Sunday, May 12, 2013

Bloom Where You Are Planted!

Beautiful Mother's Day Flowers!  Thank You Elder Hackleman, for your service last fall that brings me flowers today.  It is the parable of the seed at work. 

Mother's Day Flowers

Elder Hacklerman, and his little brother Grant planted bulbs in the fall.  Now on Mother's Day, while Elder Hackleman is in the MTC, his flowers are blooming.  I can't think of a better Mother's Day gift!

Missionary Mom

Missionary Mom
Can't wait till they get called!
Can't stand to let them go!
Can't stop talking about them!
Can't stop worrying about them!
Can't wait till they get home!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

God is Preparing People to Receive Your Testimony

God is Preparing People to Receive
Your Testimony
Of Restored Truth, He Requires
Your
Faith
And Then Your
Action
To Share Fearlessly What Has
Become So Precious To You And
Those You Love.
Henry B. Eyring

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Is Elder Hackleman posing as Tim Teebow or Enos?


Life is to Be Enjoyed!

Life is to be
Enjoyed
Not Just Endured
Gordon B Hinckley


Elder Hackleman's Letter 5/6/13


5/06/13

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To: Amy Hackleman

Hey momma!!!!! I LOVED the package you sent me! Thank you so much! I love getting the dear elders from you too catching me up on everything. My week has been great! The spanish is getting there. I told dad about the phone call status. I can't call on mothers day in the MTC but I will be able to call you if/when I get re-assigned. Otherwise I'll call ya in the airport on the way out but I'll definitely let you know what my status is when I know. I got the cutest package from the laws this week! I need to write them back but let them know how much I loved the cookies and pictures. I love you mommy!!!! I hope the lessons with that investigator are going well. Seriously, read Preach my Gospel as much as you can. It is so amazing and is built entirely for investigators. I am glad ya'll had a good time with pappa and aunt sherlene! I bet the brothers are excited to get out of school! tell them how much I love them. We had a sweet devotional last night given by a former philadelphia eagle tight end!!!!! It was so awesome! He played for BYU then went to play for Andy Reid. He served his mission in Taiwan. His name is Bret Lewis. Check him out sometime! I love you so much and pray for you every day!

*Till We Meet Again*

Elder Hackleman

Missionary Letter


On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Tim Hackleman  wrote:

Dear Elder Punkin Sonshine,

I hope you don't mind me starting my letters that way every time! I know you must be getting tons of emails (especially from your mommy). I just want mine to stand out!! Grandpa Chuck never stopped calling your dad "mouse". I suspect you will hear me call you Punkin Sonshine for a very long time!

So I decided to help you and your comp with some conversational Spanish. I'm going to try to put a little extra lesson in every email.

Today's lesson is on Tracting:

Repeat after me...

Este perro calvo, rabioso está en mi pierna. ¿Cómo bajo de él?

In english it means:  This bald, rabid dog is on my leg. How do I get it off?

Stay tuned for the next lesson!

Ámele hijo,

Papa


Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:05:29

Dear Dad,

Surprise!!! They changed the MTC schedule because BYU's semester is over so all the mtc teachers are getting switched around. Because of that my P day is now on monday! Dad, Su espanol es muy bien. Haha I showed my companion and he go a kick out of that. We went to the temple today which was awesome. I get to welcome the new district coming in to our zone on wednesday since I'm the zone leader. half of them are going to the alabama birmingham spanish speaking mission where macy is so that's pretty cool! How's the fam? Sounds like you and Nathan have some heavy hitters for home teaching families. That's awesome. Aunt Shirlene and papa seemed pretty excited to see ya'll when i had breakfast with them. I bet that will be a great time =) I miss you! I want you to know that your boy is making you proud though. I am working so hard and have grown so much. The term "return with honor" is taken literally by this guy. I'm already halfway through the MTC. It doesn't look promising that I'll have my Visa by the time I get done. A lot of missionaries are getting reassigned so we'll see. I'm not worried though. I'll get there. Love you!!!!!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

On The Lord's Errand

“When you’re on the Lord’s errand, you’re entitled to the Lord’s blessings.” Thomas S. Monson.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Missionary Definition




Missionary, (noun) Someone who leaves their family for a short time, so that others may be with their families for Eternity.