I Rode a Llama in Bogota!

 

Mom!! I've been having an awesome week in the MTC and I´m doing very well speaking Spanish in the MTC! Yeah I've been keeping my journal but I need to write more! I think I´ll have more time to write in it when I get to Ecuador. I miss Nicholas a lot. He´s my best friend and I want him to be prepared to become a missionary like me. I went to the temple again today and you´re right, it´s an extremely peaceful place! Tell the ward I love them so much and miss them! 

I can´t wait for that feeling to baptize someone in the Church. I´m going to start emailing you in Spanish in the next email because I don´t have alot of time right now, 
pero te quiero tanto y te doy las gracias por las experiencias que tuve con ti. Rezo por usted y la familia todos los días y no puedo esperar a recibir un correo electrónico. Ah, y una cosa, fui en un tour hoy al centro de Bogotá y es hermoso ¡Monté una llama y compré algunas cosas para Ava ! ¡Te amo, mamá!

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Hey everyone! This week has been so great and a lot has happened! Today I was able to go on a tour with my district and companion. I rode a llama, and saw the beautiful side of Bogota. I don´t have a lot of time but these pics I´m about to send will show you how much fun I've had here!! Love you all! 

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is such a great blessing in my life! Have a great week!

Striving To Fulfill My Purpose

Colombia MTC Group 2015

Called To Serve Him

MOM!!! 

I also loved the talk by President Monson!! I´ve been getting better and better in Spanish! I thought it would be more difficult than expected but I´m getting the gist of it. I have been studying so hard to know the language and especially reading it! And you´re right, reading the Book of Mormon and the scriptures in Spanish helps!! I can´t believe it´s been almost a month and close to being done in the MTC. 

I went to the temple today and the Spirit was so strong and I love doing endowments for others!! I Love Temples!! Two days ago, I gave my first blessing to someone! The Spirit was so strong, that my heart was about to explode!! It was an amazing experience! A lot of things have happened in the MTC and I've been striving to fulfill my purpose as a Missionary and preach the gospel in Spanish in Ecuador. I´m so stoked to go to Ecuador and serve the people there. 

I will promise you this, by the time I get back, I will be fluent and be more of a charitable person, who loves to help and is always selfless. I love the Gospel and the MTC gives me a better understanding of the purpose of it. 

 I love you so much Mom! I can´t wait to email you more next week! God bless you!

Elder Tellez

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Michael-

I really miss you. This week I asked mom to face time you or to call you and she said we couldn't. It made me really sad.  I want to go on the same mission as you because I miss you.

Do you get to play soccer today? 

I still haven't decided what I want to be for Halloween. I am thinking of being Flash or Cinderella. I'm excited to go trick or treating. Yesterday I got to go to Cornbelly's with Aunt Veronica and my cousins. 

I am so excited for a cool toy. I love toy's.    

I miss you so much but am happy you are serving a mission.I love you so much!

Have you seen any chickens in Colombia yet? 

I love you Michael!

AVA

Ava!! Sorry to hear that you were very upset when you wanted to facetime me: :(  Don´t worry! I will skype you and the family on Christmas! Two months! 

Glad to hear that you are having fun adventures with the family! You should be Flash for Halloween but I thought you wanted to be the Joker! I still haven't seen any chickens in Colombia. And yes you do love toys haha!! I got to play soccer and I was bad for a little bit but scored two goals! 

I love you Ava! Can´t wait to hear from you!

Elder Tellez

PS I´m riding on a llama on Tuesday! 

Focused & Ready to Serve & Study Hard!

Elder Tellez and Elder Weber attending the Bogota Colombia Temple again.

Elder Tellez with other "really tall" Elder's.

    General conference had me in tears. When Elder Holland spoke about how Moms are a very important part of the Plan of Salvation, I couldn't stop thinking of you! That talk was perfect for me to hear and in that it helped me further understand the importance of why Moms are the central figure of God's children! I'm thankful for all you've done for me and especially helping me become the person I am today! I was homesick for a little bit and now I'm focused and ready to serve and study hard!! I was able to proselyte with my companion last Friday and it was so much fun! The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only thing that can help us become humble, happy, awesome, caring, and devoted children of God! Spanish is getting easier but struggling a little bit when speaking it. My companion is awesome and his name is Elder Weber. He's my companion until I leave the MTC. He's serving in the Colombia Medellin Mission. I tried this fruit called granadilla and I love it!! It's got a weird texture but it tastes so good! My friend from Brighton is still here in the MTC and it's been cool to talk to him and help each other with the Gospel in Spanish. I wish you guys could come to Colombia to see what's it's like and the food is amazing. Hopefully it's the same in Ecuador haha! I love you so much and I look up to you! Also, I think of you and our family everyday and always pray for you guys! I love you Mom!!!!!

I hope you all are doing great! Have an awesome week!!

Elder Tellez

Elder Tellez with his companion Elder Weber (left), and the other companionship they're sharing their room with.

My Journey Has Begun

Bogotá Colombia Temple 

Mom,

My journey has begun. My life's purpose has always been to help people at all times and bring the gospel of Jesus Christ unto the children of God. My faith in Christ has always helped me understand the Book of Mormon and you helped me as well. Without you, I wouldn't be the person I am today. The Colombia MTC is a great place of peace and joy, along with guidance and help in preaching the gospel in spanish. The missionaries here are great disciples of Christ. They help me progress in the Doctrine of Christ and give me guidance as a missionary. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve the Church and Heavenly Father. Our family has been such a great foundation for me. You have always taught me the purpose of life and I'm thankful for your example. I know two years is a long time, but you are right, the people of Ecuador need me. Just like I needed you for 18 years to progress in the gospel, be baptized, have a true testimony of Joseph Smith and the Atonement of Jesus Christ. You have truly fulfilled your purpose by being such a phenomenal Mom who cares, loves, nourishes, and guides her children to succeed and endure to the end. I love you so much and I can't wait to share with you what comes my way as a missionary!!!!

Elder Tellez