So, last time I told y'all about my new companion, Elder Proffit, as well as the members I'm now living with, the Houses. First of all, let me tell you all that life with the three of them has been great so far. I'll admit, sometimes it's a little rough when Elder Proffit wakes up before me, and then hogs the hot water in the shower for fifteen minutes or more, but other than that he's been a great trainer and companion, and has really been a lot of help in showing me the ropes, and showing me around the neighborhoods. He's very supportive, and gives me genuine advice whenever I ask or need it. And the Houses are very nice and helpful, perhaps too much for their own good! They gave us a microwave, toaster, convection oven, hot plate, and two refrigerators for our kitchen, as well as extra sheets and pillows! I'm not complaining, but that seems a bit...much.
The ward is great, and filled with very nice people. Not that they're nicer than you guys back home, but it's good to know that I'm in good hands for now. So far, I've met with the Ward Mission Leader, the Elders Quorum Leader, the High Priests Leader, the Relief Society Head, and some of the Ward Missionaries. All of them are very kind people, and are more than willing to let Elder Proffit and me stop by for refreshments, a lesson, and just to relax a bit before getting back in the saddle yet again. Which, honestly, we need every chance we can get.
We've done a bit of tracting over the days, just knocking on doors and trying to see if anyone will answer. I actually got my first door slammed in my face, too! Sorry, I mean 'first door forcefully shut in displeasure'. Other than that, though, the people we meet while tracting are a very nice and kind bunch. They all seem a little wary of taking lessons, but I'm certain sooner or later, one of them will open up to the two of us, and BAM! I'll have my first investigator ever!
Along with the people, there are the experiences I've had this week, that really seem to set this mission apart for me. Last Saturday, we had Elder Cook, Christensen, Baxter, and Rose come and speak to the WHOLE MISSION. And, they shook each of our hands! Over 200 missionaries all shook the hands of three General Authorities, and one of the fifteen prophets we have today on earth! And then they gave us advice on how we can better teach and advise investigators, and just how to be better missionaries. AND, Elder Baxter spoke at the Stake Conference the next Sunday! So, yeah, that's kind of epic, am I right?!
Well, that's it for this week. It was nice hearing from you all again, and I'll catch you again next Monday! See you then!
--Elder Z.S.Weber
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