Family and friends back at the homestead, how
goes it? I genuinely hope you all enjoyed your weeks and all the snow
that is DUMPING in the ol´ Utah. I had another AWESOME week here in
Matagalpa.. BUT of course, the week of changes hit and our district had a
pretty big mix up! I'll explain all of that at the end of the letter!
Shoutout to all of you who believed that there was a war in Managua..
<3 Also, shoutout to the those little twin boys, hittin' the big 10
months! MISS YOU!
Again,
we had ANOTHER BAPTISM! Karen, decided to take the steps closer to the
Savior through the waters of baptism, even though her ENTIRELY family
was against it. (Mom still signed the permission, of course.) After her
service, she shared such a powerful little testimony with us on how she
wanted to be a missionary because the 2 little angels in white shirts
changed her life. That was a tender little moment for ol' Elder
Campbell.
I didn't have any monkey experiences again this week, please forgive me.
We
went up to Estelí and had a little multi zone conference with all the
Elders and Sisters. Hermana Poncio wrecked us again with another clean
your house machete.
NOW!
THE NEWS! Matagalpa is finally becoming a stake this upcoming Sunday
and Elder Kevin R. Duncan is coming to preside. BUT.. I will not have
the honor of witnessing it because on Saturday night, President Poncio
called me and told me I was being moved out to Ocotal. I just got here a
few hours ago and my companion is named Elder Carter from the beloved
Ogden, UT! He's thee sickest dude and we are going to work our guts out
to help raise this zone back up to the top! President Poncio called me
and said, ´´Elder Campbell, the Lord has assigned you to be the next
Zone Leader in Ocotal. I expect nothing but the best from you and
perfect obedience in this calling.´´ I started speaking English to him
because I was so baffled. I am truly humbled by this opportunity to
serve my fellow missionaries and help the cause for A TEMPLE in
NICARAGUA.
Elder Rush is moving out to PUERTO CABEZAS as a ZL. Love you man, take it easy!
I
read a little talk by Elder Holland that talked about us never being
alone in this work and this world, that the Lord will always send his
angles to ´´bear us up´´ (D&C 84:88). It really hit home for me,
knowing that even in our darkest despairs and saddest moments, the Lord
always promises heavenly comfort and guidance. He ALWAYS promise a way
through it.
I
cannot even begin to explain how much I am having out here. I love this
work with all my heart and I am beyond excited for the remaining 18
months (officially starting the Sis. Mission). Keep reading those
scriptures and doing good in the world. I love you all!
Elder Campbell
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| Elder Campbell and Elder Rush |
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| Saying goodbye to Elder Rush |
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