First off, mission call news! Jake and Emily Simons got their calls :D Albania and Hungary! I am so excited for them. They are joining Zach and I in our region of the world, which is excellent. They are going to do so much good! Now being a missionary, hearing people's calls means so much more, I am so happy for them.
The Polski district heads out on Monday morning and we get to Poland Tuesday. We are... well honestly all over the place. We are excited but nervous, we talk to our teachers and calm down a little bit but then think of something else and become all stressed and scared again. It's just really overwhelming. It's always sad when you leave somewhere, I have always hated the "lasts" of everything, i.e. last volleyball game in gym, last Tuesday Night Devotional etc. It's been melancholy some days but overall I am happy.
I'm ready to go as well. Recently, I've felt like I am starting my mission over again and will basically have to start from scratch but this week has helped me overcome that. On Monday we skyped with some members in Poland and taught a lesson. It was scary and they corrected us A LOT, one of the Branch Presidents was pretty tough but it was all useful. It made it all more real. For me the worst is the unknown so I think once we get to Poland things will be better. Last weekend was really hard, I was feeling pretty down and sort of had a pity party for myself. I talked to Starszy Hubbard and we were able to get over ourselves. We are probably the most similar and it's nice having each other. I like it here where there are so many missionaries. Soon it will just be me and my companion and we might comprise the total church membership for that city. However, in other ways that will be easier. Again, pros and cons and time will tell.
Overall life is kind of crazy and honestly that's how I feel right now. Luckily, it's not about me but about the people of Poland and whenever I remember that I feel peace and happy. I really am excited to go and know that I have been well prepared during my time here. I have been able to learn so much about myself and my life as a missionary. I can definitely see all the blessings and realizations I am having. I know this work is inspired and I can't wait to really start! Write you all again once I get to Poland!
Love,
Starszy Kimball
p.s. Since I leave so soon I won't be getting any dearelders or anything that you send to the MTC. Also being my last P-day here and before I leave I am really busy so to everyone feeling neglected by me, I am sorry but I will write you back once I get to POLAND!
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