September 5, 2021 - Home MTC

 여러분 안녕하세요! It's official! I am going to be in Korea next time you hear from me. I'm flying out of the SLC airport at 6 AM Thursday morning and will touch down 18 and a half hours later in Seoul! Admittedly that's including the flight to and layover in Dallas, but if you take into account the time difference of 15 hours in Korea, I won't be done travelling till 33 hours after I first take off the ground!


I have so many different thoughts about this. It feels so much more real now than it did even a week ago! Sure, I have been a missionary for two months now, but I've also been living with my family, eating food I am familiar with, going to church at my home ward, and more. Next week, that's all over, and that is scary. On top of that, I will be in a country where I can't understand anything and nobody can understand me, with unfamiliar food and unfamiliar people. However, in spite of all that, I am so excited! I knew how hard it was going to be when I submitted my papers, but I didn't decide to serve because it was going to be hard. There are people that need to meet me in Korea, and I am so excited to see how the Lord can use me to help them. There are plenty of unknown's, but I know that with the Lord's help even little old me can be up to the task.

I've had an opportunity to look back on the MTC this week. It is surreal that I am done with the MTC. I cannot express how grateful I am for my district. These are people I have only known for two months but I feel a lifetime connection to. I cannot think of a better group to prepare to serve with, and I'm excited to continue to learn and grow with them during the two weeks of quarantine waiting for us in Korea. However, while I may be seeing my district members again, this last class we had was the last opportunity I may get to see my teachers. I don't think I have done a good job of conveying this in these emails, but my teachers have been nothing short of astounding. Their diligence and love for this work radiated through the screen and pierced my heart. I know I will continue to look to the example they have set whether I am in the field or afterwards.

I realized I forgot to include my pictures last week, and now I have even more! Ironically, I am at Park City with my family at the moment, and all my pictures are on my computer at home! I assure you all my pictures will find their way into these updates, so be on the lookout for some visual documentation of some of the fun activities I've been able to participate in during the MTC. Next time you hear from me I'll be 6,000 miles away from here. Thank you all for your love, support, and examples. I love you all!

감사해요!
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Elder Wardle

P.S. I got to go the temple with at least a few Elders and the Sisters from my district this week!




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