The MTC has been pretty good to me up to this point. I've made a lot of new friends these past two weeks. It has been a neat experience thus far. I really enjoyed General Conference this past weekend. I know I learned a ton. Elder Holland's talk on the Book of Mormon in the Sunday afternoon session was one of the most powerful testimonies I think I have ever heard. It honestly felt like it shook me to the core.
We did end up watching conference in the gym and I did end up leaving my scriptures in the stadium seating. Hopefully someone will return them to the lost and found before I get too worried. My guess is I'll have them back before you receive this letter, but who knows.
A group of Elders were having slingshot wars with thera-bands and pennies. One of the kids decided he'd be funny and use a quarter instead...he drilled Elder Murray's companion, Elder Engele, right across his right eyebrow and slashed a cut a centimeter or two deep. His eye swelled up nice and big, but we took care of him so he'll be ok.
I want all of you to know I love you very much. I'm glad I am a part of this family. I wouldn't have it any other way. I know this is where I am supposed to be and I'm thankful I have all of you to continue to push me forward as this journey begins.
My testimony is this; Heavenly Father loves each of you very much, and if you will but go to Him in humble prayer, He will always answer. The Savior suffered for all of our sins. He has felt every single pain, affliction, or sorrow we have ever known in this world. He knows how to bless your life and make it whole again if you have faith in Him. So I ask you this day to go forward with faith, unwavering in your stance. Be believing and never give in, no matter how hard it gets. I promise if we do these things our family will be united as one forever. You are the most important people in my life and I am so blessed to have you. Please tell the rest of the family I love them and am thankful for all the letters. I have all the pictures they have drawn for me on the wall...Also, please tell Nathan, Robbie, and Spencer that I really appreciate them and that I hope they are doing well. Tell 'em I love 'em and look forward to see where the coming months take them.
Love your son,
(Elder) Austin B. Robbs
Woohoo this is soooooo cool! I plan on reading this everyday so keep up the writing...I put a link on my blog so I know when it updates, hopefully you won't get too many weirdos wandering over, but if you do just delete them. I doubt you will because most of my readers are into politics. Austin sounds like he is doing so great. I love reading Austin's sweet testimony, he will be such a powerful missionary. I can't believe it was just yesterday that he and I were in the back of the Montero sharing a water and waiting for Bill and Rob at Pringle point haha! We love your family and can't wait to share this journey with you! Looking forward to all the fantastic experiences in the mission field. Austin I can't think of anything better you could be doing with your life than sharing your testimony of the Savior and his gospel. GIVE 'EM HEAVEN! :)Nikki
ReplyDeletePringle Point...oh the memories that brings back (I wasn't even there, but I can recall it like I was!)! Thanks for the support...I may asking you questions about all of this, since you are a professional by now! :)
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