Words from Elder Jake Zieler in Canada

"week two has been great! it has gone by so fast! and Garrett got here last wednesday and he's staying on the same floor as i am so i go to his dorm every night and we have some great conversations! i fly out on wednesday around 11 am, and i'm way excited! my testimony has grown so much here, and honestly, that was a huge reason why i went on a mission. times have already been a little tough, but the feeling of love that i get, as well as all of the other missionaries here, for the investigators we teach is just something that you don't get every day. it's really amazing teaching people what little i know about the gospel, but seeing it change their lives is something i can't explain. i've been working out the best i can, but thats not saying much haha its going to be extremely hard saying bye to my companion and the other elders in my district. we all get along so well! there's this elder in my district that is from Jamaica and his name is elder Mahabeer. over time i've learned a little about him and he's such a humble guy! i just recently learned that he was in the Jamaican Military and he has the strongest handshake of any man i've ever shook hands with. so last night my companion wanted to arm wrestle so i did, and i beat him. after that, elder Mahabeer challenged me and i said ok. it was a stalemate for a solid six minutes until he beat me! you would never guess the strength of this kid by looking at him or by how humble he is. he's been a great example to me and i promise by wednesday, i'll beat him in arm wrestling:) thank you all for the e mails! please keep in touch!!"