Ok, so Jayrad has been writing but I have not been putting it up here. I am recommitting to do better.
Here are some old letters:
6/1/10
tim,
i love you more than a fat kid loves cake! haha, man you really know
how to make me home sick. but its okay, im learning so much man.
this is probably the craziest ride ive ever been on in my life. a
mission is truly a roller coaster full of ups and downs, youre never
steady. this week has been a very humbling week where ive learned the
importance of diligence and obedience. man oh man, how every single
commandment is so important! ive learned that the reason why we are
obedient or rather we should be obedient is because we must show our
love to our father in heaven! if we truly love him, we will be
exactly obedient. im not the most obedient elder, but i try, and its
been something to learn from. you are my boi!!! so i dont know if
you hear or not, but the area that im in, or the ward, the johnsons
used to be in!! how crazy is that man!?!?! haha youve got to tell
them for me! small world eh? the ward is amazing though, i
absolutely love the area i am in, the people, and my companion. its
awesome. so next week, im getting in the water! oh man i cant wait!
so excited. we are baptizing this kid named stewart, hes 16 and is
excited about the gospel and being baptized. he is truly the elect.
his sister is also getting baptized which is pretty wild. i would
tell you the whole story but im short on time. bro i miss you like
crazy. i think about you everyday man! thank you for pushing me to
get out here. its way hard and some days i want to go home, but i
know that when i grind it out, it will be the biggest blessing in my
life.
so are you stoked or bummed about school? by the way i need to know
your favorite soccer team over here so i can get you a jersey! im so
jealous about you going to all these shows without me! i miss music
like crazy man, but im learning guitar and piano so its been pretty
sweet. well brotha from anotha motha, i miss you. the gospel is
true, i know it with all my heart and soul. joseph smith is truly a
prophet of god and saw god the father and his son jesus christ. this
is his work, and will keep going forth no matter what. im so greatful
to be a part of it. my joy is in doing my fathers will and his work.
theres no greater joy in this life than striving to live the gospel
and especially bring it to others. take care broham!
7/6/10
Hey Guys,
What a special week its been to be a missionary. As a mission we were
so blessed to have Elder Kopischke of the seventy come and speak to us
at zone conference. He is the area president for the Europe area and
he came on a mission tour and spoke to us on Thursday of last week and
it was absolutely amazing. Besides the temple, it was one of the most
spiritual experiences Ive had in my life. He came with no agenda
other than to answer questions and talk to us, except he did it by
implementing the spirit and teaching us to rely on him for personal
revelation. He began by having us write down a question and then he
promised us by the end of the conference our question would be
answered directly or indirectly, and sure enough everybody's question
was answered. It was amazing how many things I learned as a
missionary and as a person and how i can apply the things I learned to
my mission and to my life. I was most impressed with how he used the
scriptures so much. The scriptures truly have the answers to all of
our questions and are the gateway to receiving that personal witness
and revelation that we strive for each day. What a blessing it is to
have them! Ive never been so happy in my life, to be able to
strengthen my testimony each day and to be able to help others come
back to our heavenly father is truly a blessing that words cannot
describe. The work in Burton has been slowing down a bit but nothing
Elder Duke and I can't change. We've been working hard and I know the
Lord is going to bless us soon. Elder Kopishcke also talked to us
about reminding ourselves everyday how we've seen the Lord's hand in
our lives that day. On Sunday, I had one of the most precious
experiences that I've had on my mission. My recent convert Stuart,
got up and bore his testimony about how he knows the church is true.
I couldn't keep the tears back knowing that I've been so blessed to
bring him into the gospel and to be a part of his life and be an
instrument in the Lord's hand in doing so. These moments are why I
came out, why I am so grateful to be apart of this miraculous work. I
wish I could tell you everything I've learned lately but there's just
so much to be said, it would take days to tell you. I hope all is
going well, I pray for you always. I love ya so much, take care.
7/20/10
Oh man Tim!
It's so good to hear from you brotha! I MISS YOU GUYS!!!! It sounds
like you've been mad busy, but hey, you're getting somewhere with it
right?! Dog, I can't tell you how much I love being a missionary and
doing the lords work. It's one of the biggest blessings I have ever
received in my life. I love going out everyday and talking to people,
and making friends. Theres nothing like it, it truly is the best! So
the past 12 weeks or so have just flown by. I love the ward I am in
with all my heart, they are the best people ever! I don't know how
the Johnsons left there, haha. But they truly love the gospel, and
they love each other, and its made this experience one to savor. Last
month I baptized a 16 year old named Stuart. My first ever baptism.
