What a day! I feel like I was out of it the whole time. I learned about 160 lines but I wouldn't want to bet a dime on my ability to repeat even one phrase.
I got a bunch of letters from home. Mom and Dad had gone to Wool Growers Convention in Vail. Dad was the guest of honor. I had never realized just how influential he has been in his work with the Wool Growers. Mother told me in her letter some of the accomplishments that he has achieved. I will write them later but they are impressive. The fact that impresses me most is the extremely humble manner in which he has conducted himself. I often wish that he would be just a little boastful just so I can get an idea of what he is doing.
Dad wrote me a letter. It was neat. What was most special to me was the praise that he gave to Mother. She was president of the women's auxiliary of Wool Growers and I guess her speech was equally well-received with Dad's.
There are so many times that I have taken my parents for granted. They really are so special.
I guess Linda wrote them a neat letter and that redhead even sent me five dollars for my mission fund. What a gem! I know that it was a sacrifice with school coming up and all and I hope she knows that I do appreciate it.
Tonight in our Branch meeting, Elder Laycock was called to be second counselor in the Branch and Elder Nelson was called to be our new District Leader.
I have to be honest and say that I was feeling kind of left out. This was the second calling for both of them and I haven't received any. However it just made me realize that I am going to develop some real humility and realize who I am really serving. I am not here to receive recognition of men. I am here to learn how to serve the Lord. If I can learn to develop positive thought patterns I really can turn everything into something good. For instance, I have no callings that will prevent me from fully applying myself to learning the language and charlas. I know that I can do this and anything if the Lord is willing.
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