travel plans today, he will be leaving the MTC on the 29th at 5:30 am. He is soooo excited to finally know when he is leaving and to get gone. I will send all of you his new address when I figure out if we have to send them to the Mission Home or if they can go to his actual address.
Thanks for all your support! He is so blessed to have such amazing extended family that are so encouraging and supportive. I am so proud of his letters and the positive, excited, humble attitude that he shows in each letter....His Patriarchal blessing is making such sense. It is ALL about his ancestry and family! I know exactly now why he was called to serve among the Hmong people/culture in Minnesota. Family is THE most important thing in their lives. The Lord absolutely knew how important Family was and is to Kelby...I truly believe he was sent there to make Kelby feel as if he is still among his family and loved ones. Leaving our (including extended) family was the absolute most difficult part of Kelby's decision when he was praying so hard to find an answer to whether or not he should serve a mission.....the Lord KNOWS our fears, weaknesses, strengths, and wishes. He put Kelby there to live among, love, and teach these people that will become his family not only for 2 years but for the rest of his life. Such a sweet comfort to me his mother to know that one of the biggest fears in your child's life (being away from family) will be something that will be taken care of and he will not have to experience to the full extent that he could have among a different culture.....anyway Enjoy this letter I know I certainly did!
Hey everyone,
Well today is Valentines Day and it doesn't really feel different from anything else ha ha the The MTC does something to you I think!!
I'm so ready to get out in the mission field and to be in Minnesota right now!! The other two hmong elders left this morning to Roseville California and we had to wake up at 4 in the morning, it was killer then we went to temple at about 6 and I think I slept through the whole movie ha ha... oh wait I know I did! We then came back and took a 2 hr nap!! but other than that the MTC has been same as normal just study and study and study so yea nothing really has changed for me.
I haven't got my travel plans but I will be getting them this week so I will let everyone know as soon as I get them!! I received my Valentines from my Mother today thank you I loved it but guess what they took my subway it made me mad but anyway..... I also received one from Grandma and Grandpa Crandall!! Thank you so much I needed some chocolate I got everything!! I also got Uncle Randy's letter with the money thank you so so much you guys sound like your doing great!! I wished i could see little Malcom Hunter, Max and Brityn's kid he sounds adorable! I miss little Madeline!!
This week I really found a great quote it says: " moments are the molecules that make up eternity" -Elder Neil A. Maxwell
Every single time I get discouraged I remember this quote and think of all the great moments I have had with my family and all my friends it really makes me happy. I miss you all so so much!!
I have memorized the first vision in hmong its was really hard cause its super long ha ha!!
One thing I'm excited about is that when I get to Minnesota my trainer will take me to a hmong members house and that member will give me a hmong name that I will use on my mission so I'll get a new name tag and all !! but the the cool thing about it is that the hmong people think that when they name you they are pretty much adopting you. I will be apart of their family too it's awesome... my teacher says that he talks to his hmong family all the time and whenever he want to go out to his mission he always stays with them because he is like a son to them!! I'm so excited!! They all prefer you to call them Mom and Dad to its weird but I'm super excited to get my hmong name!! and to get into this culture I love them so much already.
One scripture I found was in 2 nephi 3:7. I already have so much charity towards the hmong people and I know that I have been called to serve them for a specific reason!! the hmong people are my people.. they are so family oriented and i'm just so excited to go out and serve them and the Lord!!
The biggest thing I want is for others to be blessed through my actions, abilities, and talents. I believe that's why we are here, to help bless others and as we do we will be blessed. My greatest joy is seeing all the blessing from my mission.. going to others who I love so dearly!
Thank you all for the support and love
Love always
Elder Crandall
Kuv Hlub Koj
I Love You
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