It was one of the best moments on my mission. This kid is absolutely
amazing. Since I've been here, he has received the Aaronic
priesthood, been to the temple, and he just blessed the sacrament for
the first time on sunday. I know he is one of the reasons why I came
out here. I am so greatful to be out here man. Thank you for pushing
me. Literally words cannot express how full my joy is, and I still
have 18 or so months left. I've been out 6 months in a week!
WHAT!?!?! haha time is flying man. Before you know it, i'll be home,
with a wife, living next door to you, chilling all the time bro.
Plans have changed a little bit but not dramatically. Obviously my
priorities have changed. I still want to play hockey but whatever the
lord has in store for me is what I will be doing. I miss you loads
man. I don't think there's a day that goes by that I don't think and
pray for you and Amber, and Max. Give them my love. I love you boi.
Stay in touch. It's always so nice to open up my email on p-day and
see an email from you. Take Care broha!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
9/2/10
Hey everyone!
So this is just a quick big email cause I don't have much time and
there are people out there on the streets waiting to hear me speak to
them about the gospel! Haha, all is well though. I have been
transferred to a new area in Wales, yup I am going back to Wales, a
place called Newport, so I am no longer in the Hood (well I leave
tomorrow) We've been white washed meaning there are 2 new elders
coming in which is rare. It was a pretty tough six weeks but I
learned so much about myself and about the gospel and how amazing and
blessed we are as people and individuals with or without it. I am so
greatful to be out here and to be serving the Lord. I've said it
before and I'll say it again that I no longer believe that this work
that I am doing and that this Church of Jesus Christ is true... I KNOW
it is true, and that it is a living reality and I am so humbled and
greatful for that. I miss you all and I hope all is going well, I
haven't heard from some of you in a while and you know who you are :P
so please write me back!!! An Elder can get a little lonely without
some love here and there. This work, the experiences I am having are
so amazing, I wish you could be able to be here with me to be able to
experience the peace, joy and happiness that comes with it all. I
miss all of you very much. I am praying for you and day and night and
your in my thoughts constantly. LOVE YOUS!!!
--
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
9/13/10
DUDE!
You are the man and I miss you like crazy! Thanks for that spiritual
thought man, I shared that with some other missionaries and man they
needed to hear that so bad. I've tried to keep that in perspective my
whole mission, to stay focused on the people and not the numbers and
it's been such a blessing and I've seen success from it because
Heavenly Father can trust you with his children, if you really truly
care about them and seek to have that Christlike Love. It's awesome
mate! So my last transfer was a little rough, we got hardly got
anything done in our area number wise, but it was a dead area that
hadn't seen a baptism in almost a year! We decided with the help of
our mission president to pray and study the scriptures and ponder
things pertaining to the gospel. Man let me to you what, I have never
felt so close to my Father in Heaven! It was like he was sitting
right next to me whispering in my ear the things that the area needed.
I received revelation that we needed to work with the Less-Actives of
the ward and with the members and strenghten their desires by having
them feast upon the words of christ and reading the Book of Mormon
daily. It was awesome. The scriptures have brought an entirely new
light to my life and the oppurtunity and blessing that we have to be
able to read them whenever we want is beyond me! We have the will of
God right in front of us!!! Everything we need is in Holy Writ! Ahhh
I love it so much Tim, and I am so greatful that I am out here. I
see myself growing everyday and becoming the man and servant that my
Heavenly Father wants me to become.
So I've got some sweet news. The new area that I am in, Newport, is
hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup! How sick is that?! So me and my
companion are going to go up to the course and do some work!!! Haha
maybe we will talk to Tiger and get him to get his life together
through the gospel! Haha! I'm glad things are going well for you
guys, school must be absolutely nuts!? How did softball end this
year? I really need you to let me know who your favorite soccer team
is over here! My address is on Facebook so use that one and make sure
you have enough postage and whatever you send says Great Britain. I
love you bro, you're my best friend and I'm so greatful for you and
your example. Take care brotha!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
thats it for now - I will post more as I get them. Everyone make sure to write him!!!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
New Letter from Our Boy!!
hey y'all!
