I really enjoyed conference this weekend. I think it was one of my favorite conferences I've listened to. If you didn't get to listen to the Saturday morning session, I would listen to it soon. This session is especially for you, Mom--and Kendall! Anyhow, I liked all the talks. I think my favorite one was President Uchtdorf's talk about "Patience", during Priesthood Session. I definitely need to learn that attribute a little better. I'll admit, I can be very patient with other people. I can be extremely patient with other people! But when it comes to being patient with myself, I struggle. I expect to be able to figure everything out instantly, and when I don't, I get frustrated and discouraged. So it was good for me to hear President Uchtdorf speak on something I struggle with, and it helps me to understand more fully that I am not expected to be perfect immediately, but instead to be in the process of becoming perfect.
My new companion is Elder Clark. He is a good guy. In a sense, he reminds me of Tyler Z. He is very social, and seems to always be on the phone at one time or another. I'm sure we'll get along well. These past few days we've undertaken the great mess in our apartment. Stains on the walls, stains on the carpets, mold in the bathrooms, mold on the bathroom tiles, disgusting toilets, disgusting fridge, disgusting kitchen, and disgusting everything else. We have almost finished it all, but holy cow...throw up... Luckily, instead of living in a 4-man it is now only the two of us, so we'll be able to keep it clean. Also, great news, one of the elders who lived with us last transfer, who is now in St. Augustine--his dear sister so lovingly brought him and the "4" of us 2 to 3 weeks worth of groceries! She didn't realize that her brother had transferred, but she gave us the food anyways. I couldn't believe it, but I was extremely grateful for her kindness. She and her brother, Elder Doehler, will now be living within the same ward boundaries. Apparently she is not a member of the church, or is less-active, so it will be a good opportunity for Elder Doehler to teach his sister and her husband the gospel. We can only hope!
Anyhow, I was talking with one of the members yesterday, and he just so happened to be in Japan as a sophomore in high school in 1989. I can't remember what part of Japan, but it started with and "M". He couldn't speak any Japanese, so he spent his time hanging out with the missionaries, and being fed all sorts of crazy food... I figured I'd let you know Dad, perhaps you met him. But it was cool to talk to him for a few minutes about his wonderful experiences with Japanese cuisine. I don't think I could stop laughing haha!
I got the Easter package, as well as the vitamins, thanks a ton! The vegetable powder stuff is probably the grossest thing I've ever tasted, but I'm determined to finish it. :) It's good to have vitamins again. Thanks Dad. Tell TJ thanks for the letter as well, I hope he's doing well. OK Dad, I need some proper nutrition tips...PS. How is work going? I still haven't quite figured out what it is that you are doing exactly, besides sports nutrition. I want to know all the details so I can tell all my companions what it is that you do for a living. They are all interested, especially when I say the words "sports nutrition". And especially after they look at the picture of our family and see you!! It's kinda funny though, I have almost all the missionaries within my area asking me about how to get huge, and what type of things they should be doing to get in shape. It's a lot of fun, but I always tell them that you have all the answers. So Dad, you're on the hotseat! I love you!
Anyways, everything is going well for now, and will probably continue to go well for this next transfer, we'll see. As long as we're working hard everything will work out in the end. I love each of you and will talk to you next week. I hope your Easter weekend was great...
Love,
Austin
ps. I forgot to mention the family--we haven't seen them for a week...we're going over there soon. I'll keep you posted.
pps. I'll make sure to continue taking many pictures
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