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Sent May 25:

Well, my group is officially the oldest in the mission! Thats weird! Sent my phiis from the MTC to the airport yesterday... that was fun. I was so dead tired.. but it was cool to see them off.

So i am now looking at my last calendar month left on my mission.. feels weird, but exciting; crazy, but good; nerve-wracking, but fulfilling. Gonna go out with a bang! Our schedule is going to be JAM PACKED til the day i pass out on that plane. Theres no time to be trunky even if i was going to accept it... so much to do, so little time.

For example, we need to find peope who are ready for the gospel! We are trying our best to work with Brother @ but MAN... Satan is such a thorn in my... EAR! Man... something happened that he wont tell us about.. ever since sunday he hasnt been willing to meet and is just coming up with all sorts of different excuses. Its way sad and we know there is a deeper concern that he just wont tell us about. We think it must have been his family.. he brought is niece, Ice, to the church and i bet she went home and talked with her parents, which probably angered them that he was learning about christianity and THEN trying to get their daughter to go too. We are trying are best.. praying a lot. I dont do many things well, but i can certainly pray a lot.

Jiab is doing better.. shes starting to recognize the feelings of the Holy Ghost and is really starting to trust us and share experiences with us. She knows that its true.. period. Just accepting it takes time and being confident in herself and the answer shes received is difficult. She doesnt want to be baptized simply because we want her to.. which is a good sign. But shes showing signs of repentance and faith.. love for others, service, and shes happy. She asked about the other investigator, Rabbit, too. Thats a good sign of charity. We have high confidence that she will be baptized.. she cant really escape it now!

The rest of the week was.. TRANSFERS! Mine, my groups, and most importantly, President and Sister Smith's last one. It was really exciting and mainly because secrets were kept this time. I took video of it so you can see what the best mission in the world looks like in 4 weeks. Kidding..but really. The sister missionaries sang a song for Sister Smith.. that was touching. President Smith gave a very powerful closing testimony if you will.. short and simple: Hes an amazing man. Hes been an incredible example of dedicated service his whole life. He has served 6 missions too... crazy. I love him. His wife, Sister Smith is probably the perfect example of Charity towards all men.. i am convinced that she has a gift unlike any person ive met.. she loves everyone, instantly. Holds no grudges. Period.

I love you all. I am beginning my last transfer (shortened) and it feels great. The work is true. The Gospel is of Jesus Christ himself. And i only have one question (yes, in that accent.. you know the one): Are you happy now? Are you satisfied? Ponder that one for a few weeks and we'll talk more.

Peace and Love

Elder Gudmundsen

PS: Tam and Nog finished the Book of Mormon this week.