Date: December 28, 2007
Okay so this will be my final email from the MTC I hope you enjoy it. Yesterday I did spanish outbound calls in the referral center. The man I spoke was really nice and patient with me. I offered him the book of mormon and he accepted it and he allowed me to have the missionaries bring the book and share a message with him. I can't wait to get to Argentina and be the one receiving the referral. Christmas day was really nice. Elder Perry spoke to us along with his family. They then had dinner with us. The MTC presidency gave everyone a package that included a cd, post-its, and one of those 8 color scripture markers. I have recieved all the packages that you've told me about, thanks. The MP3 player is great. Thank you so much Darren and whoever helped with it. I'm glad that all is well with everyone except ben's house, that stinks! It is going to be nice not being a zone leader any longer. I leave the MTC monday morning at 5 and then fly out of SLC at 8:20 or 8:30, I can't remember. Hopefully my bags won't be too heavy. The flight to Chile only allows 17lbs for carry-ons. It worries me just a little. I'm extremely excited to leave and hit some warmer weather. Yo estoy muy animado a ir a Argentina! Translation for dad.....i said i am excited to go to argentina. haha. I hope i have enough cash to take care of my luggage if i can't avoid paying. I'm as prepared as i'll ever be to go. I love you all. Hope you have a sweet party for new years. I'll be in a plane for my new years. I love this gospel and i can't wait to love the people of my mission. I hope I answered all questions if not I'll speak with you on Monday. Love ya.
-Elder Hunsaker
Friday, December 28, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Flight plans to Argentina!
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:06:22
Okay, so today I got my flight plans! I leave on the 31st Airline: Delta Airlines Flight: 1292 SLC to LAX at 8:30am. I get into Los Angeles at 9:28am and then get to sit and wait there until 2:25pm and then I get on with Airline: Lan Chile S.A. Flight: 603 and fly through the night and arrive in Santiago, Chile at 6:30am on the 1st of January. I then sit until 7:15am and I take my last plane ride to Buenos Aires. I'm in Buenos Aires at 9:10am. Any who, have Darren send this info to Kurtis. It doesn't really matter who comes because I think it'll be somewhat difficult to see me. This week has been about the same as the last couple. We had Elder Lance B Wickman of the seventy come and speak to us on Tuesday night for our devotional. Yesterday the Argentine Consulate came and spoke to us about the different parts of Argentina. He said that Resistencia is a very economically poor area but is full of wildlife and vegetation and wonderful people. He said that the Iguazu Falls are amazing. I believe that I will be able to attend the temple in Buenos Aires when I get there but I don't know for sure. Hopefully that will be the case. Celebrating new years on the airplane will be a very interesting experience so will sitting in a plane for 24 hours. I've heard that this last week in the MTC is the longest. That better not be true. haha. My passport and visa will be given to me when I get my plane tickets. All is well here there haven't been any issues with vaccinations or my visa. Mom and Dad there is a letter in the mail that has information on my last vaccination. If anyone is planning on sending stuff they better do it quickly. I'll be sending some stuff home before I leave. Today was my last temple day and it was very enjoyable. It has snowed here the last 2 saturdays and today. Maybe just maybe I'll have a white Christmas. The speaker on Christmas day should be great. It will most likely one of the 12. I can't wait to get to Argentina and really learn the language and be able to meet all kinds of people. My area has quite a few indigenous people along with a few small colonies of German and Swedish people. Let Dave know I can't wait to get that de-worming pill. haha. I love you all and I hope that you all have a great holiday with the fam. I know God lives and has his hand in our lives. I know that even when it is tough he is there we need just turn to him. We all accepted his plan we knew the requirements and we were willing. If only we would remain willing to follow him and stick with our decision. I love this gospel and the light that it brings into our lives. Happiness is only achieved through following our heavenly father. I know that Jesus is the Christ the Savior of all. He suffered for all of our sins, sicknesses, worries, doubts, and terrible feelings so that we could in time of need turn to him and allow his atonement to remove those things from our lives. I love you all. Elder Hunsaker.
