too, and are very proud of him. We value the service he is giving to our Heavenly Father and we value the example he sets for everyone around him. Thank you again for raising such a good, trusted and respected son.
Sincerely and with my deepest appreciation for your hand in preparing your son for the work of the Lord.
Steven H. Broadbent
President
Kenya Nairobi Mission
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