May 2 2016

So I'm staying here in CBud. Elder Pickett and is going to be serving in the Office in Prague. It was actually quite interesting. I was sitting in the shower one day before we recieved transfer calls, and I was thinking about what would be happening, and while I was thinking, I began to pray, that I would be able to know the condition of my District for next transfer... while I was praying, I had a thought come to me, "Elder Marccuci is coming to CBud, and Sister Demann is leaving, and Sister Manners is staying here in CBud too, and she's going to be training a Greenie." After I recieved the thought, I kept it, and I didn't think much of it... Transfer Calls came on Saturday night, and Elder Pickett received his, and then He handed the phone to me. I said, "hello!" and heard President McConkie, "hello Elder Dean! You ready for Transfer calls?!" "Yeah I'm ready" I said. then President McConkie said, "okay, Elder Dean, you're staying in Cbud, and your next companion in going to be Elder Marccuci." I then realized what was happening, and then I said, "I totally knew it! And Sister Manners in Training!" to which President replied, "Haha you Got it!" I think I was able to recieve this type of revelation because I'm the District Leader... interesting. anyway, here's my letter to President McConkie. ..................................................................................... Dear President, I'm so happy that I am here in České Budějovice with Elder Marcucci, and I feel like it was such a tender mercy that Heavenly Father revealed to me before Transfer Calls who I would be serving with, and the state of my District. I don't feel like I used that Revelation appropriately, seeing as I simply have told a lot of people about it, and I hope I'll be forgiven of that quickly. My Father in Heaven is so merciful to me, and I am so grateful that I am just here, serving my mission. Elder Marcucci just told me today on the Train, "Elder Dean, you're almost half way done with your mission, can you believe that?" I cannot believe how much my heart aches to hear that. I suddenly found myself asking, "Have I done Anything to help this mission? Am I doing what I've been sent here to do? I am already about 1/2 of the way through my mission and I have not helped ANYONE come closer to christ... at least, none of our Investigators. Some have been Dropped, some have stayed pretty much the same. Others have been found, but then dropped. President, I know that It shouldn't matter what happens on my mission, if I help people or not, because if I at least TRY to do the right thing, and live correctly, everything will work out in the end. I'm excited to be begining this new transfer with Elder Marccuci, The members here are all excited to see him, they all remember his Uncle serving here, and they all want to meet Elder Marccuci. Elder Marccuci is making a difference here in CBud, and he's not even met the members yet. This Gospel it True, and I cannot deny that. I am so honored to be serving with you Presidnet, you are such a strong and powerful priesthood holder! You have become a 2nd Father to me, and no doubt to all of the other missionaries who have ever served in this mission. That's a lot of missionaries. There have been a myriad of missionaries who have helped the Church here to get to this point. Speaking about the upcoming Conference, you told us, "Good Job." but in so many ways, I know you were also thanking all of those missionaries who have served in this mission. I have no right to come to you and whine about how I feel, because we're all bound to succeed some day, those of us who strive to succeed. I know that you are so loved by so many people, and I know that your Father in Heaven loves you and your Family. I wish I could do more for this mission, and I wish I could do more for you, and I always wish I could do more for the Lord. Sincerely, Elder Dean ...................................................................................