Missionary Moments from Elder Seth Hilton: March 2014

This week I talked to pres and he explained a lot of stuff to me about the extension. He told me that it is by revelation that the mission is only 2 years. He said that the Brethren have said that when 2 years are up, the mission has fulfilled his obligation and purpose as a missionary. After that, he explained to me that after my mission will be studying, finding the future Mrs. Hilton, and providing for my family and serving in my ward. He also explained to me that it is almost impossible that I could get an extension because the Brethren don't really approve it very often, almost never. So, with that being said, I am going to go home on my normal going home date.

My flight date is June 12th, and Elder Lundquist will be calling you soon to give you all the details. It would be cool to have you come down here and pick me up, however, the flight prices are outrageous from what you showed me last time. I honestly, would be happy with ending everything normal as well. Then, afterwards we could come back and visit. That's what I would like to do most. Just finish normal and come back to visit with you and dad and Levi if he still hasn't left on his mission and everybody else that would like to. I wouldn't worry about coming down and picking me up. It'll cost a lot and I'll be very happy with a traditional homecoming.

Anyways, with that being said, let's get to the investigators. We have Claudia, who is doing great. She has now read 310 pages in the Book of Mormon and is going to get baptized on March 7th. What a great birthday present! She is awesome and I love to go talk with her and see how she is doing because she is just progressing so much. I love it. We're working with some more people that seem pretty positive. We've got Gabriel, he is 18 and is a recent convert's friend. He is listening and his friend is making sure that he progresses. We also found a 25 year old man named Julio about a week and a half ago. He is willing to get baptized and we hope that he goes to church tomorrow. He is really cool. We found him on the only day that he got off work early. He saw it not so much as a coincidence, but as something that was meant to be. Kenia isn't doing too hot anymore because she just doesn't really want to go to church. We are going to talk with her again tonight and see what's up. I am loving the mission. It's always hard, but very worthwhile.

Love,

Elder Hilton

Elder Tejero and Elder Hilton, being nerds (tape on noses?)

The chapel that Claudia was baptized in.

Sister Lopez, Sister McGill, Claudia's Baptism day, with Elder Hilton and Elder Tejero

Sister McGill ( Bountiful, UT) , Claudia Alvarado, Elder Hilton

Sister Lopez (Guatemala), Claudia Alvarado, Elder Tejero (Mexico)

This photo, when we asked Seth what it was, he said it was and infection in his elbow. We also asked how long he had this infection,and he said about a year. He said he was given medicine to clear it up. It went away for a while, then returned. He said that the mission nurse gave him some stronger medicine,and that it was clearing up. When Seth returned, I ask him about this infection, and come to find out, this photo was not even Seth's infection. This was elder Tejero's photo. Seth's infection was a rash on his arm. So, we worried for no reason over this infection. Ba humbug.