Perspective

The Phoenix Temple looks so flat to me.  I know you say that it is an hour away and you will probably not go to that temple.  But Mom, an hour is not far at all, it seems really close to me.  Right now I would give anything to be able to go to a temple that is an hour away.  I guess it is how you look at it.  We are so blessed to have 5 temples in Arizona right now.  And before we know it, it will be 6.  

This week was so great with the exchanges that we had.  I got to be with my best friend, Elder Christensen.  I am sad it is over.  It is amazing that we have known each other for almost 2 years now. [they got to New Zealand at the same time, and will leave together, Elder Christensen is from Spain, and could hardly speak any English when he arrived] This is a picture of us in Titahi Bay.  Lots of missionaries here draw on the sidewalk the plan of salvation, and teach people like that.  Here in the bay, there is not a good place to do that, so we decided to draw it on the beach. I forgot to get a picture of the whole thing when we were done, but it turned out really awesome.  We got to talk to heaps of people, and we had a great view while doing it.  I  just wish we could take our shoes off while doing it.  Anyway, it was a great exchange.  I love the beach now more than ever!

So.... General Conference!  We got to watch it this weekend.  Elder Christensen and I kept saying that General Conference is right up there with Christmas for us!  So true!!!!  I just love how conference always answers questions that I have.  I feel like it was all on the things that I have been studying in the scriptures!  I really love how Elder Bednars talk was totally devoted to our investigators.  This week, I am totally sharing his talk with at least 2 of our investigators.  I am going to let them know everything they missed.  I also loved the talk by President Eyring.  I have really have learned how God reveals things to us and to our leaders and anyone who needs revelation.  I have the responsibility to receive revelation for my district and my investigators and if I ask The Lord , then I will hear the words that they need to hear to grow.  And I loved Elder Callisters talk on moderation and reading a book.  I am so grateful, for books now and not for mindless TV watching that does nothing for us. 

This week I read "But I have commanded you to bring up your children in light and truth." D&C 93:40. I am so grateful for everything my parents have done for me. I remember one time, I was being a butt, an I made you cry and you said "Sorry for being a bad parent", I know that you and dad were not being bad parents,  but you just loved me enough to rebuke me (D&C 95:1-2).  I am so thankful for everything that you and dad have done for me.  You have raised me and Mary in the light.  I can't wait until we can all be in the temple together.  I love you so much!

About "Meet the Mormons"....  We haven't heard a thing about it.  We did read about it in the Ensign though.  I hope I can see it when I get back.  I haven't got my package yet.  The Zone Leaders told me that I would be moving next week so I hope that I get it after I move then I won't have to carry it to my new area.  We will see what happens at transfers.  

There is a quote that has been on our staircase since the day I moved in that says "Serve everyday as is if is your last". That just keeps getting more and more personal everyday.  

I love you all,

Elder Tuckett 

This is a "Lion King" rock that is here in the bay.

This is the Maori flag.... And me and Elder Christensen with our Maori faces!