Saying goodbye to family and friends is probably the hardest part of any new beginning. Even though I am excited to get started on my mission and to serve the Lord, and the people of Honduras, I will miss my family and friends.
Now that I am finally here in Guatemala, after 2,400 miles of travel - I really do only have the five minutes Dad said I would get for a quick email home to let everyone know I am safe. I was led to my room to drop off my bags; but don't have my companion yet. Still, all the missionaries in my room are pretty cool. One Elder is from San Diego, another is from Idaho (Go Vandals!) and a third one from Arizona, I think. So, I haven´t done orientation yet. So far it was just getting my immunizations in order. I think I go to orientation next and find out who my companion is going to be... and then..get to sleep for a couple hours.
It´s weird not knowing the language, I already had my first stumbles trying to even understand the phrase "Welcome the the MTC!" I love it but I know I will have to work hard so I can stump the next greenies who come in!!
My short time for writing you is already up, so until I get some email time (next week on preparation day) Hasta Luego.
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| Dad watched my flights all night while I travelled |
"We can't fully appreciate joyful reunions later without tearful separations now."
~Elder Russell M. Nelson~
