June 27, 2024: Livin' on a Prayer

 Were half way there


I hit my halfway/year mark on Wednesday! One year ago I entered the MTC, and started the process of living my life for something greater. The process is still going, and will for a long time but we've come a long way.

I don't have much time (I say that every week) but I'll try to get something down.

On Friday I saw my family! It was wonderful. I wasn't sure how I was going to come out of it and react emotionally, but to my surprise it was totally fine! It was weirdly normal, like I'd just said hi to them yesterday or something. Nonetheless amazing to see them again though :)

We also had a great exchange with our ZLs, who helped me a lot with a bunch figuring out my current challenges and accomplishing my goals. I also met this member named troy from tennissee and he was such a funny dude. He made us tacos!

We've been able to find some cool people recently! These two german speaking Arabic dudes came to the institute (young adults gospel class) today and they have a true desire to learn and its great to see. 

Our mission finally split! We did a mission wide fast for one day, so we went without food and water. It was a really cool experience, fasting with so many people for such great a cause. We are expecting miracles :) 

That's the gist this week! We are seeing miracles and amazing things are happening. Don't stop praying for them!

Gotta go!

Elder Tage Rex

Sorry mom I took no pictures :( maybe you can attach a couple :)





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