May 27, 2013

Hey Dear Wonderful Mother of Mine,

 Hey everybody, that is so amazing, that Elder Fuiava is in your ward I actually was very surprised to that he is our ward now, really think that is awesome.( an elder from Samoa that met Elder Thompson in the MTC and Jordan shared with him all the the info on Mesa, AZ to him.  He has been apparently asking every Thompson he meets if they were Elder Thompson's family and he finally found us)  Also good to hear that Ed is already preparing for a mission, that is so awesome. Is he her fellow shipper?? That is so cool that he is helping someone come onto Christ, that is definitely something that he will enjoy doing as a person and as a member of the church. Wow I wish that I was there at Delia's farewell, uhhh, that is so awesome that she is going to serve the Lord, that is honestly the coolest thing that anyone could possibly do with their lives as members. Really had an amazing first week with my new companion, Elder Sanico, from Palompo, Leyte, who is now my 15th companion in the mission and honestly hope that he is the one that is also my last one as well. Who knows I kinda doubt it, though since I don't think that I'll end my mission in this area, I wouldn't mind that now since the area is going so well. Really think that me and Elder Sanico really are going to get along well he is: obedient, diligent and a lover of basketball. Yea we are going to get along very well I think. Anyways what Delia said is so true, the Lord really does mold us and shape us, we just need to let him. Question is are we willing to let him shape us?? That is my question to you all at this time, are you willing to let the Lord shape you and mold you. Also are we willing to stand and help those that are in need as we continue to do our best to be a missionary not just a person. We are all missionaries as said by President David O. McKay. Anyways the work is going to go so well I know it!! We actually had one of the members in our ward that has been working lately with us called to be the Ward Mission Leader at only 19 years old, he is so awesome. I think he is going to be such a great help with the work. Anyways everything is going to amazing with the work. I think that everything is going to go very well. Love you all so much and I really am trying my best to be obedient it is very hard especially with how close i am going home, but I know that I can manage and always do my best to be an effective advocate of the truth. Really do think that the mission really has changed me and helped me in so many ways. Love you all and good luck with everything. 

Mahal kita,

 Elder Thompson