Dear Mom, Dad and Family,
Thank you so much for the package!
The watch is perfect Dad, and the ties are awesome. The candy will be good I’m
sure. I feel like I’m getting fat... ha-ha. We have dinner at 4:30 so once we
get done with the day I am starving, so I get to go back to the residence and
eat all the candy. Probably not the best thing to eat before going to
bed. The Cinnamon rolls were so good! I shared them with my district and
they all loved them! Mom I'll wear that tie just for you!
That is insane that the house is
almost done. You all are going to love it! Wish I could help you out. I’d love
to see some pictures. Being the zone leader has been awesome. We actually ended
up splitting our branch because we had so many missionaries. So now
we are the zone leaders of Branch 70, it used to be 7. We also got a new
president, President Nielson. He is such a good guy! This week we got
one new district. They are awesome! I love helping them out and making them
feel welcome. It’s crazy to think I’m one of the veterans here now. I leave in
9 DAYS!!! Crazy Crazy... I can’t wait though. This Sunday they are actually
releasing us so we can train the new zone leaders, because the fallowing week
is General Conference.
This week Elder M and I had an
awesome experience! So we planned a lesson on the Priesthood (sacerdocio) for
Paulo, or Brother Butters. The Lesson went so good! We taught him out on the
grass field by the gym. Our message was about how the priesthood could bless
his life and family. During that lesson the spirit was so strong. Towards the
end I was just speaking Portuguese without even remembering what I said. He
understood though cause after he thanked us for the great spirit and message we
gave him. It was an amazing experience.
Mom, that scripture has helped me so
much. Today we went to the temple and I did sealings again. I love it 'cause
doing this service is uniting families for all eternity. I can't wait to get
married and then go and do that service as a couple for the dead someday.
After we did that we got to go to the celestial room. I read that scripture
(Ether 12:27). I feel so much joy when I read that verse and it hits even deeper
when I’m at the temple reading it. I have noticed in my life I haven't been
exactly humble. I want to apologize for this. I really should have focused on
humbling myself long ago. This was my weakness, but since coming here I have realized
this weakness can become a strength. I can thank Heavenly Father for this. The MTC
has really changed me.
Mom, Thanks for sharing that with
your class. I’m sure you are helping these young men and woman in this time of
theirs where life is hard. I know that if I didn't have the Sunday school
teachers, priesthood leaders, and amazing parents I wouldn't be where I am
today. You are helping these kids so much mom. I love you! Let Chris know I
love him and tell him to keep preparing for this amazing thing! He will love
it.
Dad, That advice about serving the
others by being a zone leader really helped. I will probably get my
reassignment on Wednesday and leave Saturday, Sunday or Monday. I'll let ya know
in the next letter. The idea of thinking in Portuguese is kind of crazy, haha.
I think that will be way cool though when is does happen. I guess I sleep talk
in Portuguese sometimes. The elders in my room think its way funny. Writing in
my journal has been really fun. I realized the days that I didn't write in it,
which were like 3 days, I don’t remember what happened. I need to write every
night!
I’m sure your going to love being
done with the house. You have worked so hard on it. Grandma wrote me and hoped
she could help you out in some way. She is great! She writes me every week and
it's so fun to read her letters. Thanks for writing me Mom and Dad. I really do
like reading these great letters!
Have you heard anything about Tadd? I’m
sure he is doing great. Let me know of any new mission calls. Also, how is the
other Elder Hauck? Aunt Lisa sends me forwards of Jakes and Ben's emails so I
know how they are doing.
Amy will you let Brother Evans, Manis,
and Troyer know how thankful I am for them and all they taught me. Seminary
really helped me know more about the doctrine.
Intao.. How is everyone? Is Amy
liking school and dance? What’s the update on Steph and the guys? Make sure
they are cool guys, Jeff and Dad. Jeff and Cam, how is everything? Amanda and
Shaye how are you? And Of course, how is my girl Emme? Tell her I love her!
Also, take care of Millie! I want her still alive when I get home, ha-ha. I love
all of you so much and miss you. I think about you a lot and love looking at
our family pictures. I would love it if you emailed me, or dear elder me!!
It's nice having something to read when you get back to the residence.
I love you all so much! Eu Amo
Voces mais que sempre, Chau chau
-Elder Hauck
PS. I’ll be letting you know where I’m going in the next letter!!
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