The elders were delivering
 a saddle to a member and this is
how they showed up at the door!

It has been a very eventful week. Lot's of cool things happening and lot's of fun to be had. 

First, got to meet with Pres Adams on Thursday for interviews and he shared some insights that I really needed to hear. THe work in this area is very peculiar and it helped to receive his confidence in what we are doing. 


Went on exchanges with the Zone Leaders and had a pretty neat experience. We went to meet with a man named Enrique. He spoke only a little English, and I guess every time the Elders go over there, Elder Gonzalez is doing all of the talking because he knows Spanish. We talked a little bit in English, but then transitioned into a lesson and Elder Gonzalez and him started talking and I didn't have a clue what was going on! I was sitting there picking up words here and there but had no idea what was being said. I'd pick up a word here and there, but most of the words in Spanish that I do know, are not typically found in Gospel topics. :D Not sure what it was, but I was trying my hardest to stay engaged in the conversation and be of some help instead of being a bump on a log. Towards the end of the conversation, I felt prompted to share some things and I guess they were along the lines of what he needed to hear! Elder Gonzalez said they went along perfectly with the conversation. It was pretty cool. 

Showing off his balloon tying skills!

This week my mother has sent me a package with some much needed supplies. One of them being a balloon making kit! Turns out, I'm actually pretty good at it! After getting the main idea down, I threw the instructions away and just looked at a picture and made what I saw! Who knew! If anyone has a red nose they can send, by all means :D BUt in all seriousness, a more advanced book with balloons would be appreciated. THe biggest reason for such a thing is the children here in the area. There are a couple of families who have kids, and some recent converts have told us the best way to get the family, is to get the kids on board! We used it for one family that has been sending the kids to the door to tell us they were, "asleep", and ended up making some animals for them! I am picking up so many little tricks and skills. It's pretty cool. 

Now, Elder Davis, oh sweet sweet Elder DAvis. Long story short, his ankle is all busted up. We were playing basketball for P day, and he came down on it wrong. It was bad. We calmed him down and gave him a blessing and for some odd reason the healing of his ankle was predicated on the faith of those around him, back home, and himself. So if you want to keep him in your prayers so he doesn't have to go home that would be great. We don't know 100% sure what is going on, the Dr. who looked at it said to give it a couple of days, so we will see. Elder DAvis being injured like this has taught me quite a few things. It's definitely humbled me because he can barely do much for himself. As much as I would just LOVE to tease him and give him a hard time, I'm not. It has been a very interesting experience and I guess we will see how long this reverence lasts! ;D

Carrying Elder Davis!  They must look pretty silly tracting this way.
Let's hope he heals soon!

THings are going swell! Absolutely LOVE the people here. They are all great. Transfers are in 2 weeks, so if you send anything in the mail, send it before then. At least until I can confirm or deny I am staying.

Shout out to Olivia Sandberg who is going to be the next DECA Champion! WHaddup!!! :D 


Elder Sandberg