MISSIONARY ADVICE FROM THE FAMILY!

 Here is the advice that everyone gave Eli at his setting apart: 

RJ:
Find ways to serve everyone around you be it your companion or whatever wards you are in. That’s where you will find true joy.

Cade:
It took me a year to learn Portuguese and get good so if you are struggling with the language so if you are struggling, just keep going cause eventually you will get it

Lucas:
to shy to give advice

Conner:
Just be a good person

Kyla:
(I couldn’t hear her on the recording)

Jennifer:
I spoke with some of your previous teachers and one of the things that stuck out was you are such a hard worker so continue to be that hard worker and  when its really hard just keep at it and that was one of the things your teacher had said was just not to give up

Kate:
Have a good time on your mission

Alyza:
Be respectful to everybody

Caryn:
Don’t stay up to late so you have that energy

Riley:
Just remember there is a reason that everything happens

Hudson:
Forget all your problems here for 2 years and just focus on serving others

Jacob:
I want to talk a little bit about the MTC and you’re going to need to fill up your spiritual canteen cause sometimes when you get out there in the field its hard to feel that spirit with the new cultural, language, and just remember that you packed all those spiritual moments at the MTC

Masen:
Pray a lot

Tyson:
Just remember why you chose to serve a mission

Nash:
Just stay focused. Don’t be talking to no ladies.

Peter:
Just make an effort (I couldn’t understand the rest)

Grandma Jensen:
Pray always and pray for the families that you’re teaching that their hearts will be softened and they will be able to receive your message and council

Grandpa Jensen:
The softness of your heart will be something that the people will remember you for a lifetime so pray that you can have that soft heart and touch the hearts of those that need to hear it

Grandma Rodgers:
Remember your manners

Grandpa Rodgers:
(couldn't understand him on the recording)

Ashley:
I remember someone telling me on my mission that it was like a magnifying glass on your life and you start seeing flaws that you didn’t even know existed and I felt like that was really applicable to me so my advice would be to remember that the atonement works for you just as much as it works for all the other people that youre teaching

Blake:
The Lord has an eternal perspective and though you have your own free will if you’ll let him take charge it will be to your benefit. He is in control so let him take care of you

Nathan:
Be consistent. Do that daily grind stuff. The days can feel long but the weeks go by quick so be consistent and do that daily grind and completing your daily goals and you will be successful but it doesn’t have to be all just grind stuff where you are killing yourself like you can have fun too

Jenn:
I imagine you’re going to have lots of opportunities but to enjoy kicking that soccer ball around with little kids

Brylee:
to shy to give an answer

Millie:
Build a strong testimony

Clarke:
Trust in the Lord because he has a reason for everything

Bryant:
Mine is consistent with Ashley’s, just say “I’m sorry” there’s going to be hard moments with your companion and ways you’re going to feel inadequate, and you can ask for forgiveness and repent regularly and you’ll find your strength you didn’t know you have

Bishop Lemieux:
Have fun but be obedient. Blessings come from obedience

Tyler:
Remember to work out and keep your muscles

Hunter:
It’s ok to feel inadequate

Emma:
For better or for worse, this is only 2 years so enjoy it while you can, but if it’s hard its only for 2 years and you can do it

Dad:
1.Follow the mission rules. I know we talked about it but it’s very important that you follow the mission rules. 2. Jesus Christ will be your best friend. Mom can’t always be there, I can’t always be there, Bishop can’t always be there, your friends can’t always be there, but Jesus Christ will always be there so get to know him.

Mom:
I was just going to say just keep being you because people love you for who you are so keep being that person that everyone loves here in Peru and just like in baseball when you wanted to quit and got frustrated, don’t quit down there, I know we’ve talked about it. And, remember I love you.