Hello Mom,
I'm glad that you didn't forget to write me. I really enjoy getting your emails because it let's me in on how the family is doing and normally the only mail I get. :) (I was saying my prayers at 11:30 at night and when I prayed for Kyle I remembered that I forgot to write him.)
That's cool that Connell won state. I bet Riner was pretty happy. Well that was sad news about Mick Monk. Hope the funeral goes well. Sounds like Dad is way busy and I bet he's way stressed out. I pray for you all and hope that everything is going well with our family. I'm sure Dad is going to be glad when the Christmas season is over. It's got to be pretty stressful for him.
Mom how are you doing? I don't hear to much about you and how things are going for you. I'm sure it's pretty stressful for you also. I'm so thankful for you and Dad. You both put a smile on my face. I'm sure you know this already but I love you both. I haven't been too homesick but sometimes it's hard not to think of home. I'm working hard and trying to give the Lord all that I have.
This last week kinda stunk. Daniel didn't come to church and he fell back to smoking again. I'm worried for him. I want him to make progress but we can't force him. We found a couple new investigators who will hopefully make some progress. I'm grateful that the Lord is with us in the work. Without him It would be way difficult. The feeling of the Holy Ghost is a great feeling and being inspired helps me to remember that I'm never alone in the work.
This week we had one of our former investigators show up out of nowhere at church. She invited us over to ask us some questions. We set up an appointment and brought a member. As we were there we answered all of her questions that she had about the church. Her last question was a shock but heart warming; she asked us: "In order to be a member of your church, I would have to be baptized, right?" That was such a sweet feeling. She has come to church the last two weeks and is such a nice sweet lady. Two months ago she wasn't ready to accept it all but now the Lord has prepared her to start meeting with us again. The gospel is an amazing gift in our life and we will always be blessed when we follow the principles taught.
Tell everyone that I say hi and that I love them. I'm so thankful that all of my family is in the church and that we all share the same religious values.
Love you mom and family. During the Christmas time, keep your mind focused on The true meaning of Christmas. I love you all and will work my hardest to share this wonderful message.
"No Regrets"
Love
Elder Merrill
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
December 1, 2009
Dear Family,
This week was a tougher one. Let's just say that. Br. Phong said that he didn't want to meet anymore for a while just because it's taking up too much time. I let him know that he is always welcome to come to church whenever he wants to. Daniel had a tough week and as a result he smoked. He is back to not smoking now which is good but I hope that he can stay with it. He has a good heart. We haven't found any way sweet people lately but I think a couple people have the chance to come around and become that sweet investigator.
We went to a bigger city today, Düsseldorf, and checked out the christmas markets there. Your package should be on it's way by the end of the week I hope. As for my package. I'm really asking you to not send me anything big or expensive. I'll be satisfied if it's just a letter, pictures, and burts bee's. I know how much of a hassle it is to have to worry about all the kids.
It's tough being away from home for christmas but I know that the Lord will bless us both. I know that I'm never alone.
Sorry that this letter is short and not much to it but I just don't know what to write. I got Kiersten's letter the other day. That was nice to read. Sounds like she is boy crazy though. I got a four page letter from aunt Michele. It was very nice. She is very sweet and I love getting letters from her because she is always encouraging and uplifting. She told me a little bit of Will and his successes. I'm glad that he's doing well and seeing lot's of success. I'm grateful for the family I have.
How is Andrew doing? I haven't heard about him in a while. Please share with me his successes. I like hearing about the success of others. It helps me to know that there is progress being made. Right now we, as a mission, are working on getting our numbers up and becoming a more fruitful mission. In the last year almost every mission in Europe has doubled their baptisms, except for the missions in Germany. I hope that I can help be part of that turn around.
Well love you all. Please if any of you have time write me a letter or email, I won't reject it. It's great to hear that everyone is safe at home and that everything is going well.
"No Regrets"
Love,
Elder Merrill
This week was a tougher one. Let's just say that. Br. Phong said that he didn't want to meet anymore for a while just because it's taking up too much time. I let him know that he is always welcome to come to church whenever he wants to. Daniel had a tough week and as a result he smoked. He is back to not smoking now which is good but I hope that he can stay with it. He has a good heart. We haven't found any way sweet people lately but I think a couple people have the chance to come around and become that sweet investigator.
We went to a bigger city today, Düsseldorf, and checked out the christmas markets there. Your package should be on it's way by the end of the week I hope. As for my package. I'm really asking you to not send me anything big or expensive. I'll be satisfied if it's just a letter, pictures, and burts bee's. I know how much of a hassle it is to have to worry about all the kids.
It's tough being away from home for christmas but I know that the Lord will bless us both. I know that I'm never alone.
Sorry that this letter is short and not much to it but I just don't know what to write. I got Kiersten's letter the other day. That was nice to read. Sounds like she is boy crazy though. I got a four page letter from aunt Michele. It was very nice. She is very sweet and I love getting letters from her because she is always encouraging and uplifting. She told me a little bit of Will and his successes. I'm glad that he's doing well and seeing lot's of success. I'm grateful for the family I have.
