Mission Office- Week 29

Hello World!!!

This past week was really really busy. We had all the crazy running around of transfer and the new missionaries arriving. I got a new companion, Elder Herd!! He will be the new Executive Secretary. He is from Orem, Utah. We are getting a long really well. He got thrown into the action right from the start, but he is picking things up really fast. This past week, we were on the grind of getting everything done. 

Also this week, my good friends Elder Arscott, Eddington, and Cappi went home. I am going to miss them all lots, but I know they are in a better place now.

We had a funny experience yesterday. Elder Herd and I were knocking on doors last night; just doing our thing. We then knock on a door and this older gentlemen answered the door. He looked a little bit like Santa Claus. He came to the gate to talk with us and we started talking about our missionary purpose. We were going, but then he cuts us off and asked where we are from. We said that we were from the United States and answered out of now where. "I hate Americans!" Elder Herd and I just stopped and looked at each other for a moment. The gentlemen went to say how all Americans are prideful and lots of other stuff. Elder Herd and I just listen for a few minutes and then I switch the topic to ask him if he believed in God. He said he did and we went on to have a good conversation for thirty minutes. He shared with us some life experiences that were really touching. All in all, it ended up being a really great, impactful experience. He did not accept a second visit, but I believe that he has a better impression of Americans now.....lol

All in all, things are going great. I love and miss you all lots. I am so grateful for the experiences that I am having. Hope you all have a great week.