Hello everyone :)

 

Family the pictures should be getting there in a few days, I ordered them like 2 weeks ago and they never came so I had to order them again and they are here. You will like a few of them I think, quite exciting pictures.

 

I love the message I got from Trevor "I want an xbox 360, and an Xbox 360 repair kit, that is clever huh?" I thought that was awesome, it made me laugh a little bit, but it is definitely true, I think all of them should just come with a repair kit.

 

Tasha I hope you are having fun in Nevada and tell them all hi for me, and give them hugs :) I am excited to hear that you have seen all the Star Wars movies now, that is quite an accomplishment :) I have gained weight here, 5 whole pounds, but I have lost a lot of muscle... So I have probably gained like 10 unwanted pounds.

 

Thanks for the message Grandpa I appreciate it :) I will admit I am learning the language faster than I thought I would be, but it still seems to be taking a long time. I need to work on being more patient. I am glad to know about Brendan going out and helping people with their driveways too, he is a stud.

 

Kevin! I have not heard from you yet! I hope to soon, let me know how your missionary papers are coming, I am excited to hear about it :)

 

I am glad Uncle Ron is doing okay, I love that man, and I will be praying for him, and I wish him the very best.

 

Devin John Munk. How could you forget me? You are a bum, well actually not really I love you. But do not let it happen again ;) Keep up the scripture study, it will serve you well, I recommend starting preach my gospel now. It will help prepare you for the future. I spent 6 hours yesterday studying the Sermon on the Mount. It is packed with so much good stuff I recommend reading it. And write me as much as you can now, because you will have to start paying soon.. Unless there is pouch mail, but I still do not really know... Only 2.5 Mondays after today until I leave, I may not have much time on the 27th to write home, but I can call when I am in the airport.

 

I have struggled a little bit teaching in Tagalog, it is not easy, but I had an experience I want to share with you from a couple of nights ago. Sister Maiello had us teach our companions 1 on 1 pretending they were our best friend except without the gospel in their lives. I had trouble deciding between TJ and Brendin because they are so awesome I did end up using TJ. I began to think about him and how he has been such a good example to me, then I thought about his life without the Gospel. My heart immediately sank and I was like, no way is he living without this. And I taught Elder Ward (TJ) a lesson in Tagalog. I said many words I did not know, but my teacher said were correct, I felt almost as if I was speaking in English because I cared so much about it, and put myself out there. I am working right now on building that same kind of love for the people I will be serving that really is the motivating factor in teaching the Gospel to people. And Brendin do not feel bad, I know without a doubt I would have felt the same way teaching you, I love you Brother :) (and my Family too :) love you all)

 

Kelly! I got your dear elder :) I leave on the 27th of this month. I have been learning a lot while I am here, about Tagalog, the scriptures, and a lot about myself. I am so excited to be going to the Philippines and I am doing all I can to be ready to go when the time comes. Keep doing well in school, I am so happy to hear from you :) and have fun in Arizona :)

 

Thank you for sending me TJ's blog post, and Spencers letters they are a lot easier to read on dear elder than email, I usually do not have enough time to read through it on my email. 

 

I love you all and will see you soon-ish :)

 

 

Elder Munk