MARY KRAMPUS

 Merry chrimmin. Nothing too crazy to report this week. 

One noteworthy thing was that my comp and I were talking about horror movies, haunted houses, and some things other elders have experienced.. and that night, around 2:00 am, he decided to reveal he SLEEP TALKS. 

Scared the ever living sh- nevermind. Point is to trust in God that he'll protect you.. and when that doesn't work, have your switchblade at your bedside at all times. 

Until next time. Merry Christopher. 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

● took a chunk out of my finger dunking. (PICTURE BELOW)

● Had Zone conference (PICTURE BELOW)

 

● festive ties (PICTURE BELOW)

FIRST WEEK IN FLORIDA

 This 1 week has felt like 6. The days just blend together from everything we've done. It's just the normal teaching stuff, so. Not gonna bore you with a 3 paragraph long story about teaching someone or them deciding to come to church… but just know it's happening. Take notes boys. 

Teaching is fun though. Progression in anyone's life is great to see. Especially when it stems from the words you're teaching. 

One noteworthy thing was we got rear ended, at a stoplight, on Thursday or Friday (again the days blend together). But that was a Gnarly case of whiplash. Still have a headache writing this. Count your days Diaz.. 

And a man named Curtis asked me for 2 sticks of gum to keep him from doing blow during our lesson. Totally understandable, I'd do the same. 

Until next time.

HIGHLIGHTS:

● The cops got called on us because a lady we were teaching was laughing too loudly.

● 3rd time being called “Finnick” from the Hunger Games on my mission (something about a “sugar cube scene”)

● “Machine Gun Kelly” is another nickname I've been gifted a few times (Not an insult. Megan fox. Cmon)

● Met a fellow Elvis fanatic in the ward who gifted me a tie and an Elvis mug 🤌 

● Got a Christmas tree 🎄(shoutout dawn - pictured below)

LAST DAY OF MTC

 I probably wont have a time to send my email out tomorrow so im sending it today.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS! My comp got covid and has been in isolation. Takeaway: complain enough and God will do you a solid. 

So, for the last week at the MTC covid numbers broke out and lots of missionaries had to be quarantined In a dungeon downstairs. However, The dungeon rooms have their own shower. Would be lying if I said I didn't seriously think about getting myself sent there. 

I got a new companion for the week, Elder Brown. This guy has been a blessing. Definitely needed the uplift and he was it. Except he has a girlfriend so nothing can happen I guess.

Most of my district, including me, has been sicker than a dog this week. Made it hard to keep thoughts pure. Especially when my teacher Scheduled a haircut FOR ME (i didnt go obviously) and showed me pictures of what SHE likes. Tread lightly sister Gladding. 

We did however get to gather together and watch the Christmas special. Was hoping for the Oregon Washington game but is what it is. Seriously though, the Christmas special was awesome. Reminded me (again) to have a better attitude and view things with the glass half full mentality. 

I'm flying to Florida tomorrow and am gonna miss some of these guys. The MTC has not been a cakewalk but I'm kinda sad to leave for some reason. Its like the last day of school vibe. Bittersweet. Feels like i’ve been here for years. 

I'm pretty nervous, but mostly excited to finally start. Excited to fix that state! Next email will be in Florida so… Enjoy the cold til may utahns ✌️ 

HIGHLIGHTS:

● Dunked in basketball and had to sit out for a minute. Worth it. 

● Studied to StarWars anthems. 

● I got facebook to work so messenger is up and running for me.