howdy from wales! haha. im feeling a little under the weather today, i think ive got stomach flu or something but anyways. so this week has been kind of funny. the days are really mooshing all together and it almost feels like a dream. i feel like im in groundhog day, where everyday is the same, but im progressingly working to rid of that. so our success has been up quite a bit. weve been blessed with more investigators and even a progressing investigator with a baptismal date! his name is Dennis and the story about how we met him is great. so we were waiting for a train in ponty on our way up the valleys and we see this guy who is sooo drunk that he literally couldnt speak or standup. he was sitting on the platform leaned against the fence mumbling so loud. it was legit one of the funniest things ive ever seen, i was laughing for 20 minutes straight. so a couple of days later as we were going home from an appointment, we see this same guy and start laughing but suddenly get this brilliant idea to go up to him and start teaching him. so we did, he was sober, we gave him a book of mormon, taught him, and setup a return appointment. we then invited him to church and he came! he was the first investigator weve had at church in weeks, even months i think. we then after commited him to baptism and he has a date for may 15! haha oh man, what a funny story. if its not then i guess its just one of those things that you had to be there. hahah. so things are good aside from that. were working very hard. times can be trying though because my companion and I dont get along very well, and we disagree a lot but we are working through it. but transfers are coming up soon. so anyways, ive got to get running to this sweet soccer tournament where all the missionaries play each other. i will have some sweet pics next week! take care, write me on my email, or a letter. i havent been getting much and its making me sad!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
on a side note: everyone should be writing Elder Bussell. It takes what 10 minutes to shoot him an email or write to him. Believe me you will regret it when he gets back and says in Jayrad's lingo " Ey Boi, why didnt you write me".. So take some time out and write him, tell him whats going on in your life. Remember, he has no TV, no Radio, no real connection to the States.. he needs your letters!!
howdy from wales! haha. im feeling a little under the weather today, i think ive got stomach flu or something but anyways. so this week has been kind of funny. the days are really mooshing all together and it almost feels like a dream. i feel like im in groundhog day, where everyday is the same, but im progressingly working to rid of that. so our success has been up quite a bit. weve been blessed with more investigators and even a progressing investigator with a baptismal date! his name is Dennis and the story about how we met him is great. so we were waiting for a train in ponty on our way up the valleys and we see this guy who is sooo drunk that he literally couldnt speak or standup. he was sitting on the platform leaned against the fence mumbling so loud. it was legit one of the funniest things ive ever seen, i was laughing for 20 minutes straight. so a couple of days later as we were going home from an appointment, we see this same guy and start laughing but suddenly get this brilliant idea to go up to him and start teaching him. so we did, he was sober, we gave him a book of mormon, taught him, and setup a return appointment. we then invited him to church and he came! he was the first investigator weve had at church in weeks, even months i think. we then after commited him to baptism and he has a date for may 15! haha oh man, what a funny story. if its not then i guess its just one of those things that you had to be there. hahah. so things are good aside from that. were working very hard. times can be trying though because my companion and I dont get along very well, and we disagree a lot but we are working through it. but transfers are coming up soon. so anyways, ive got to get running to this sweet soccer tournament where all the missionaries play each other. i will have some sweet pics next week! take care, write me on my email, or a letter. i havent been getting much and its making me sad!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
on a side note: everyone should be writing Elder Bussell. It takes what 10 minutes to shoot him an email or write to him. Believe me you will regret it when he gets back and says in Jayrad's lingo " Ey Boi, why didnt you write me".. So take some time out and write him, tell him whats going on in your life. Remember, he has no TV, no Radio, no real connection to the States.. he needs your letters!!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Old Letter, New Post..
So I was putting a Notebook together for Jayrad of all his letters and emails, so that when he comes home he can have a record of it (like a journal of sorts). Anyway I found a letter for the MTC I never posted so I want to post it.
2/10/10
Yo Tim My Boi!
Oh My Gosh, this place is so sick! I've learned so much and my testimony is just shooting through the roof! Now all I've got to do it just learn how to put it in words. I've gained such an amazing testimony of the Book of Mormon and the divinity of it. I guess I've always taken for advantage of the fact that all life's answers are in that book and we can truly come closer to christ is we feast upon its words and abide by its precepts. I never really understood what everyone meant when they said that the book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion until now..Without it we would be nothing.. So Tim my man, feast upon its words! I have been reading Jesus The Christ as well. Oh My Gosh! If there's anything that will help you come unto Christ, it is that book. Read it, because it is amazing. You feel like you'll be on a more personal level with your brother and savior. Ahhh I absolutely love this work! I am so glad I came Out!! Being exactly obedient is a little hard though because I like to have fun and be a goon but I am working on it! I'm learning to not just be on a mission, but to become a missionary.
