Week Eleven: Update

Hello!

Thanks for stopping by. Here is what Elder Myler has to say for this week!

To Mom:

Hi Mom!

it good to hear that torrin is gonna be home soon, try not to think about me too much i will be home very soon, time here is flying by and i am close to completing three months in the mission so it wont be that long. I am so proud the Xmas party went well, i was also excited to see my plaque it is weird seeing that picture of me becasue i look very young. I actually havent received either package yet do. It is possible the package have been lost. I dont know much about mail here so be careful when you send packages. I hope Marcus is doing good, hopefully he enjoys being back in theatre and finds some new friends. I still dont know what the plan is for Xmas, so for now just keep your schedule fairly open from the 24 to the 26 i will be sure to do everything i can to let you guys know when i will be calling so you can be ready. I miss you a lot and look forward to seeing and hearing you

Con Amor Elder Myler

To Dad:

thanks for sending the picture dad, it is funny i look so young in that picture, i dont have more photos to send but i will try and get some new ones to send soon. thanks for sending that message from president Monson, you would be surprised how lost i feel sometimes. Missonary work defidently isnt the easiest thing i have done and it all feels a bit overwhelming at times. but i know this is where i am suppose to be and that tough times in life help make us stronger and make the good times even better, i love you dad and thank you for all the support, i feel like i am home just a little bit when i get to read your emails every week. Its not too long till Xmas so i will be working hard and looking forward to talking to you, mom, and marcus (Jetter too)

Con amor Elder Myler

To Chelsey:

haha dont worry about the short email Chelsey! I am very busy too and probably couldnt write much at the end day here, I dont have any new photos this week ( sorry) but will try get more soon, the seasons here are a little different so we are going into the warm season, it has been pretty hot, it still hasnt rained but that is ok with me, they say the streets can get flooded if it rains too much. being in the Chrismas season means i am thinking about you and everyone else in the family, but i am thinking about Jesus too and his life here on earth. I need his help here in ecuador more than i ever did back at home so it makes me happy to know how much love he has for me and that he has felt what i have felt and that if he can do so much for us all. i can do a little for him here and help others accept his gosple. I am so thankful for this chance to be and i am so thankful for you support.

Con amor Elder Myler

That is all for this week! Thanks! 

With love, 
Chelsey  
 


 

Week Ten: Update with Pictures

Hello Everyone!

Another week has gone by and we pleased to hear from Elder Myler. I know my family is getting pretty anxious to talk to him on Christmas!

To Mom:

Hi mom! i hope thanksgiving was a good one i had a pretty good thanksgiving too, i actually got to eat a thanksgiving dinner with some member in our ward here. it was super great adn i got to tell them how thankful i am for my family, it has been another great moment on my mission and has helped me to better understand why holidays are actually so important.  before the mission i got  caught up in all the traditions of holidays and never thought much about the opportunity i had to be with my family, the mission has taught me so many things about life and what is actually important to me. all of this is going to help me prepare for christmas and the next year. I will be thinking about  you a lot this holiday season and i take comfort in knowing this is only one of two holiday season i will be away from home. i am trying to save up some stories for xmas so be sure to  have some as well. I love you mom and miss you every day but  this desire to be home beome a desire to work hard when i think about all the things God has done for me, so when you think about me this holiday season think about Christ too and what he and God do for you every day. Give jetter another couple of pats on the back for me and tell everyone i say hi

Con amor Elder Myler

To Dad:

Hey dad! its good to hear about thanksgiving i actually had a thanksgiving dinner too! it wasnt quite the same but it was still very good.   i have been working vary hard and actually had another two baptisms which is very exciting. Elder Rojas and i dont have any investigators with baptism dates now but we will keep up our good work. i am very excited to be going into the holiday season, and i cant wait to talk with you, mom, and marcus

Con amor Elder Myler

To G-Ma (Darlene Wallace):

Hi Gma! i am sorry i couldnt send this on your Birth day......but Happy birthday! thanksgiving always reminds me of you and how hard you work on the amazing dinner we eat every year. i miss not being home to eat with you and every one else but i dont mind because it is only one of two thanksgivings i will miss. I am so thankful you have been a major part of my life and helped me during my short 20 years on this earth i know you have been with me the whole time and are with me know. Missing my family is one of the biggest challenges i have on the mission and this includes you! when i feel down i know i can turn to the Lord for help and he has given me many thing to help me with my homesickness. keep up your faith in Christ and keep him in your heart during the Christmas season!  I hope you will be around for my telephone call on Chrismas. 

Con Amor your grandson Elder Myler

To Chelsey:

Hey chelsey! you are right people dont celabrate Thanksgiving in ecuador. But one of the members in our ward lived in Utah for several years and had a thanksgiving dinner at his house, he invited the missonaries over so i actually did get to have thanksgiving dinner. it wasnt quite the same but it was very nice for me. Everyone shared what they were thankful for before we ate and i said that i was thankful for my family and the chance to serve a mission. it was a very good day. i also had another two baptisms this week! I actually got to do the baptisms this time so it was ve ry excting. so i have some more pictures to share. i am excited for the christmas season as well. a lot of people allready have their lights up and everyone has their trees ready so i am looking forward to talking to mom and dad ( and maybe you as well, i dont know what my xmas day will be like but i will be sure to  keep you updated to my plans) i liked what you said about thinking about Christ during the holiday season,  i think this will be a christmas season i will never for get because i have been given a great gift, and  that gift is the opportunity to be closer to Christ than i have ever been before. I love  you chelsey and your email always help me feel the spirity and have a desire to work harder

Con mucho amor Elder Myler

the first two photos were from the little party we had with the boy we baptised ( his name was Juan Carranza)

the next two photos are from the party as well ( the photo number are different on my camera and the computer when i upload them so i think i sent the wrong photos

these two photos here are from the baptism service of Mirka and Karina

these two photos here are from the baptism service of Mirka and Karina

the first two photos were from the little party we had with the boy we baptised ( his name was Juan Carranza)

the next two photos are from the party as well ( the photo number are different on my camera and the computer when i upload them so i think i sent the wrong photos

 
 We love receiving pictures from Elder Myler! Looks like he is having a good time. We are so proud of him. He is bringing the knowledge we have of Jesus Christ to those who are willing to listen. This is truly a wonderful thing. I testify that Christ lives and loves each of us. I also know that Heavenly Father lives and is very aware of our individual situations. We are His children and He loves us. Keep up the good work Elder Myler. 

Thanks for reading. 

With love,
Chelsey