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8-27-2012
Don't worry Mom; first hug is saved for you :)
I have today and tomorrow in Regensburg. An Elder in
our District is replacing me so that makes it pretty easy for transfers. We'll
meet up in Nürnberg Wednesday morning and I will go to Ansbach with Elder Light
(another Elder from my group) and we will have the day there. Thursday morning
we will head back to Nürnberg, take a train to Frankfurt and spend the day
there with President Schwartz at the temple and his place for dinner. We'll
have a testimony meeting at the stake center and then head to the hotel where
we will stay the night. Friday morning begins the long flight home. Boy am I
anxious. A good chunk of the Elders in my group fly to Atlanta first :/ Elder
Anderson is being picked up by his family. Four or Five elders from my group,
including Elder Walker, are extending so I won't see them this week :/ I could
be flying home alone. There is one other elder who extended last transfer and
is flying my same direction but I don't know him very well. I haven't heard
from the Utah bound elders or the one going to California. I could be with
them. We'll see.
Goodbyes were hard and yes I will still have contact
with people. I was able to use my leaving as an excuse to get our family to
church yesterday! It was an awesome last Sunday. Probably not the best motives
but it got them there.
As I was getting my haircut today I found an article
in a magazine about Mitt Romney. Apparently his goal is to make the rich
richer. The article was incredibly biased. Blah. At least none of these
socialists (that I love) can vote.
Concerning the packing situation. I’ve left out the
following so far to save on weight:
Wacky Alarm Clock
Blue KOA bags
Burned CDs
Shoe insert form things
A belt
Old ties
A shirt or so
All the other stuff I mentioned last week
Most things I can get on the lds store
I’m still a little over on weight so I might leave out
the following depending on the circumstances:
Winter Jacket (has served me well and honestly, I
won’t wear it at home)
More shirts
Slacks (kind of nasty and belt loops are worn off on
the back)
Old tracting shoes (I don’t want to but if it comes
down to it they will have to go)
I was wondering if you could email me as soon as you
get this. I’ll have the chance to check my email quick tomorrow at the church.
Let me know if there are certain things I shouldn’t leave behind. My
lederhosen, a couple games and other clothes seem to take the priority. I also
bought some Bier Krugs for Mom, dad, Chelsea, Heather and Robb… but that only
takes up 7 pounds. If you don’t want a bier krug (who wouldn’t) please let me
know and I’ll leave your piece of Germany behind as a part of the apartment
here in Regensburg. As you can tell, weight is the issue. I even have a
carryon! Where does all the weight come from? I even had to leave some of my JW
material out. Either way, you should shoot me an email telling me what I should
absolutely not leave behind. I know you've left it to me to decide... but I
don't want any sore feelings to be associated with my arrival home.
I don't really know what to say other than... I'll see
you on Friday! Weird. Love you all! Tschüss!
Elder Evan
Dad’s reply 8/27:
Evan
If it were me, I would leave all of your old
missionary clothes behind except what you wear on your back on the trip home.
(You will need something to wear this coming Sunday.) The bier krugs are
more important than old worn out slacks or shirts or coats!
I'll wake up your mom and have her put in her two
cents,
Dad
Mom’s reply 8/27/12
Hey Bud -
There is no possible way there would be any
sore feelings associated with your coming home!! You could leave everything behind and I would
still be extremely happy to see you! - And no sore feelings. Everything and
anything is replaceable - YOU'RE NOT!
That being said - make up your own dang mind, just get your butt
home!! Wait - you have to bring the
lederhosen and the games! I really want
to see those!! And I'm sure everyone
will want their bier krugs. What? No
bier krugs for all the kids? JK – just
thought it was funny, since you bought so many bier krugs!! Well, I hope that
is clear enough. I can't wait to give you a big hug. I may never let go.
It sounds like there are a lot of varied plans
among the elders in your group. Lucky Elder Anderson! I'll bet he's pumped to have his family
coming to pick him up. Hopefully, you'll see many of these guys again at BYU.
Isn't it great that your German family thought
enough of you to attend church on your last Sunday there! Have a great week! See you real soon! Love you!!
Mom
BTW - Love the picture! Who's idea was that? Very clever!
It sings of something Elder Evan Peterson would come up with! Your dad is always telling me that you could
do Geiko commercials! See you Friday!
The only thing that would be better than
seeing you on Friday, would be seeing you earlier on Friday!!
Love ya,
Mom