Okay, so today I got my flight plans! I leave on the 31st Airline: Delta Airlines Flight: 1292 SLC to LAX at 8:30am. I get into Los Angeles at 9:28am and then get to sit and wait there until 2:25pm and then I get on with Airline: Lan Chile S.A. Flight: 603 and fly through the night and arrive in Santiago, Chile at 6:30am on the 1st of January. I then sit until 7:15am and I take my last plane ride to Buenos Aires. I'm in Buenos Aires at 9:10am. Any who, have Darren send this info to Kurtis. It doesn't really matter who comes because I think it'll be somewhat difficult to see me. This week has been about the same as the last couple. We had Elder Lance B Wickman of the seventy come and speak to us on Tuesday night for our devotional. Yesterday the Argentine Consulate came and spoke to us about the different parts of Argentina. He said that Resistencia is a very economically poor area but is full of wildlife and vegetation and wonderful people. He said that the Iguazu Falls are amazing. I believe that I will be able to attend the temple in Buenos Aires when I get there but I don't know for sure. Hopefully that will be the case. Celebrating new years on the airplane will be a very interesting experience so will sitting in a plane for 24 hours. I've heard that this last week in the MTC is the longest. That better not be true. haha. My passport and visa will be given to me when I get my plane tickets. All is well here there haven't been any issues with vaccinations or my visa. Mom and Dad there is a letter in the mail that has information on my last vaccination. If anyone is planning on sending stuff they better do it quickly. I'll be sending some stuff home before I leave. Today was my last temple day and it was very enjoyable. It has snowed here the last 2 saturdays and today. Maybe just maybe I'll have a white Christmas. The speaker on Christmas day should be great. It will most likely one of the 12. I can't wait to get to Argentina and really learn the language and be able to meet all kinds of people. My area has quite a few indigenous people along with a few small colonies of German and Swedish people. Let Dave know I can't wait to get that de-worming pill. haha. I love you all and I hope that you all have a great holiday with the fam. I know God lives and has his hand in our lives. I know that even when it is tough he is there we need just turn to him. We all accepted his plan we knew the requirements and we were willing. If only we would remain willing to follow him and stick with our decision. I love this gospel and the light that it brings into our lives. Happiness is only achieved through following our heavenly father. I know that Jesus is the Christ the Savior of all. He suffered for all of our sins, sicknesses, worries, doubts, and terrible feelings so that we could in time of need turn to him and allow his atonement to remove those things from our lives. I love you all. Elder Hunsaker.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Lots of snow in Provo-Christmas time
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:51:23
I haven't taken too much of those pills because I don't have an endless supply of cups and water. My luggage should be just one overweight bag if any. It snowed two Saturdays ago and this last Saturday and pretty much everyday since. I've got to enjoy it before I hit that summer heat in Argentina. Tell Phillip congratulations for me. All of the food now tastes the same. I've had a few dishes multiple times because they rotate every three weeks. They have custard filled dessert things which I guess could be considered "Christmasy" I'm now pretty much pro at the 1st lesson in Spanish. I get to teach the 2nd in Spanish tonight. It is getting harder and harder to wake up in the mornings but things are still good. The gym instructor made new rules for foursquare because some stupid sister missionary dislocated her shoulder while attempting to hit the ball. Soooo dumb. I hope father is well (that sentence was so 1820). I've gained somewhere between 10-15 pounds if the scale I'm using isn't busted. My zone received some nuevos (newbies) a week ago Wednesday. I'm expecting more this upcoming Wednesday. I haven't heard anything about the temple being closed but then again i don't usually hear much about anything. Our special musical numbers at the firesides and devotionals are performed by missionaries. We had a missionary play, "If You Could Hie to Kolob" on the recorder accompanied by the piano. The recorder is such a lame instrument. Nevertheless it was still well done and invited the spirit. The elder who played the piano improvised the whole thing. He was really good. The other week a missionary came back to the MTC after having one of his lungs collapse 5 weeks ago. He is in my zone is slightly weird. Hermana Thomas and Hermano Nevers are the two instructors I have. Hermana Thomas served in Chile and Hermano Nevers served in Mexico. They are both American born. I have to purchase a calling card if I decide I want to speak with you people. lol. Yes, mother I am taking lots of pictures and writing in my pretty pink diary every night. I don't have much time or many opportunities to play the piano. I could go for some good beef jerky in my package. Christmas should be an interesting time here at the MTC. President Crowley and the Spilmans sent a bunch of cards. Pres. Crowley said that I shouldn't be homesick because no one wants me there. His card was funny. I love you all and I hope Dad starts feeling better soon. Love, Elder Hunsaker