How is Andrew doing? I haven't heard about him in a while. Please share with me his successes. I like hearing about the success of others. It helps me to know that there is progress being made. Right now we, as a mission, are working on getting our numbers up and becoming a more fruitful mission. In the last year almost every mission in Europe has doubled their baptisms, except for the missions in Germany. I hope that I can help be part of that turn around.
Well love you all. Please if any of you have time write me a letter or email, I won't reject it. It's great to hear that everyone is safe at home and that everything is going well.
"No Regrets"
Love,
Elder Merrill
November 24, 2009
Dear Family,
This week I have hardly any time. We had a split with the zone leaders and we got messed up with bahn's so we got P-day started late. Oh well.
Well some bad news. Brother Phong wanted to cancel his date because of several reasons. His mother will be dying soon and she wants him to become a buddah. That means that he fasts for two weeks, he can't touch his wife, and he has to pray and meditate every day. Ya, so he asked to cancel his date. We are still going to be meeting with him twice a week and he will still come to church but he just felt like he couldn't do it. We are hoping that everything will klap. Daniel has gone six days without smoking at all. Pretty sweet. Unfortunately, we have to move his date back until the 10th of January because the brother he wants to baptize him can't get here any sooner. We will be working with him hard so that he is ready to get into the water.
Was noch.... well I have began to speak only German from now on. I have made it a goal that I want to have lost some english when I come home and I know it's possible. It's hard sometimes even to write e-mails because I only speak german. So far so good. I am wanting more time to study in the mornings so I get up a half hour early. It's been good so far. I'm excited to see what happens this next week.
We eat at members homes usually once a week. That's about it. For german food that I really like, it's called Roladen. Unfortunately it's more of a southern thing but I'm sure I'll have it again sometime. For things I really don't like, they have some really wierd meats here like spreadable stuff. I think its nasty but Elder Gruber likes it. The Christmas markets are starting to open up. I'm pretty excited. Hopefully it starts to get cold here. It's been in the high 40's for a while. We just had a pretty big storm last night with wind so maybe a cold front is coming in. It's way hard to tell when we don't have the news.
Well I gotta go but keep up the missionary work. That would be way sweet if you get to teach those kids with the missionaries. They must be pretty good missionaries if you are giving them referalls. :)
Well, OK. Again, I don't need anything for Christmas. Please keep what it would cost you to send me something and help me buy a car or some new skiis when I'm done. :)
The Spirit is able to lead me and tell me what to say and do. It's amazing how much it really actually helps us. I'm way thankful for the blessing I have to have the gospel in my life. The church is amazing.
Love you all
"No Regrets"
Elder Merrill
If you hear or see of any of my friends, feel free to tell them I said to write me! Love you.
This week I have hardly any time. We had a split with the zone leaders and we got messed up with bahn's so we got P-day started late. Oh well.
Well some bad news. Brother Phong wanted to cancel his date because of several reasons. His mother will be dying soon and she wants him to become a buddah. That means that he fasts for two weeks, he can't touch his wife, and he has to pray and meditate every day. Ya, so he asked to cancel his date. We are still going to be meeting with him twice a week and he will still come to church but he just felt like he couldn't do it. We are hoping that everything will klap. Daniel has gone six days without smoking at all. Pretty sweet. Unfortunately, we have to move his date back until the 10th of January because the brother he wants to baptize him can't get here any sooner. We will be working with him hard so that he is ready to get into the water.
Was noch.... well I have began to speak only German from now on. I have made it a goal that I want to have lost some english when I come home and I know it's possible. It's hard sometimes even to write e-mails because I only speak german. So far so good. I am wanting more time to study in the mornings so I get up a half hour early. It's been good so far. I'm excited to see what happens this next week.
We eat at members homes usually once a week. That's about it. For german food that I really like, it's called Roladen. Unfortunately it's more of a southern thing but I'm sure I'll have it again sometime. For things I really don't like, they have some really wierd meats here like spreadable stuff. I think its nasty but Elder Gruber likes it. The Christmas markets are starting to open up. I'm pretty excited. Hopefully it starts to get cold here. It's been in the high 40's for a while. We just had a pretty big storm last night with wind so maybe a cold front is coming in. It's way hard to tell when we don't have the news.
Well I gotta go but keep up the missionary work. That would be way sweet if you get to teach those kids with the missionaries. They must be pretty good missionaries if you are giving them referalls. :)
Well, OK. Again, I don't need anything for Christmas. Please keep what it would cost you to send me something and help me buy a car or some new skiis when I'm done. :)
The Spirit is able to lead me and tell me what to say and do. It's amazing how much it really actually helps us. I'm way thankful for the blessing I have to have the gospel in my life. The church is amazing.
Love you all
"No Regrets"
Elder Merrill
If you hear or see of any of my friends, feel free to tell them I said to write me! Love you.
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