I've learned how critical it is to mission world to have the members involved. Without them mission work is useless. Referrals are so important because it keeps those missionaries on a diverse schedule and prevents "groundhog day." Which is like that same day over and over. President Hinckly said in one of his talks that a new convert needs 3 things. A member friend, a calling, and nourishment in the good word of God. So please I encourage EVERYONE to work with the missionaries, learn to love the work,the investigators and help them come unto Christ, and as we do so, we will come closer to him. It is so important!
I sent you an email a couple of days ago, tell everyone my email address please!? and tell them I need letters, emails, and packages ahaha!! Next week I will be writing from England!! I flight from Salt Lake to Paris! Ahh So Long! Anyways take care, misses and loves you!
-Elder Bussell
2/10/10
Yo Tim My Boi!
Oh My Gosh, this place is so sick! I've learned so much and my testimony is just shooting through the roof! Now all I've got to do it just learn how to put it in words. I've gained such an amazing testimony of the Book of Mormon and the divinity of it. I guess I've always taken for advantage of the fact that all life's answers are in that book and we can truly come closer to christ is we feast upon its words and abide by its precepts. I never really understood what everyone meant when they said that the book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion until now..Without it we would be nothing.. So Tim my man, feast upon its words! I have been reading Jesus The Christ as well. Oh My Gosh! If there's anything that will help you come unto Christ, it is that book. Read it, because it is amazing. You feel like you'll be on a more personal level with your brother and savior. Ahhh I absolutely love this work! I am so glad I came Out!! Being exactly obedient is a little hard though because I like to have fun and be a goon but I am working on it! I'm learning to not just be on a mission, but to become a missionary.
I've learned how critical it is to mission world to have the members involved. Without them mission work is useless. Referrals are so important because it keeps those missionaries on a diverse schedule and prevents "groundhog day." Which is like that same day over and over. President Hinckly said in one of his talks that a new convert needs 3 things. A member friend, a calling, and nourishment in the good word of God. So please I encourage EVERYONE to work with the missionaries, learn to love the work,the investigators and help them come unto Christ, and as we do so, we will come closer to him. It is so important!
I sent you an email a couple of days ago, tell everyone my email address please!? and tell them I need letters, emails, and packages ahaha!! Next week I will be writing from England!! I flight from Salt Lake to Paris! Ahh So Long! Anyways take care, misses and loves you!
-Elder Bussell
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Big Update
So Elder Bussell has been in England for almost a month now. I updated his email bc apperently he was not getting them on his first established email account.
3/10/10
holy smokes!!!
haha ive gotten so many emails today its insanely awesome. i only have a short time to write though, cause were busy busy! things are so much better, its great! ive learned so much patience, and learned to rely on faith so much!!!! prayer is also been a huge factor these past couple of weeks, and im so greatful for everyones support and to know that im not alone and that my savior is with me always! things have been slow in the area, but theyre slowly getting better. the guy i commited to baptism was a waster, so we dropped him, but we found this one guy named ethan. hes chinese and he is the man! we went and taught him, and he had the right questions and the right answers to our questions. this guy is solid and im hoping he will be my first baptism! keep the fingers crossed! the lesson was so awesome though, that spirit was so strong, that i was shaking, and he was like, oh man, this is great, this feels so good and so right! haha yes it was sooo awesome! so anyways, suzi let me know how the dennis thing went!? also tell lauren for me that i wrote her back, and if ryan wants he can email me too! i gave lauren my address to the flat, so you can send it there, or you can send it to the office on facebook, either way is fine, but sending it to the flat gets to me quicker probably. haha im a little nervous for dad getting me shoes so i just asked him to either send me money or send it to you to put on my card. things are so expensive here! im broke as a joke! also if you could, tell jamie to write me on my email, and tell her i miss her and i hope everythings going good! same for my little ashley! haha anways ive got to go, ill write you more next week, and tell keith im so excited to do his family history! love you so much and miss and pray for you everyday! my friends, i miss you guys so much, thanks for the emails, im probably going to be sending out just one big email now, but we will see, just keep writing me though, hope you enjoy the pics!!!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
-Elder Bussell
3/16/10
dog.
