I am so ready to get this trip over with! Last night was the best part of my trip thus far. I had a seat to myself, it was quiet, and I didn't sweat. I have to say that this trip was a good one because I had some really good missionary experiences. The one I wrote about in the begining of this trip was powerful. Then there was Emily, a 23 year old that has been on the wrong path. She recently found out that she needs a heart transplant. Her mom passed away a few years ago and her dad doesn't show love any other way but military style. She was in pain, having difficulty breathing at times, and had IV bruising on her arms from being in the hospital during her trip. If I were her father I would have gone to get her, not let her travel by bus! Even her boyfriend put her on a bus and sent her off! She is soft spoken and polite, I can see her getting walked on easily in life. I found out that she was baptized when she was 8 because her mom was a member but not really active. I could feel her mom's presence while we talked and so I told her that I knew her mom was watching over her. It was a powerful meeting this young girl and I had. I talked to her about the gospel and urged her to go back. I got her emai address and told her she now had another father in her life because I wanted her to keep in touch and I wanted to be able to help when I can. This has been a good trip, but a crazy one. The guy who got on the bus talking to himself was gettng worse at the bus station. He was walking back and forth getting more irritable by the minute until he stormed out of the station yeling profanities! The lady who was yelling at her infant daughter was picked up by her mother, who I hope is a better parent. The guy who claimed to be a Marine to glorify himself on the sacrifice of others had a small change of heart. I apologized to him after I blew up at him and told him I had no right to talk to him with disrespect. I explained what my problem with him was in a more respectful way and talked to him like a man. He admitted to not being in the Marine Corps and apologized in return. It didn't stop him from lying about other things but at least he stopped using the sacrifice of my Marine brothers and their families to impress people. Myron, the big guy who sat with me, ended up getting cramps in his legs from being cramped in so tight. He got off the bus in Denver at the same time Ian and his mom did. Ian was so cute! He was arm wrestling with me and playing guess how many fingers I have behind my back! He was excited to be in the same town as the Broncos! I am about an hour and an half away from seeing the woman I love! I feel like a young boy going on my first date! I love Adelle very much! I love the Lord even more! My life has changed in the last six months from misery to joy, from confusion to clearity! I thank my Father in Heaven for blessing me so much!

Tags: Blessings Sacrifice Love Missionary Work