Week 72: Manti, Olympians, and Transfers - June 25, 2019

Hey Friends and Family! As you might have guessed from the title of this email, a few things have happened/are coming soon. First things first, my mission got to go to Manti to see the final Manti pageant. It was really interesting to see this final performance, but at the same time it's obvious why they are retiring it. The dialogue is old and the information is a bit outdated, not to mention the amount of protesters around the place. We didn't get back till the next day at about 1 in the morning, but we got to sleep in so that's good. That evening, though, we had the opportunity to meet Noelle Pikus-Pace, an Olympian who is a member of the church. She won the silver metal in the Skeleton during the Sochi Olympics, and needless to say, it was pretty cool. I know it might not seem like that big of a deal, but I had a great time with that fireside, especially when her husband spoke to us.

Today is transfers, and I am happy to say that I didn't get a moving notice. I know, crazy to think that I'm happy that I'll be staying in Discovery, but I've honestly been having a great time there, and I know that it's because of Heavenly Father's blessings that I've been able to enjoy this experience. Anyways, I hope you all have a wonderful week and that you remember the blessings that you've been given!!

Till Then,

Elder Wright

PS: Pictures!

PS: Elder Wright also told us about helping patrons with The Chinese Experience with the iPads at the Discovery Center at the Family History library. Pretty cool!

Week 71: Block Party & Birthday - June 18, 2019

I'm forever thankful to my awesome cousin Rachel who delivered a birthday cake, ice cream, and candy to Elder Wright's mission office!

Hello friends and family! Okay, so on Saturday the FHL (Family History Library) hosted a block party that took place on the west side of Temple Square, so you know what that means, right? It means that I had to help out with all of that craziness! It wasn't that bad, actually, mainly because I got to help out with the scavenger hunt thing that we were doing. My companion and I were the ones responsible with watching the lockers that held the final post card for the hunts and help out with the patrons if they are having trouble with finding the combination. It was really exhausting because we were standing the entire time, but in all it was very enjoyable.

As for other things, yesterday was my birthday! I'm now 21 years old, and I'm so glad that I got to celebrate it, since I almost wasn't able to because I thought I would be working all day that day! I had a wonderful time playing games with other elders and having wonderful cake and ice cream that evening. Shout out to all my friends and family who helped with getting the gifts to me, by the way. Anyways, I had a wonderful time and I'm looking forward to the times to come. All the young elders here will be going to Manti on Saturday to do a session at the temple and to see the Manti pageant one last time before they stop doing it. I hope you remember all the wonderful blessing that God has given you! Have a fantastic week!

Till Then,

Elder Wright

The cars from the BYUtv show Relative Race at the FHL block party

PS: Also cool, Kraig and I got to talk to Elder Wright via video chat at the Rome airport for Father's Day. Technology is such a blessing!

Week 70: Sunday Discoveries - June 11, 2019

Elder Wright didn't send home any pictures, again! So I stole this screenshot. Notice the "Fore's Tax Service" pen. Our whole family enjoys using Papa Fore's business pens. I saw Elder Wright grab his pen to write something down while we were chatting and had to take a picture. He also told me that he did a service project at the Humanitarian Center last week, and had another amazing Book of Mormon Class with President Fenn. They studied Jesus Christ’s sermon at the temple in Third Nephi.

Hey everyone! Not much is different here (yet another point for the number of times I've written that). Everything is still the same as before, but I will say that it hasn't been rainy like it was a couple of weeks ago. One thing that is interesting that happened, though, was that I got to serve in the Discovery Center at the Family History Library on Sunday, because now that the FHL  is open on Sundays, that means someone has to staff it. It was surprisingly busy, with lot's of tourists coming in wondering what we do there. It was okay overall, but I would say that it would probably help if they were to get more people to be there to staff it. As for spiritual stuff, one thing that I learned from Come, Follow Me was about how exactly Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are one, and how we can be one with them. It's not that they are the same person, but rather that they are so in-tuned with one another that they work perfectly together, as if they were the same person. We can do this as well when we have unwavering love for our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and each other, and we can both receive blessing and help others receive them as well. Anyways, that's about it for this week. I would like to say that next Monday, June 17th, is my birthday, so I'll have to tell you about that, even though I'll be working at zone for the entire time. Remember to follow the spirit and have an amazing week!!

Till Then,

Elder Wright

Week 69: Adjusting to Discovery - June 4, 2019

I got this surprise text from Nick's Aunt Lana last Friday. She and Kraig's brother Kevin ran into Elder Wright at the Discovery Center!

Hello friends and family! I don't really have much to say since last time I emailed you all (probably because it's been less than a week since I last wrote), so this will email will most likely be brief. I'm currently doing better than I was last time, at least when it comes to being in Discovery. I'm learning how to do all the different parts of the zone and how to help patrons, and in all I'm getting more of a grasp of the things I'm supposed to do. Other than that, things are pretty much the same here. Hope you have a wonderful week and remember to keep the Spirit with you!!!

Till Then,

Elder Wright

PS: Me and my companion taking silly pictures in Discovery