I haven't taken too much of those pills because I don't have an endless supply of cups and water. My luggage should be just one overweight bag if any. It snowed two Saturdays ago and this last Saturday and pretty much everyday since. I've got to enjoy it before I hit that summer heat in Argentina. Tell Phillip congratulations for me. All of the food now tastes the same. I've had a few dishes multiple times because they rotate every three weeks. They have custard filled dessert things which I guess could be considered "Christmasy" I'm now pretty much pro at the 1st lesson in Spanish. I get to teach the 2nd in Spanish tonight. It is getting harder and harder to wake up in the mornings but things are still good. The gym instructor made new rules for foursquare because some stupid sister missionary dislocated her shoulder while attempting to hit the ball. Soooo dumb. I hope father is well (that sentence was so 1820). I've gained somewhere between 10-15 pounds if the scale I'm using isn't busted. My zone received some nuevos (newbies) a week ago Wednesday. I'm expecting more this upcoming Wednesday. I haven't heard anything about the temple being closed but then again i don't usually hear much about anything. Our special musical numbers at the firesides and devotionals are performed by missionaries. We had a missionary play, "If You Could Hie to Kolob" on the recorder accompanied by the piano. The recorder is such a lame instrument. Nevertheless it was still well done and invited the spirit. The elder who played the piano improvised the whole thing. He was really good. The other week a missionary came back to the MTC after having one of his lungs collapse 5 weeks ago. He is in my zone is slightly weird. Hermana Thomas and Hermano Nevers are the two instructors I have. Hermana Thomas served in Chile and Hermano Nevers served in Mexico. They are both American born. I have to purchase a calling card if I decide I want to speak with you people. lol. Yes, mother I am taking lots of pictures and writing in my pretty pink diary every night. I don't have much time or many opportunities to play the piano. I could go for some good beef jerky in my package. Christmas should be an interesting time here at the MTC. President Crowley and the Spilmans sent a bunch of cards. Pres. Crowley said that I shouldn't be homesick because no one wants me there. His card was funny. I love you all and I hope Dad starts feeling better soon. Love, Elder Hunsaker
Friday, December 7, 2007
Work as a zone leader
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 20:56:17
Ok so I don't have Hillary's email so you'll have to talk to Darren and he can find out. This week has been the same as the last couple so nothing new exactly. For our Tuesday night devotional we had Elder Christensen of the seventy. He spoke about wrestling in pray. It was a really good talk. We had four square t shirts made by Elder Sulz's girlfriend and they were the highlight of this week. In the Referral Center one of the sisters in my district spoke with a gentleman whose mother tried killing him when he was 3 months old and how he hates his family because of that but i guess her conversation ended well. Elder Ray spoke with a man that wanted a free DVD of bambi or little mermaid and he told him that we didn't have a movie of a baby deer but we do have one about a lamb. The guy then asked if we that movie that Mel Gibson made. He was just calling to waste time but I found it to be entertaining. I wish I could get the recording cause i'd love for you all to here it. Being a zone leader isn't the most fun in the world. I get to attend those morning meetings on Sundays and discuss problems in the zone(it kinda feels like ratting people out, not my favorite). I might send some pictures home. I'll definitely send letters and cards home before I leave. 3 more weeks and I'm in Argentina. I can't view pictures with lds mail so don't bother sending them unless they are in Microsoft word then I might be able to see them. I've taught the first lesson in Spanish multiple times now and that goes all right. I start lesson 2 this Friday. I'll try and send a few Christmas cards out. oh yeah, I did my first new district orientation as a zone leader it was more fun than I thought it would be. Hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you next week. Love you all.
-Elder Hunsaker
Ok so I don't have Hillary's email so you'll have to talk to Darren and he can find out. This week has been the same as the last couple so nothing new exactly. For our Tuesday night devotional we had Elder Christensen of the seventy. He spoke about wrestling in pray. It was a really good talk. We had four square t shirts made by Elder Sulz's girlfriend and they were the highlight of this week. In the Referral Center one of the sisters in my district spoke with a gentleman whose mother tried killing him when he was 3 months old and how he hates his family because of that but i guess her conversation ended well. Elder Ray spoke with a man that wanted a free DVD of bambi or little mermaid and he told him that we didn't have a movie of a baby deer but we do have one about a lamb. The guy then asked if we that movie that Mel Gibson made. He was just calling to waste time but I found it to be entertaining. I wish I could get the recording cause i'd love for you all to here it. Being a zone leader isn't the most fun in the world. I get to attend those morning meetings on Sundays and discuss problems in the zone(it kinda feels like ratting people out, not my favorite). I might send some pictures home. I'll definitely send letters and cards home before I leave. 3 more weeks and I'm in Argentina. I can't view pictures with lds mail so don't bother sending them unless they are in Microsoft word then I might be able to see them. I've taught the first lesson in Spanish multiple times now and that goes all right. I start lesson 2 this Friday. I'll try and send a few Christmas cards out. oh yeah, I did my first new district orientation as a zone leader it was more fun than I thought it would be. Hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you next week. Love you all.
-Elder Hunsaker
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