Friday, May 1, 2015
Elder Mikesell arrived home today! His flight arrived at 1:35pm! He was greeted by family and friends! After a 15 hour flight and being awake for 24 hours, the first thing he wanted to eat was Mexican food. After dinner, he went home and shared souvenirs, pictures and stories of his mission while we ate chocolate chip cookes. President Stolworthy came by our home and released Elder Mikesell as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was able to bear his testimony in Cantonese one last time as a missionary before being released, and the Spirit was so strong.
We are so proud of Elder Mikesell and know great things are in store for him! Good luck!
Well, this will be my last email to you guys. Sorry, I know I haven't emailed as much as I should lately. It's hard to remember what's going on and when it happened and whether or not I already told you, but to be honest it's kinda hard to explain. I can't speak well, let alone type what is going on, haha. But wanted to show my appreciation and the support everyone has given through emails, packages, letters, and prayers. It still hasn't really hit me yet, but I'm sure it will eventually. I also want to say sorry in advance for my crappy English when I get home. I've been reading the dictionary lately to get it back up to par, but it's pretty bad. I thought that my English getting worse was a result of my Chinese getting better, but they both kinda suck, hahaha.
This last week was really good, we worked hard and were able to see some cool things come out of it. Just wanted to let everyone know I love them and am excited to see you all. Hope a bunch of people can make it to the airport so I can see you, but if not, no big deal, I'll see you eventually. Hong Kong was way different in some aspects and what I expected in others, but the surprises outweigh what I expected by a ton. The mission in general is not what I thought it was. I learned a lot. Mostly the hard way because I'm pretty prideful, haha. I feel like I just got here in some ways, but at the same time, America, home and family and friends just seem like some dream, like I've always been here, doing what I'm doing. It will be weird going back. I know it will be a hard adjustment. I've gotten used to everything about China. I can't imagine being in any different kind of environment, let alone the white people. I'm terrified of white people, haha. But I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for everything, love you all. Add oil! Just keep swimming, never quit, until we meet again.
Love,
Elder Mak
April 12, 2015
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Hey, so this week was good. We were able to see conference which was awesome. Last week Elder Merrell asked what I wanted for my two year mark as a missionary. I didn't have to think about it very long, we ended up going to sleep a half hour early, hahaha! Last p-day we hiked Castle Peak which was awesome, suppper pretty. Well, this week has been pretty much the same other than that! Please continue to pray for Blair. She's doing really well, but still has some hurdles to overcome before she can confidently set a baptismal date. I love you guys!
Elder Mak
March 30, 2015
We went over to this family's house for dinner and to make a family mission plan with them. Her food is SOOOOO GOOOOOD, but anyway they took a picture and emailed it to me, so I'm forward it to you, haha. Love ya!
We went on a hike the other day, and our high priest group leader sent this to me!
March 1, 2015
Hey, so this week was good. It was transfers, and I surprisingly got a new companion, but I'm stoked cuz he's a boss. Elder Merrel is his name. Kind of new, been in for about 6 months. I picked him up from the airport, haha. But super cool awesome missionary. He can also dunk which is sick. Especially at like 5' 9ish. Super athletic. We've seen some miracles this week. Got a call from a former potential investigator who wanted to meet out of no where, and we taught one of the best lessons of my mission! She's so golden. Also, got into a house of a family! So, hopefully something comes from that. Elder Ballard was super cool. Got to hear him speak twice and meet him which was cool. So, lots of cool stuff happening! Love you guys! Keep it up! Add oil!
麥長老
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