So first things first - you're probably all wondering how my
surgery went yesterday. Well..... I know it's depressing but.... I still can't
hear. Yep, that's right. The surgery didn't fix the problem. As it turns out,
when the surgeons went in to drain my ear, they found lots of extra soft skin
tissue which has grown over my ear - and they hadn't seen it before!! So it was
way unexpected. They said they "think" it's extra tissue... but they don't
really know what it is. So they took a piece of it out during surgery and are
running tests on it right now to make sure it's not cancerous or anything. So I
might end up having to get another surgery once they find out what the tissue
is. It's super lame..... but ya know. God puts us through trials only to bring
us higher. (On the bright side, I woke up from surgery and subconciously started
talking in spanish to the nurse!!! Soo sweet hahah)
So now for some fun stuff!! (sorry if the surgery stuff is
at all depressing)
Before I begin, I want to wish 1) Grandpa (the 4th), 2) Dad
(the 8th), and 3) Mom (yesterday) a happy happy birthday!!!!!! I hope they were
great. And I hope Grandpa enjoyed his letters from everyone :) Feliz cumpleanos,
todos personas.
So this past Monday, our district had a GREAT lesson at
night with Hno. Warburton. He shared with us some more of his missionary stories
- He served in Long Beach, California, spanish speaking. He was an INCREDIBLE
missionary!! I got me SO excited so leave. So pumped. He also challenged us to
make and complete one goal every day until we leave, and we will continue to
progress.
Then yesterday as I was studying Enos and his short account,
realized what a STUD he is! Like really, Enos? What a man. What a man. He showed
such faith and charity! He wanted his bretheren the Lamanites to be saved! And
he had such faith!! If I had more time, I would go deeper into why he is the
man. But really, if you're ever having trouble with your faith or prayers, look
no farther than Enos. He is a great example of faith.
Next, I think I found my life motto. It's a quote by David
O. McKay. I've shared it with Dad already, but I love it. "The Spirit compels us
to want to be great. We can't have The Spirit and be content with being
average." Isn't that crazy sweet?! I have decided I'm basing my life around that
quote right there. It's perfect.
Oh Mom! We got two new districts in our zone! And guess
what? Some of them are going to McAllen, Texas - spanish speaking!! I thought of
you :)
Speaking of you, Mother, it was so great to be able to call
you about the surgery :) I hope you weren't too freaked out when you picked up
the phone and heard my voice. Really though, it was wonderful to talk with you
:) Also, thank you for all the important info about insurance, new phone #, etc.
I will check out the deal with my 3rd suitcase, and no.... I don't need any more
treats :) You are so nice though, thank you.
Well I'm out of time for today, I'm sorry I couldn't write
much! I've got to go prepare for el templo! Things are real busy these days -
we're getting ready to leave!! Yay! Thank you all so much for your prayers! They
really do help me! I love you all so much and I pray for you all too, every
night :) Have a wonderful week!! Keep reading and praying! The church is
true!
- Elder Clarke
Oh P.S.... I got an email from Elder Farnsworth this week! What a guy. He's
doing great and we'll probly email eachother every week from here on out.
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