you sound mad busy! haha hows school going? youre making me home sick boi i miss you and hockey, and kahbang and everything like crazy! no haha things are so great here! everyday is getting better and better! i wrote you a physical letter so youll probably be getting that soon! i thought you were ignoring me ;) haha jk. but i just wanted to show you some love! im playing some english football later today so ill be thinking of you when im playing. my sweet experiences are in the forward from suzi so ill let you read it from there. but just for you a little spiritual thought. my mission pres was talking to me in my first interview and he said to read at least 15 minutes of the book of mormon each day. he said that the book of mormon is the only book that christ testifies of, and they are the words of christ. and that the words of christ, will tell us all things! soooo dirrrtttyyy!!! i love it dude! you can read it from 2 nephi 32 and 33. give it a read, when i glanced over it again after, my bosom was literally burning, the spirit was so strong! THIS WORK IS TRUE! i love it, i love the gospel of jesus christ. it is the only way we can recieve true happiness and a fullness of joy! i love you more than life itself! haha i miss you amber and max like crazy and i pray for you always! loves yous! and take care!
ONE LOVE
-Elder Bussell
3/10/10
holy smokes!!!
haha ive gotten so many emails today its insanely awesome. i only have a short time to write though, cause were busy busy! things are so much better, its great! ive learned so much patience, and learned to rely on faith so much!!!! prayer is also been a huge factor these past couple of weeks, and im so greatful for everyones support and to know that im not alone and that my savior is with me always! things have been slow in the area, but theyre slowly getting better. the guy i commited to baptism was a waster, so we dropped him, but we found this one guy named ethan. hes chinese and he is the man! we went and taught him, and he had the right questions and the right answers to our questions. this guy is solid and im hoping he will be my first baptism! keep the fingers crossed! the lesson was so awesome though, that spirit was so strong, that i was shaking, and he was like, oh man, this is great, this feels so good and so right! haha yes it was sooo awesome! so anyways, suzi let me know how the dennis thing went!? also tell lauren for me that i wrote her back, and if ryan wants he can email me too! i gave lauren my address to the flat, so you can send it there, or you can send it to the office on facebook, either way is fine, but sending it to the flat gets to me quicker probably. haha im a little nervous for dad getting me shoes so i just asked him to either send me money or send it to you to put on my card. things are so expensive here! im broke as a joke! also if you could, tell jamie to write me on my email, and tell her i miss her and i hope everythings going good! same for my little ashley! haha anways ive got to go, ill write you more next week, and tell keith im so excited to do his family history! love you so much and miss and pray for you everyday! my friends, i miss you guys so much, thanks for the emails, im probably going to be sending out just one big email now, but we will see, just keep writing me though, hope you enjoy the pics!!!
ONE LOVE
- Elder Bussell
-Elder Bussell
3/16/10
dog.
you sound mad busy! haha hows school going? youre making me home sick boi i miss you and hockey, and kahbang and everything like crazy! no haha things are so great here! everyday is getting better and better! i wrote you a physical letter so youll probably be getting that soon! i thought you were ignoring me ;) haha jk. but i just wanted to show you some love! im playing some english football later today so ill be thinking of you when im playing. my sweet experiences are in the forward from suzi so ill let you read it from there. but just for you a little spiritual thought. my mission pres was talking to me in my first interview and he said to read at least 15 minutes of the book of mormon each day. he said that the book of mormon is the only book that christ testifies of, and they are the words of christ. and that the words of christ, will tell us all things! soooo dirrrtttyyy!!! i love it dude! you can read it from 2 nephi 32 and 33. give it a read, when i glanced over it again after, my bosom was literally burning, the spirit was so strong! THIS WORK IS TRUE! i love it, i love the gospel of jesus christ. it is the only way we can recieve true happiness and a fullness of joy! i love you more than life itself! haha i miss you amber and max like crazy and i pray for you always! loves yous! and take care!
