Larkin, Nathan T

Today is a big day. Today I have officially been a missionary for 1 month. And wow did it go by super fast. It feels like just yesterday was when I was set apart. I have loved every minute of being a missionary so far. I feel so close to the spirit all the time and I am just constantly happy. I only have 23 months left and if they all go by this fast then it's going to go by super fast. There is nowhere else I'd rather be right now. I do really miss the food at home right now though haha. The food here is good, but it's nothing compared to the smoked tri tip my Dad makes though.     I've seen a massive jump in my Spanish this last week. Yesterday, we did another only Spanish day, and honestly it was pretty easy. There is a ton I don't know how to say but I was able to find other ways to say it most of the time. I've also completely abandoned my English scriptures and preach my gospel. I can understand everything my teachers say now and what they say in the devot...

Wow what a crazy, fun, exciting, crazy week! Mexico has been an absolute blast. It has been filled with many spiritual experiences. I have been able to feel Heavenly Fathers love for me constantly. If you are worried about me, just don't be because I would much rather be here than in the States right now. Sorry guys. I truly feel like México is my home now.      After about 14 hours of traveling last Tuesday we made it. We had like a 6 hour layover in Dallas. We had traveled with a group of about 10 missionaries. While we were in the airport we decided to all read the Book of mormon together. It was super loud in the airport , but as soon as we started reading, it got really quiet. And after we finished it was just as loud as normal again. It was a really cool experience. I made it through security just fine, despite not being able to understand a thing they were saying.     It was suuuuuper fun meeting my district in person finally. We have grown super close to...

Hello everyone! I'm just wrapping up my first week as a missionary. It has been absolutely wonderful! Being able to always be dedicated to Christ is an amazing feeling. My district is so fun. We're all so supportive of each other. I can't wait to meet them all in person. My companion Elder Robb is awesome! He is so dedicated and hardworking. He is a great example to me. The Spanish is coming along well, I think. I've made a lot of progress this week. I've learned how to pray, share my testimony, and just have a normal conversation in Spanish. I've improved a lot, but there is still a lot of work to be done! I feel tired like all the time haha. It has been a difficult transition going from a regular teenager sleep schedule to a missionary schedule. Honestly, I'm a little tired of sitting in my office all day and I can't wait to finally get to Mexico and learn in person. But, It's been a fantastic week overall! I love being a missionary already.     Mo...