Hello from Payette!
I received a phone call on Sat. Apr. 11, telling me that I
would be leaving the following Monday, today, to go to Payette, Idaho.
Adjusting our plans, E. Barker and I visited many people throughout that day
and the next. I was eager and excited to go on to the next place and new
adventures, but also felt the sadness of leaving those people whom I have grown
to love and appreciate.
I am extremely grateful for the seven months I was able to
be in Kuna. I learned so much there. I learned a lot about the Atonement of
Jesus Christ, the importance of the family and other principles that I will be
trying to apply and expand upon throughout the rest of my life. I would not
have been able to tell you before I went to Kuna that I would have learned as
much as I have or what I have.
I know that the Lord's timing is perfect. I know that the
Holy Spirit truly changes people's hearts. I know that my heart has been changed,
multiple times even. I am eager to continue to foster greater change within
myself and I know that I won't be able to do that without God.
I was thrust into a whirlwind of change. Payette is a
smaller town though still bigger than what I am used to being around back home.
I am no longer on a bike, but riding in a car. I have not just one companion,
but two, which doesn't happen frequently. I am looking forward to all the
learning opportunities I will have here.
A tender mercy of the Lord: Payette is the hometown of
Harmon Killebrew, who was a star player for my Minnesota Twins baseball
team.
I know that the Lord prepares us for the times ahead and
that the challenges we will face in the future will be overcome by the
preparation we undergo today.
I love you all and I hope that peace of mind and heart will
come to you this next week despite anything that may cause you to wonder
"Why?", "How?", or "What for?" I know that the
love of God is real.
Love,
Elder Adamek
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