What an incredible two weeks it has been here at the CCM (Centro de Capacitación Misional). I'd like to start by saying that once again, I have NOWHERE near enough time to read, ponder about, and reply to all that you have to say, but I was able to actually read through everything you all sent me this time and I will take pictures of all your emails so I can reread and think about them more throughout the week. We have one hour to read, respond to, and upload emails in our emails and there's a huge red countdown clock at the top of our screens every time we come in this computer lab... gotta love it. I love all of you and appreciate more than words can say your support, prayers, and emails. Since this email is going to everyone I currently have contacts for, I will try to keep it brief and spiritually oriented so I can send other personal emails in this time as well. Please feel free to write me as much and as many times as you want any day of the week. I will do my absolute best to respond to you and would really appreciate if you can get more emails to help add to my list. Unfortunately I cannot access my blog here and anything uploaded to that (Bolivian Blazer) will have to be copied and pasted out of my emails to my parents. I have all of you and your personal struggles in my mind and in my prayers every day.... know that.
What an incredible past two weeks it has been... it really has felt like at least two months have gone by since I left home. I am already becoming a different person and have had a much better time over this past week. I have learned an incredible amount of Spanish and know that the gift of tongues is real. I continue to be blown away by the caliber and ability of missionaries nowadays. Those that truly strive to serve the Lord really are blessed. My district of elders and hermanas are all very enjoyable, talented people and they humble me each and every day.
The gift of tongues is real... my companion and I taught our 4th or 5th lesson to a pretend investigator this week in all Spanish and it was just amazing. The spirit was undeniably strong and we explained the feelings of the Holy Ghost, committed him to come to church, and to pray that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I also butchered in Spanish, although with a strong spiritual feeling, my story about crashing the motorcycle recently and how the Lord blesses and protects those who follow him.
My VERY best goes to all of you.... almost all of your names are in the temple as of today. Many of you and your well being occupies my mind almost too much sometimes. I have grown and progressed more than I ever thought possible and it's only my second week. Many more blessings and letters to come.
What an incredible past two weeks it has been... it really has felt like at least two months have gone by since I left home. I am already becoming a different person and have had a much better time over this past week. I have learned an incredible amount of Spanish and know that the gift of tongues is real. I continue to be blown away by the caliber and ability of missionaries nowadays. Those that truly strive to serve the Lord really are blessed. My district of elders and hermanas are all very enjoyable, talented people and they humble me each and every day.
The gift of tongues is real... my companion and I taught our 4th or 5th lesson to a pretend investigator this week in all Spanish and it was just amazing. The spirit was undeniably strong and we explained the feelings of the Holy Ghost, committed him to come to church, and to pray that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I also butchered in Spanish, although with a strong spiritual feeling, my story about crashing the motorcycle recently and how the Lord blesses and protects those who follow him.
My VERY best goes to all of you.... almost all of your names are in the temple as of today. Many of you and your well being occupies my mind almost too much sometimes. I have grown and progressed more than I ever thought possible and it's only my second week. Many more blessings and letters to come.
Sincerely,
Elder Van Horne
My whole district and I at the member-owned LDS store just across from the temple outside the CCM.
Our room, my bed is top left. My closet is on the right.
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