From Ty to Nick:
Nicholas Hansen. I am one quarter of a century old. Next time this happens I will be through my mid life crisis and mother will want to be a great grandmother by then. That is a little crazy. Like really crazy. Not quite sure what to do about it. But my birthday yesterday was quite awesome. I just didn't care about anything, relaxed, went to church, enjoyed my calling, chatted with friends, had some dinner. I mean it was just really nice. I've also decided I'm going to grow up a bit and be responsible. Have less fun and be more responsible. We'll see how it goes. And Saturday was great too because I woke up at 10, went to the temple, went shopping, and then went out to Walden with some friends. One of them taught me how to swim properly so I can practice before my triathlon. Walden is also simply beautiful so it was nice being there. And then they took the car and I rode my bike home, about a 15 mile ride. It was really relaxing and beautiful. It did get dark faster than expected so the ride was a bit scary at times, but I made it through alive. So yeah. Good stuff. And now here I am at work again. I'm going to get something done today. Many things. And that is an exciting prospect.
Well that is all. I hope you are happy. You should be because the combination of hard work and faith lead to happiness. I've been thinking a lot since yesterday about the principle of stewardship. It just kinda hit me how real that is, the idea that I am just a steward here over this body, this time, these activities. If I weren't here then there would be another here to do them, but God has called me and put me here in this time and this place for a reason and I want to live worthy of His trust in me. What kind of person would I want my steward to be? How can I be a better steward? Those were my questions of the day and I anticipate they will be my questions for the next little while.
Life is good Nick. I hope by the end of your mission you know that and never forget it.
-Tyrel
From Nick to Ty:
Haha! I was right. Whenever people ask how old my older brothers are I tell them 25. Sounds like a pretty nice birthday. By the way, happy birthday. I'm really quite bad with birthdays. A telling fact. Crazy how time flies. About swimming properly, it was a good idea. My seminary teacher my senior year was also starting to do triathlons and he said that that was one part he was able to improve on a lot as well. I sure could. It is just one of the harder parts to learn how to do if you haven't really been taught it. Sorry if I can't really write all that much. It changes every week, all the stuff I have to send and write and it's extra crazy at the end of the month with the temple open house just ending. So I'll try getting something good out sometime. But continue enjoying your life. Hard work and faith certainly are good ingredients to be happy. I really like the principle of hope as well. Elder Wirthlin´s 'Come What May and Love It' talk helped me with it. So be happy and remember that eternal perspective! Siga bien!
Ciao, Your brother Élder Hansen
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