ONE LOVE
-Elder Bussell
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Emails and Letters!!
hey hey!!! (2/10/10)
wow time is flying by here!!! ahh i cant believe it! ive been here 2 weeks and i leave for birmingham next week on monday. its a straight shot from salt lake to paris so its going to be insanely long!!! so for district leader i pretty much just run a district which consists of 7 missionaries, 4 sister and 3 elders. i just report to the branch president about issues or good things like that, and run meetings, so at first it was a little crazy but its wicked sweet.
ive had lots of wonderful experiences out here and i am growing so much. the weather out is here is dry, cold, but not as cold as maine so its not bad, i usually walk around with just my suit coat at most.
if you could, could you please tell lauren to give everyone on facebook my email?! :) that would be so awesome.. also im going to give you a bunch of emails, so if you could, forward it to everyone, cause i cant write everyone, and technically i can only write you. haha.
so this week ive learned a lot about the book of mormon and how its the keystone of our religion, and that it has the answers to life in it. for real!!! its crazy! i guess ive always taken for granted that book, but as i read it now, it just strengthens me so much and testifies to me the truthfullness of it. we are promised that if we just take that small step of faith by reading and praying about it, that we will gain a witness of it and we will be blessed. its just the best feeling in the world when you get that crazy feeling youve never felt or havent felt before, and its so cool. i know that we are blessed by just doing small things, and it will strengthen as a people, and as families. i love being here and doing this. i love it so much. i am soooo glad that i decided to come and do this because i am so happy. there are some pretty great guys here that i look up to and can just have a good time with.
please let everyone know i said hi and i miss them sooo much. i havent heard from dad yet, but i did hear that he sold the house! haha crazy! talk about a blessing! hopefully this means he'll be sending some dough my way ;) let everyone know too that i need packages, letters, emails, pictures or whatever it is!!! i need em!!! ill be sending some pics in the mail to you this week!
yo my baby boi shwayze!!! i miss you B!! (2/17/10)
i love missionary work so much, and i want you to know that you are the man! haha this week has been a little tough, the lord has been putting my weakness's in front of me hardcore this week so i can work on them and be ready for the field. my visa got delayed again so im here for at least another week, maybe more. i got to go to the temple again, and its so awesome, every single time! ahh i just love the lord and all the blessings that we can recieve from being obedient, and just they joy of serving him. i get to go back to the temple today, and i cant wait. sounds like hockey is kickin it, and im jealous i cant see.. haha oh well. so weird story... i was driving back from salt lake last week from an appointment, and guess who i saw on the side of the road waiting for the bus...? JOHN AMERO. it was sooo weird, i stopped and said hi to him but he didnt really remember me. haha oh well. well take care buddy i miss you like crazy. i pray for you and amber always. love ya!
- elder bussell
wow time is flying by here!!! ahh i cant believe it! ive been here 2 weeks and i leave for birmingham next week on monday. its a straight shot from salt lake to paris so its going to be insanely long!!! so for district leader i pretty much just run a district which consists of 7 missionaries, 4 sister and 3 elders. i just report to the branch president about issues or good things like that, and run meetings, so at first it was a little crazy but its wicked sweet.
ive had lots of wonderful experiences out here and i am growing so much. the weather out is here is dry, cold, but not as cold as maine so its not bad, i usually walk around with just my suit coat at most.
if you could, could you please tell lauren to give everyone on facebook my email?! :) that would be so awesome.. also im going to give you a bunch of emails, so if you could, forward it to everyone, cause i cant write everyone, and technically i can only write you. haha.
so this week ive learned a lot about the book of mormon and how its the keystone of our religion, and that it has the answers to life in it. for real!!! its crazy! i guess ive always taken for granted that book, but as i read it now, it just strengthens me so much and testifies to me the truthfullness of it. we are promised that if we just take that small step of faith by reading and praying about it, that we will gain a witness of it and we will be blessed. its just the best feeling in the world when you get that crazy feeling youve never felt or havent felt before, and its so cool. i know that we are blessed by just doing small things, and it will strengthen as a people, and as families. i love being here and doing this. i love it so much. i am soooo glad that i decided to come and do this because i am so happy. there are some pretty great guys here that i look up to and can just have a good time with.
please let everyone know i said hi and i miss them sooo much. i havent heard from dad yet, but i did hear that he sold the house! haha crazy! talk about a blessing! hopefully this means he'll be sending some dough my way ;) let everyone know too that i need packages, letters, emails, pictures or whatever it is!!! i need em!!! ill be sending some pics in the mail to you this week!
yo my baby boi shwayze!!! i miss you B!! (2/17/10)
i love missionary work so much, and i want you to know that you are the man! haha this week has been a little tough, the lord has been putting my weakness's in front of me hardcore this week so i can work on them and be ready for the field. my visa got delayed again so im here for at least another week, maybe more. i got to go to the temple again, and its so awesome, every single time! ahh i just love the lord and all the blessings that we can recieve from being obedient, and just they joy of serving him. i get to go back to the temple today, and i cant wait. sounds like hockey is kickin it, and im jealous i cant see.. haha oh well. so weird story... i was driving back from salt lake last week from an appointment, and guess who i saw on the side of the road waiting for the bus...? JOHN AMERO. it was sooo weird, i stopped and said hi to him but he didnt really remember me. haha oh well. well take care buddy i miss you like crazy. i pray for you and amber always. love ya!
