Long Awaited Week 21 Letter

Week 21 Letter

Sorry about the long delay.  I got a little behind in updating, so today you will get the last three weeks letters and postings. (Elder Johns Dad)

All,

 

Thanksgiving went pretty well. We started out at the stake turkey bowl. Which I must say was fairly fun. I made a touchdown at least. Basically it amounted to two hours worth of sprints for me. (which I paid for the next two days) 

For the whole week we had three thanksgiving dinners. We had a thanksgiving dinner the day before, another one on thanksgiving (obviously) and one yesterday. We went over to our thanksgiving dinner ate and talked with people for a bit. Around 4 we went back to our apartment and hung out. I drew and set up the christmas stuff (see pictures). It was pretty fun. 

 

On Tuesday we met with a guy on the street and had a really cool conversation. He's Iranian. His mother was Jewish and his father a Muslim, and he considers himself both. We talked about his beliefs (many of which were very similar) and our beliefs and gave him a book of mormon. He talked a lot about how important it was to be open-minded, the sanctity of the body, and praying for your family. He was a really cool guy, and he invited us over for thanksgiving dinner but his (Christian) wife said no.  

 

On friday we had a first lesson with a promising new investigator, (Rosie) which was really cool. See asked a lot of legit questions and even took notes(hopefully for the right reasons). 

Saturday was interesting. Elder Graves (one of the spanish guys) got sick, so Elder Everett and I took turns going with Elder Villalobos to appointments and staying with Elder Graves.  

 

Then came transfer calls. (Drumroll please). I'm getting doubled in along with my new companion E. Plaster to the Murrietta ward in Murrietta.... on bike. Basically right after I'm done emailing Brother Smart will be giving me a ride there. 

 

It's kind of a bittersweet feeling, On the one hand I want to experience something new, but I also feel bad leaving all the people I've come to love here in Highland. But I do know that the Lord needs me down in Murrietta, so that's where I'll go. 

 

I've been reading in Alma about Ammon and Aaron, and the Anti-Nephi-Lehis. Their conversion was worth more than their lives, they NEVER fell away, they were truly converted. Sometimes we need to step back and think about our own faith. Do we have the faith to keep the commandments no matter the consequences?       

http://www.lds.org/ensign/2011/05/as-many-as-i-love-i-rebuke-and-chasten?lang=eng&query=god+gardener

 

Have a great week everyone! Please write.

Elder Johns