1 YEAR!

 Its been almost 3 months since I've sent an email so here's a recap. 

In the past 3 months

Baptized nat nat:

We got the opportunity to teach and baptize a young girl named Natalie. She was so fun to teach. She comprehended the things we taught her better than any kid I've ever seen. 

Evacuated:

Hurricane Helene hit the south so all the missionaries in the entire mission were forced to evacuate to the farthest west part of the mission. All elders in 1 church building. And all sisters in another. That was fun. Companionship study consisted of pick up basketball games and sleeping in the chapel. However, I feel bad for the actual ward that was in our building. The aftermath of 100 elders and 1 shower (the baptismal font) couldn't have been pretty. 

Back to duo:

I'm no longer in a trio but I'm still with Elder Bailey. We came to this area together and when we got here we were a little surprised. The area was rough-er. Just messy and unprofessional missionary work in the past. So the past few months has been trying to fix the area, which I feel like we have done well. 

Hurricane clean up:

The Hurricane was supposed to hit our area directly but thankfully, last minute shifted away. However, it still hit other areas. So we had the chance to do Hurricane clean up for a few weekends. It was nice having a break from the norm to go do manuel labor instead. Even if it meant dressing in a bright yellow “helping hands” shirts that you can see from outerspace. (Pictures below)

Temple:

We finally had the chance to go see the temple last Tuesday. 

Miller girls:

Last Saturday, 2 girls we have been teaching, Analyn & Makenzie, were baptized. It's been the best to watch them progress and just open up to us more. I'm very proud of the effort and willingness they put forward to get where they are. It was a great baptism. However, we did not leave enough time for the font's water to heat up so we almost sent Analyn into shock. Hand up ️. That's on us. 

1 year:

I hit my 1 year mark on the 12th or 13th. One of those idk. It has been an interesting year. I'm grateful for this time though because of the chance I have had to REALLY learn about this gospel and see how much it really does bless anyone who opens themselves up to it. As well as those who don't. God notices each one of us and sees when we put forward effort. 

That's all I have for now so. Next email in a few months probably. 

 

FLASHPOINT

 Quick 2 stories

Cleaning up our area because the past missionaries did nothing here. Feels good to be busy again. We have a girl on date to get baptized for the 15th so that's exciting. As well as 3 other girls who have expressed their desire to be baptized as well.

1. Took only TWO weeks to get flashed. I was worried I'd go a transfer without getting flashed but I'm glad the people of Bainbridge heard my concerns . Shoutout to Brother Smith for showing us his groin surgery scar. Feel like I know him on a more personal level now. More than I ever wanted to. 

2. We showed up to a house in the middle of nowhere to give a healing blessing to a “girl” named Mary. We walked in and Mary had a full beard and a head with more dandruff/lice than hair on top (made this brunette look blonde). She asked which 2 would be giving the blessing and I took it upon myself, being the great guy I am, to IMMEDIATELY volunteer my 2 dear sweet companions. They spent the rest of the afternoon angry at me but I reminded them that that is their job as missionaries of the church to perform those acts… and I do not mind watching them suffer. Better them than me. 

Endure to the end 

 

Transferred

 Been like 2 months but here's the email. 

- I got transferred out of alma after a few years. Alma was a struggle but I enjoyed the time there overall. That was the best district thus far. And I love those members. Should have seen them after my dear sweet Trump dodged bullets. 

- Currently in Bainbridge Georgia in a trio. I've loved being in trio so far. 

But we are all 6’3+ and I'm already sick of the height jokes. People are abusing them worse than Adrian Peterson. 

- Back to teaching pretty regularly now and I'm glad. Just gotta shake that rust off. 

Glad to see my Steelers are still a dumpster fire though.