Elder Eck: The Neuquen, Argentina Ecksperience: Last Goodbyes

Monday, September 23, 2013

Last Goodbyes

Of course I have to show some pictures of our goodbyes from home, but before I get to that, I will mention that Nathan was fortunate enough to have his dream girl from Canada come down to see him before he left. Ashley is a great girl that he met at BYU Provo Especially for Youth a couple of years ago. Luckily for the two of them, Ashley's parents have been shopping the Arizona housing market for a second house for some time now (before they ever met). Her dad was planning another brief stint here to look for a house and Ashley begged to tag along. We had Ashley and her dad over for dinner a time or two and really enjoyed their company. Art and Russ hit it off well and stayed up late talking investing while I fell asleep on the couch (both nights he was here). Ashley even taught us girls how to spiral curl our hair when we admired hers so much. For their dating adventures they floated down the Salt River on tubes with Ashley's dad and had a Nathan-made desert drive-in out in the middle of nowhere. Nathan was on cloud nine.

Salt River tubing....yes, Nathan looks like hick-city.

Kami and Ashley after Kami got her hair curled in our demonstration.

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Elder Eck QUOTES

"I´m humbling myself and learning what the Lord wants of me more and more, rather than the things I think are cool. And really, coming to terms with God´s plans for us helps us realize how much cooler His are; it´s just hard to let ours go I guess."

"God definitely helps those who put their shoulder to the wheel, but I better keep that prayer in my heart to get it from him."

"I've learned that it's constant searching for flaws and improving on them that is where we fight the good fight."

"...the lack of comprehension [by the people] doesn´t mean you should stop shining; those in the dark need us, the light, to be there when they look."

"Working hard and just so you all know this is the Lord´s marvelous work and wonder. You guys are part of it too but I´m enjoying being at the spreading part of His work. It´s amazing the impact of the gospel on people, and how much it really magnifies our efforts. The Lord really tells me where to work when I need it."

"Oh, and no Mom, doing pretty good, kind of pooped my pants one time, but I was already in the bano, so it wasn´t so bad."

A little too often we think of the gospel as our duty, the duty part of our lives that we need to fulfil, the other parts of our lives as the rest and relaxation that we take joy in that helps us have the energy to complete the gospel part. I don´t know where that thinking comes from but I´ve definitely felt it. Even if not openly, just in my actions I show that I feel that way.But luckily Nephi gave us an awesome example. Proving the coming of Christ really is an awesome joy, it´s where I´ve found lately my joy and motivation, And to my "bluesy" mom, delight!

I was thinking a lot today how each and every one of these new people in my life have just had the beginnings of miracles happen in their lie when they start talking to us, I really want to be a reliable enough servant for God to be able to use me to that end.

Seeking to refine my spiritual tuner.

I´m humbling myself and learning what the Lord wants of me more and more, rather than the things I think are cool, and really, coming to terms with God´s plans for us helps us realize how much cooler his are, it´s just hard to let ours go I guess.

Nathan's Mission Addresses:

The Pouch System uses a regular stamp, but can only be one page...trifolded and then taped at the top (no pictures, etc.). You can also use a postcard with this method:

Elder Nathan Alton Eck
Argentina Neuquen Mission
POB 30150
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0150
USA

To Mail a Package or
a "Normal" Letter-
Elder Nathan Alton Eck
Argentina Neuquen Mission
Casilla de Correo 321
8300 Neuquen
Neuquen, Argentina