Monday, April 30, 2012

from Matt


April 30, 2012
Hi Mom!
Well, Things are a lot better between EB and I. And just when things start to go how they are supposed to... TRANSFERS. EB is going to thousand Oaks in the Los Robles ward, and I’m staying here with a missionary who has been out for 6 months I think. Everyone says he is super nice and funny, so I’m excited for that! I just hope he is obedient and diligent... It will be a pain if he's not! I'm thinkin' this will be my last transfer here, so it will be good to leave it in capable (I hope) hands.

We had a pretty good week. EB and I got to talk for a bit the other day and really work out some problems. I did some things that really hurt him, so I (Like dad always said) went to him with my hat in my hands and apologized. I really love this guy a lot... so it’s good that we got to work some things out. I fell like if he could have just talked to me about these things that we could have avoided a huge fight, but, whatever. All I want to do is make him happy, because when he's happy, then I can be happy too.

Before I forget... Could you please send Reflections of Christ, and Reflections of Christ: Another Testament to me? I hope that’s not asking too much... but I REALLY LOVE THAT MUSIC, and it would be so much appreciated. :) Thank you so much. Originals would be preferred, but its up to you. THANK you so much!!!! :)

We got to do Mormon Helping Hands on Saturday! We helped clean u p this campground park thing and clean out fire pits. Woo! A lot of fun. It feels good to get out and do some work.

Did I have you put John and Michelle King's name in the temple?  If not, you should! They are the next most promising people in the Golden Hills ward... I love them a bunch! I can't wait for them to get baptized... Hopefully soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Umm... Nothing too exciting around here this week.  A pretty normal week. Things are going good though! :) I'm pretty happy. I 'm excited for a new companion. A fresh start wit some one who's been out a while. YEAH!

That’s good you got your room done! Congrats! And I'm glad you like my room! :) haha it served me well.

Natalie’s letter helped a lot. I love that girl bunches!

RILEY IS GOING TO COMMENCEMENT?!?!?!!! Holy cow!!! HAhaha he is growing up quick! Golly.. And Dale! WOW!! Where is he going again? Let me know.

A scripture I read yesterday in my personal study that I loved: 2 Nephi 10:20. Awesome!  I love finding gems in the scriptures.

I'll probably send you another letter today.. It’s a lot easier for me to do that, and I like it more too! Hahaha I’m glad you like them.

Well, I love you bunches! Say hi to everyone for me! You are the best :)
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Elder Matthew Monk
  California Ventura Mission
          Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2013

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