- elder bussell
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Letter Home (2/3/10)
Tim my main man, and Birthday girl amber, and SEXY MAXXXXX!
This place is absolutely amazing and if there's anywhere that the spirit dwells other than the temple, it's here. I am proudly reporting to you that there are absolutely no regrets in coming here and that I am not home sick one bit. But i do miss everyone like crazy!! I am learning so much and I've already experienced some unreal blessings. Thank you so much for your example and for your diligence in getting me out here. I know I have a great work to do and that I am going to change lives that no one else can! Ive been called as District Leader and it's so cool. The Love that I have for my district is untouchable. I believe that I've been a pretty solid example to others and have even kept some here because of things that I've been through and for the examples like you who have helped me get through tough times. The Lord truly blesses us and I'm so grateful for all of my learning experiences so that I could help others. This church is sooo true. I love my savior and just trying to be obedient everyday here makes me so much more grateful to him. I cant imagine living a perfect obedient life, I cant thank him enough for setting that example. I've learned something so important while I've been here and that's to love. Whether its your investigator, your friend, or your companion, it makes all the world of difference.
Anyways I've got to get going to the temple. I'll be thinking of you guys there. I will always hold that day dear to my heart! BTW I love the blogspot idea!!
Here's a quick little spiritual thought:
-" The standard of truth has been erected. No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calamity may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purpose of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done." - Joesph Smith.
This work is so real. I love my father in heaven and my savior and redeemer Jesus Christ. I know that they love us so much and that if were obedient we can return to live with them. This is truly the restored and one and only gospel, and I'm eternally grateful to be a part of it.
One Love, (haha)
- Elder Bussell
This place is absolutely amazing and if there's anywhere that the spirit dwells other than the temple, it's here. I am proudly reporting to you that there are absolutely no regrets in coming here and that I am not home sick one bit. But i do miss everyone like crazy!! I am learning so much and I've already experienced some unreal blessings. Thank you so much for your example and for your diligence in getting me out here. I know I have a great work to do and that I am going to change lives that no one else can! Ive been called as District Leader and it's so cool. The Love that I have for my district is untouchable. I believe that I've been a pretty solid example to others and have even kept some here because of things that I've been through and for the examples like you who have helped me get through tough times. The Lord truly blesses us and I'm so grateful for all of my learning experiences so that I could help others. This church is sooo true. I love my savior and just trying to be obedient everyday here makes me so much more grateful to him. I cant imagine living a perfect obedient life, I cant thank him enough for setting that example. I've learned something so important while I've been here and that's to love. Whether its your investigator, your friend, or your companion, it makes all the world of difference.
Anyways I've got to get going to the temple. I'll be thinking of you guys there. I will always hold that day dear to my heart! BTW I love the blogspot idea!!
Here's a quick little spiritual thought:
-" The standard of truth has been erected. No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing; persecutions may rage, mobs may combine, armies may assemble, calamity may defame, but the truth of God will go forth boldly, nobly, and independent, till it has penetrated every continent, visited every clime, swept every country, and sounded in every ear, till the purpose of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done." - Joesph Smith.
This work is so real. I love my father in heaven and my savior and redeemer Jesus Christ. I know that they love us so much and that if were obedient we can return to live with them. This is truly the restored and one and only gospel, and I'm eternally grateful to be a part of it.
