Hey everyone!
Sorry I didn't get an email out to you last week. Look at the positives, you get two weekly updates now! The weather here has been something else. Some days it's toasty enough that I can go with the short sleeve t shirt. Other days, it's cold enough that my eyes start watering while I'm biking, and then I run into a garbage can (which may or may not have happened...). So here's the week... not this week but the one before that...
Week 1
Monday was a p-day, we went outside the mission again! To Portillos. Our ward mission leader wanted to introduce me to Chicago food. I was so stuffed after, I kept falling asleep in a few meetings we had that night. We also went caroling with a few of the young couples in Westwood. We caroled at this one guys house and inside I saw a Bud Ha statue. There were piles of money and jewelry around it like he was worshiping it?
Tuesday was another temple trip and the mission's Christmas lunch. It's always nice seeing President Robinson, I love the feeling that can be found in the temple. We got sent home with a giant Costco pie. We already ate the whole thing! I took a few pictures, it was a cloudy day.
Wednesday not very much. Caroling with the youth in Stewart! Our investigator Megan came and really connected with the young women! It brought back a lot of memories from when I would go to mutual. A few of the people we visited started to cry.
Thursday was exchanges day! Probably one of the best days of my mission so far. I got to go on an exchange with Elder Robinson (from Rexburg)! He's the older brother of a guy I graduated High School with. Elder Robinson is home now, but he taught me so much the day I went out with him. I asked him a lot of questions about his mission. He even gave me a sweater. After, I remember we were parked waiting for our companions to show up and he told me a few things that surprised me. He said that he gives compliments after every exchange, but the ones he gave to me he said that he really meant them. Watch out for him all you Rexburgies! It was hard seeing him go.
Friday was a busy day. We taught Megan again and invited her to come to church. Sister Richardson has been very kind to her and is a great help to us missionaries. We also had the Adult Stewart Ward Christmas party! We got brisket and cheesecake. I need to get more exercise...
Saturday we saw a whole lot of people and not much else. We ran into this kind fellow (cactus guy).
Sunday nothing happened except for we got to see Brother Webbs mission pictures! The best parts are usually the stories that come with them. He served in the Canada Halifax mission. I loved getting to see what missionaries were like back then. A lot's changed. Megan did come to church and one of our member families invited her to dinner. I'm also staying in Mesa with Elder Bird for another transfer.
Week 2
Monday Elder Bird got a haircut, then we rode our bikes to get the Prince of Egypt movie, ate at McDonald's, and basketball, a lot of basketball!
Tuesday we ran to see the Dr. we went and visited the mission office. I think about 4 new Elders came in. Tuesday night the Elders Quorum in Westwood had a barbecue that we went to. We invited one of our investigators Stephen, but he didn't show up. There was so much food. Fries, home made salsa, and meat.
Wednesday; Elder Kuewa is back! He's on the Pima Rez with Elder Rowe. It's the weirdest thing seeing him again. Service again at the thrift store. We talked to a guy on the street and helped him carry a few things to his car. He told us his daughter is moving to Nepal next year to be part of a humanitarian effort. We also invited him to the temple lights.
Thursday, exchanges with Elder Wright. Taught Megan again, she's gonna be gone next week visiting her family in Globe. A few lessons in the night. Nothing very big.
Friday we planned on visiting on of our investigators and crushing cans for her, but she cancelled on us. We saw a few people and then prepared for a temple trip. We went with members and Stephen.The lights were amazing. I made sure to take some pics. They were almost as good as Salt Lake, almost.
Saturday we had zone sports in the morning an played some gatorball. Remember; getting elbowed in the face = a bloody nose. Saw a lot of different people for the rest of the day. Knocked 1 door and a big hairy guy answer wearing no shirt. We also had a crazy thunderstorm right over our apartment and it shook our whole house around 4 a.m.
Sunday nothing happened. Elder Bird gave a talk a random person on the street gave us pieces of cake. It must be that Christmas Spirit that's in the air, because our fridge is packed with desserts.
Monday here's what happened... haircut, cleaning, shopping, emailing, and basketball. I also got a new pair of shoes. Sorry I didn't type more. I hope you're all staying bundles up there in good old Rexburg. I hope you all have an awesome week!
I'll close with a quick thought. I'm sure many of you have seen or heard the story about the nativity set my mom found around this time last year. Here's a picture. Even though it's good for a laugh, it can also symbolize that Christ should be the "biggest" part of our holdiay season. He is the very reason why we celebrate Christmas. I'm so grateful for all my Savior has done for me. He lives! He loves you and I. How great this message is that we can share with those who aren't part of the church. I know that if you listen, you can hear and feel Christ nearer to us. I want to say these thing in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
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