Dear Mother,

Oh my goodness, can I just say how incredible it was to get to see all of you yesterday.  I couldn't even believe it when I first saw my whole family there smiling on the computer and I can't even express to you how happy I was to see all of you there.  It was just the most incredible, most overwhelming feeling of joy that I have ever had.  After the call was over I felt like a big chunk of my heart had been ripped out and I just sat there for 5 minutes just sobbing.  The members house that I went to (the Buis family) were so understanding and let me play their guitar after while I was waiting for Elder Kay to finish talking to his fam. (My mission president gave me permission and counseled me to get my instrument to help with my homesickness, so it's totally legit to play guitar. In fact I'll be singing and playing the guitar in church the third week of June.) It helped me a lot.  I was trying to think of all the things that I forgot to tell you on Skype,  but I can't remember anything that I forgot..... so maybe I didn't forget anything.  Oh Mom,  I talked to Elder Kay's family yesterday and she said that she was in Enoch!!! and I was just shocked! She said that she looked up our name in the phone book so she could stop by our house and she went and knocked on Thomas Sahagun's door hahaha it's crazy she really wants to meet you and talk to you and just be friends!  I definitely think that you two would get along :) I love you most and miss you soo soo much Happy Mothers Day :) :)

Dad-  You are an emotional rock my friend, I don't know how you can hold it together,  I'm pretty sure you were the only one who didn't bawl like a baby, and I'm glad you didn't because it gave me some comfort and know that there is no reason to cry because I'll see you guys again.  I have read and re-read your email about the challenge of change, and it helps, me everyday, (nacho libre accent) with that up hill battle of Homesickness.

Tyler-  Little Bro!! It's crazy how much you've already changed! Stop Growing!! Okay?? I think I remember you saying you sent me a letter?  Is it on the way? in the mail? written out? :) just giving you a hard time, I can't wait to here about EVERYTHING :) Love ya buddy

Jessica-  I expected to see a little girl when I got on Skype, but I saw what seemed to be a beautiful young lady :) Stay away from those boys, Alright?  I got your letter right before i went into my interview with President Perry.  Well Played but keep in mind that i don't lose :) Tell me about life and all of your silliness that I'm missing out on!! I miss hearing your crazy stories! love you much :)

The Gospel is so true.  I can feel my testimony grow every day as I strengthen the testimonies of others and it makes it all worth it, all the tears, all the anxiety, and all the homesickness.  I am giving up 2 years with my family so that others can be with theirs for eternity and I can tell you I know now more than ever how great a blessing that is.  I love you all,  keep praying for all the missionaries in the world, cause it ain't easy.  You know you've been in Virginia too long when you say ain't like that haha just kidding,  I hope you all have a incredible week and a blessed day.

Love,
         Elder Sahagun