The Mirror of Galadriel

Whew, the past two weeks have been busy but it has been real fun as well! Two week emails are always fun for me because it seems like the 28th was ages ago. But for others it might not have been long at all.

Tue 29th 

We went on exchanges with Mandeville and I stayed in Amite with Elder Kendell where I was able to teach and learn a lot!

Wed 30th 

We had DC with Sister Smuin while President Smuin did our PPI’S. It was a lot of fun! We then got to hang out with Sheldon and have dinner with the Crutchfields.

Thu 31st 

I was really sore the entire day but we had an amazing lesson with John Smith.

Fri May 2nd 

I was sick and in bed all day but started to recover in the evening. 

Sat 3rd 

We focused on our referrals and had an interesting conversation with the Grices about mental health. 

Sun 4th

We didn’t do anything Star Wars related. We did however finalize the details of John’s baptism!

Mon 5th

The district went to the Global Wildlife Center with the Newmans and Crutchfields, it was a blast! I saw so many animals and even got to meet Popcorn the baby kangaroo!

Tue 6th 

The leadership decided that for this week the entire mission should do an apartment fast. Staying out of our apartment until Saturday. At the same time we are getting flood warnings, I’m glad I brought a rain jacket!

Wed 7th 

DC was fun our DL (Elder Roberts) is trying to encourage us to hit our goals by saying that will buzz his head if we hit our goals. We also connected with a member that hasn’t come to church in a while.

Thu 8th 

We helped Sheldon then had a extensive weekly planning at the library.

Fri 9th 

We cleared out the senior couples apartment with the Hammond Sisters and the Gunters who are the housing coordinators for our mission. We also went to the Branch’s celebration of President Adams Birthday.

Sat 10th 

John got baptized!!! I was able to confirm him and it was awesome! He was ready!

Sun 11th 

John, now Brother Smith, was ordained as a priest and was able to take the sacrament to people after church with us.

Also awesome – my most dear mother! It is thanks to her I am on my mission now. Thanks Mom!!

Mon 12th 

We didn’t do anything exciting for Pday but I did find out I am being transferred! I am headed to McComb Mississippi the area right next door to Amite. I’ve heard my new companion is pretty cool too!

May the Power of God be in your efforts 

– Elder Ward