My
week in review: Oh man... this past week has been so incredible. It had its
tough moments but overall, really really fantastic! Our PDay was AWESOME! Our
District meeting on Tuesday went really well too! Everyone in the District gave
trainings. It was very spiritual and wonderful! And then...... Wednesday was
transfer day! Man.... what a whirlwind of awesomeness! We started out by going to
the Alameda Stake Center, dragging all my luggage about 3/4 of a mile which was
AWESOME and then, we got there and I "met" my new companion, Elder
Adkins! After that, we began the process of waiting for Elder Palfreyman,
Elder Bertoch's companion! We went and got breakfast and then we went back to
the apartment and I started to unpack! Then, after all that, we went back
to the transfer site at the Stake Center! We played a little basketball while we waiting and talked with all the
missionaries and then..... they arrived! Elder Palfreyman is so awesome! I look
up to him so much! He has been an incredible leader in this mission and it is a
privilege to serve around him. After that, we all broke off!
I can't remember
exactly what we did that day..... the past couple days have been a whirlwind of
phone calls, lots of walking, lots of sun, lots of meeting AMAZING people, some
fantastic Sacrament meetings and of course, NONSTOP excitement for my new area!
We have a lot of hills but it's wonderful because we walk so much and it's been
so sunny, we get to talk to all sorts of people outside their houses, a couple
of whom have approved of us returning! God works miracles! Also, I got to sit
on a SWEET motorcycle! I can't really remember anything except that it has really high handlebars, it was gold
and while I sat on it, he turned it on and revved it really loud. My ears were
ringing! Man..... it was awesome! We didn't drive it of course, but the guy (one of our possibly new investigators) wanted to give us the opportunity!
Other than that, morning workouts have been going great and today, when
we go shopping I am going to get a ton of new stuff to juice so that I can get
super healthy! Also, we have a nerf gun in our apartment and we've been shooting
each other with that. It's been fun! haha! Also, I got to have a really
incredible moment last night. When I got done calling our Zone, Elder Adkins
and I said our personal prayers outside. The sky was incredible, it felt
perfect out there and it was just an incredible experience. Nature truly is an
incredible place and is beautifully conducive to the spirit. It was awesome! :)
Also, I'm learning a ton from Elder Adkins! He is awesome! very obedient and he
is training me well! He is from Columbus, Ohio, been out 17 months,likes to play the guitar, hike and really do anything outdoors. It's gonna be a
great transfer!
Other than that....... things have been going awesome! Oh wait!
We committed one of our investigators, to be baptized on July 12th at 3
o clock! She is so amazing! She is from Holland, is very very funny and really
has a sweet spirit. We are so excited for her! Now, I think THAT is it. Other
than the fact, that I love you guys! Life is absolutely incredible!
My spiritual thought today is based upon a wonderful Companionship study we had
this morning. We were able to talk this morning about how important it is that
when we bear testimony, we NEED to bear testimony of the Savior, not just
Joseph Smith but we need to realize that none of those other things would
matter if our Savior wasn't there. I know that Jesus Christ is the Savior and
the Redeemer of the world. Because I know that, I know that the church is true
and that Joseph Smith was a prophet and
that we can be with out families forever. I love this work so much and our
testimonies are powerful! We need not keep them locked but instead, we must let
them be free and let them touch other's lives!
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