"Hello family. This is going to be a really long letter because this
was a very long and interesting week. So let us begin...
Monday...
Well today was another great Pday in the DC3rd ward. I slept a little,
wrote home, made grandpas chili and banana nut bread. It was super
good and then we played a game of Monopoly and Bang. Super fun
and we had a Dinner appointment! Hurray! We had a great steak dinner
with Yorkshire puddings. Those things are really good. It was a cold
wet day but a good one.
Tuesday... We found the most effective form of tracting ever! Service
tracting! We go around in service clothes and offer to help people. It
was a little miserable because the wind chill was so bad. We were not
having any luck and i was a little grumpy because of it. I fixed my
attitude and said a silent prayer that we could meet someone who was
prepared for us to find them. The next person that we saw let us in
their home! Miracle! His name is Vincent and he is an older gentleman
who was a Neuro something. We had a great talk and set up another
appointment. He is super cool and is struggling to understand about
God. He thinks he has decided he does not agree with most any religion
but he loves Mormons because of our standards.
I got Kort's package
today and one from Hailey they were both awesome!
Thank you so much,
Kort, for the stuff from Japan I have officially eaten all of the Black
Thunder candy. yum! and thanks for the CD! I am also fanning myself
and wearing all of the stuff as we speak. Then Hailey gave me candy,
some awesome talks, seeds, and all those great birthday wishes. Thanks
to you all.
Wednesday... Today threw me through a loop. I was out with Elder
Stevenson checking on people and contacting. It was going super well
and we had a promising day ahead all until the call came. we just
finished a lesson and were locking up our bikes in front of another
home to check on them then the AP's called. They made it appear that
we were in trouble then they said, "Congratulations! You have been
selected for this transfers Emergency Transfer. Elder Herring you will
be moving to the Glendale Singles ward to be with Elder Sorensen and
had 2 hours to get home, pack, and be ready for the Zone Leaders to
get me. So i went home to pack. I was excited because I am now in a
car for winter! Hurray! I have accumulated a lot of stuff too. I also
had a lot of Chili, stew, beans, salsa, all sorts of stuff that I had
to leave! I was able to make everything fit. I have an entire giant
plastic tote that is full of cooking stuff. It was heavy. I was tied
up by my roomates before so i could not leave. (Probably because he is always cooking, lol) I dont have a picture.
they took it. I will ask for it. We traded comps (His new Comp is Elder Sorenson. They were in the MTC together) and went to the Institute
building for class. I met the Elders Quorum president Ryan and the WML (Ward Mission Leader)
who is Jason. They are super cool! Huge guys but cool! They made me do the spiritual thought but it was good. We had a lesson with an
investigator who was supposed to be baptized on Sunday but cancelled
right before the lesson. She still
wants to be baptized just not now. She is super solid. her name is
Colleen.
We room with Elder Bodda and Greding who are not obedient but
super cool guys. Bodda eats super healthy and loves to lift. So we get
along.
Thursday...I was able to drive again! Hurray!!!!!!!!! It was so nice!
We had a great lunch with a member named David. In this ward we are
fed a ton! I love it! We had Chipotle. Love that place! We had good
weekly planning and online time then we swung by my old apartment to
steal the crock pot. Yum! they were angry but they never use it
literally at all. We had a dinner apt with the spanish so i did not
understand most of the evening but we had great food. The old lady
loved me though. It was super nice.
Friday... Today we did the white house tour as a mission. It was not
as fun because people were, for some reason, super cranky and they did
not appreciate it. We did not have a good guide like Sister Claude so
we did not get a lot of questions answered but it was still super fun. We
get to go again soon and we will be able to take pictures this time
inside!
We checked on some unknown people and none were there. We had
a dinner appointment with Jose who is a recent convert who is the best
missionary ever! He truly loves this gospel and he asked for a box of
40 copies of the BOM. So cool! He fed us toast with PB, honey, and
cinnamon. It was divine! after we went on exchanges with Jason the WML
and taught an investigator names Millian. He is so cool and is going
to be a great member when he is ready.
Saturday... Today was a very active day. We played some basketball
this morning for about 3 hours straight with members and
investigators. It was super intense and a great workout. haha. We did
a little online time then played turkey bowl for the singles ward. It
was super fun and there was a chili cook off which was divine. We had
a good dinner after with Paul who is in the Navy. He just sits there
when you get in the car and will not go anywhere or say anything until
you tell him where dinner is. It is super fun. He is really awkward
socially but is super cool. He is one of my favorites. Then we swung
by two LA who need to come to church! They are super cool and are
just super busy.
Sunday... We had church and a great re evaluation of the ward mission.
The ward is excited but they dont do anything. No fellowshipping
nothing. So ALL of you reading this you need to help the elders out!
The church is ran in reverse so sacrament meeting is last. This ward
has a long way to go. I am excited to help! We met with Alex who is
from the Ukraine and is a new ward missionary. He is solid. We had
stir fry from Ryan for dinner and checked on people who were not home.
Good day though!
Monday... We are playing fun missionary games all day! Fun!
So this week was odd but fun. We are going to have a good time getting
the ward excited and reviving this area. Love you all and have a great
week!"
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