May 2, 2011

In my last pension in Javiera Carrera, we made a family shelf on the second to last day. It was fun to have it. It made it feel a lot more like home.
May 2, 2011
Thilo and Marlene have to wait about 6 months before they can be married. Yea, we are going to skype you from a house in the ward (for Mother’s Day).

(Jayce) 1:21-Thank you so much for still praying for me. That really means a lot to me and you'll know what I mean here soon. You are doing awesome it sounds like with volleyball. Enjoy it brother. This morning, I realized how much I took for granted my strong and healthy body…Being a missionary is really great Jayce. I’m seeing the Gospel as more and more awesome all the time. I love the subject of "becoming", and that is exactly what the Gospel does to a person. Helps them become, but not just become someone better....but to become like our Heavenly Father. I feel His love more and more for me and for all people. It is so sad to see in the streets religious people just yelling about Jesus, almost causing a fear of God. It feels so dark just to walk by them…There is no way possible Jayce to learn at home or anywhere else what you are going to learn on your mission. It is the "university for life" as President Laycock calls it. I’m really excited to talk to you. I’m kind of nervous to see you all though. … The time is going to go by so quick, especially for me. Love you Elder Tilley. Thank you for everything.