February 5, 2018 ~ Week 79

Hey Dad! Thank you guys for your prayers and fasting on my behalf. That's really touching and I'm grateful for all you guys do for me. I'm doing pretty well this week. Sadly, my companion was sent home this past week for transfers, but he'll have the opportunity to come back and finish his mission if he's ready in 6 months. The only communication I got from president about the whole thing was his reply to my email. 

Things are good though. My new comp is also from Guatemala and it's his last transfer in the mission. His name is Elder Zárate. He's a pretty cool dude so far, so hopefully things will continue to go well with him. 

I completely agree with you as far as having a vision and working to bring it to pass. I like what President Ballard said, that God is our perfect example of having a goal and a plan. His goal is Moses 1:39, and his plan to make that happen is the plan of salvation. I think that's why we focus so much as missionaries on our missionary purpose. I think it's a wonderful reminder though to remember my purpose and make sure to have it take effect in everything I do. I'm going to ponder that and apply it this week. 

Thanks for everything! Have a great week!
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Thanks mom! Don't worry about it! Things here are good. I've got my 3rd guatemalan comp. His name is Zárate. Things are good here. Our investigators are progressing. Good things are happening in the zone, and I'm happy and doing well.

I can't believe I already have 18 months in the mission and that hunter will be getting his mission call in the next couple months! Crazy stuff. I'm happy though, and I'm working hard!

Thanks for being the best Mom ever. I'm so grateful for you and Dad and everything you guys have taught me. I know sometimes it might be tough raising kids when it doesn't seem like your effort pays off with all the encouraging and inviting you do, but I promise that you make a bigger impact on your kids than you realize. Thanks for everything you've done for me. I can never repay you for all your service and love, but I'm trying to be more of what you want me to be and to reach the potential that you see in me. I love you mom

Love, Elder Anderson