Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Derek's last letter from the field...

Dear Bodacious, Spectacular and like no other Family:

You are reading my last letter I'll send you from the mission. I'm bittersweet about coming home. I've enjoyed so much of this mission experience. I hope I will be able to express it by who I am.

The Hills will be baptized on the 26th (Saturday) and they are ready for it. They love family night and have applied it very successfully. The spirit in their home was so apparent. We could feel it as we walked into their apartment. They have been really awesome to work with.

I've been shedding a tear here and there the last coupe of days for the people of Washington just like the Hills. I want them all to come unto the knowledge of Jesus Christ. I have no idea what it would be like if I didn't come on the mission. However, I'm grateful I gave up these two years to experience the true joy of following the Savior's example.

Devan, I hope I can teach everything I know so you can be a better missionary than I am. I hope you'll be accepting of what I want to share with you. I hope everyone will still benefit from the service that was rendered. I want you to all meet everyone out here. Side note as well, I've been giving it my bestest out here.

Love you all so much.
I can't wait to see you all again.
Edlere Derek Davidson


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