One Love, (haha)
- Elder Bussell
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Elder Bussell's first email home!
hey y'all!!!
oh my gosh where do i begin!?!? the mtc is so crazy awesome i love it!!! the first day i got here i got to walk next to and see a general authority!!! president uchtdorf.. oh my gosh such a crazy experience. as i was walking next to him, i just felt something so special, i knew that he was truly a representative of the lord. then maybe 10 minutes later he came in to our group meeting where all the new missionaries were and expressed his love and gratitude for our sacrifice and work. and for our love for our heavenly father. it was sooo cool. two days later i was called as district leader. so theres been some pretty exciting things happening. im so happy to be here, i know what i am doing is right and my testimony is just growing so much. this place is just underneath the temple and just above a chapel when it comes to the sacredness and the spirit that dwells here. its so awesome. so ive met some pretty cool elders here who have been here for a while. theyre going to hong kong and theyve been here since december. haha i cant imagine being here that long even though i love it here but it can get old sometimes. haha. theyre here till march too! yikes!!! haha, we have a blast though in the residence halls. we trying to obedient as possible with rules but theres nothing wrong with being ourselves and having a little fun. one missionary, elder jones, hes in another district but both our class and dorm rooms are right next to each other and this kid is practically my twin when it comes to attitude. were loud and scream like girls. but most importantly we beat box together and have free styles. haha oh my gosh its so fun. i also met another missionary from maine, elder stanley.. and get this, he is the son of one of my boss's from sun tan city!!! haha sooo crazy. (suzi its ron's son!) also i met a missionary from maryland who is way good friends with rachel braithwaite whos is my ward back home. i think his name is elder gadberry...? haha such a small world!!!
im learning so much here and im so greatful for everyones support. i know im going to come out of here a better man. the schedule is a little gruling but its so worth it cause the spirit is so strong here and i know what i am doing is right. my testimony is just out of this world and its only growing. sometimes when i am praying or bearing my testimony, i just catch my self spilling words without even thinking, and theyre coming straight from the heart, because the spirit is just practically punching me! haha. this gospel is so true, i hope everyone has a chance to pray about and to ask our father in heaven if it is. ive learned so many things that i just want to shout to everyone and scream in their face but i guess thats not very missionary like. haha. i know theres so much more to life. that through our savior, we can be comforted in times of need, that our lives can be happier and more fulfilling, that we can draw closer to our families and friends, and have such an undeniable love for all. im so greatful for this oppurtunity, and for all of my blessings, especially all of you, family and friends.
Enjoy!!
oh my gosh where do i begin!?!? the mtc is so crazy awesome i love it!!! the first day i got here i got to walk next to and see a general authority!!! president uchtdorf.. oh my gosh such a crazy experience. as i was walking next to him, i just felt something so special, i knew that he was truly a representative of the lord. then maybe 10 minutes later he came in to our group meeting where all the new missionaries were and expressed his love and gratitude for our sacrifice and work. and for our love for our heavenly father. it was sooo cool. two days later i was called as district leader. so theres been some pretty exciting things happening. im so happy to be here, i know what i am doing is right and my testimony is just growing so much. this place is just underneath the temple and just above a chapel when it comes to the sacredness and the spirit that dwells here. its so awesome. so ive met some pretty cool elders here who have been here for a while. theyre going to hong kong and theyve been here since december. haha i cant imagine being here that long even though i love it here but it can get old sometimes. haha. theyre here till march too! yikes!!! haha, we have a blast though in the residence halls. we trying to obedient as possible with rules but theres nothing wrong with being ourselves and having a little fun. one missionary, elder jones, hes in another district but both our class and dorm rooms are right next to each other and this kid is practically my twin when it comes to attitude. were loud and scream like girls. but most importantly we beat box together and have free styles. haha oh my gosh its so fun. i also met another missionary from maine, elder stanley.. and get this, he is the son of one of my boss's from sun tan city!!! haha sooo crazy. (suzi its ron's son!) also i met a missionary from maryland who is way good friends with rachel braithwaite whos is my ward back home. i think his name is elder gadberry...? haha such a small world!!!
im learning so much here and im so greatful for everyones support. i know im going to come out of here a better man. the schedule is a little gruling but its so worth it cause the spirit is so strong here and i know what i am doing is right. my testimony is just out of this world and its only growing. sometimes when i am praying or bearing my testimony, i just catch my self spilling words without even thinking, and theyre coming straight from the heart, because the spirit is just practically punching me! haha. this gospel is so true, i hope everyone has a chance to pray about and to ask our father in heaven if it is. ive learned so many things that i just want to shout to everyone and scream in their face but i guess thats not very missionary like. haha. i know theres so much more to life. that through our savior, we can be comforted in times of need, that our lives can be happier and more fulfilling, that we can draw closer to our families and friends, and have such an undeniable love for all. im so greatful for this oppurtunity, and for all of my blessings, especially all of you, family and friends.
Enjoy!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)