WEEK 57

Hey guys, it's-a me, Elder Z.S.Weber, here once again with a quick
update on how my life is in the Colorado Fort Collins Mission. But,
before I get to all that, can anyone tell me what happens tomorrow?
I'll give you a hint—every six weeks, I bring this subject up, and it
often comes with wracked nerves and anxious minds. Give up? Alright,
I'll just come out and say it—tomorrow is Transfers! Yep, it's here
once more, and this next Transfer brings a lot of crazy changes with
it. What are these changes, you may ask? Well, if I told y'all what
they were right now, it wouldn't be all that much of a surprise, now
would it? So, instead, I figure I'll just go into my week, and leave
you at the edge of your seat, anticipating the Transfer news.

I know. I'm evil.

Anyways, on to the week! To be honest, this week only had two major
events that I feel were worth mentioning here. The first event was on
Tuesday, when we were asked to go out in splits with the Priests and
visit families throughout the ward, just to give them a taste of what
missionary life is like. Sadly, I hadn't been feeling too well (I
think it might've been something I'd had when we went to Taco Bell for
a quick lunch...), so I found the activity very exhausting. Still, it
was an interesting evening, and we were actually able to get into a
few families' homes, so I feel it was a very good experience for all
the young men that were involved.

The second event, on Wednesday, we once more went over to the
Elzinga's house to teach Sophia. This time, we were teaching about how
the church is run, through the auxiliary groups in the church and the
priesthood power. It was a really rough lesson, mainly because the
priesthood and auxiliary groups are really something in the church
that's really kind of too dense for little kids to easily grasp. To be
completely honest, I still struggle understanding some of the
mechanics behind how the church is run, and even then it sends my mind
for a good spin every once in a while. However, after we gained a
little assistance from Brother and Sister Elzinga, we were able to get
the lesson on track, and finish off strong.

Other than that, we had a Zone Meeting where some Elders brought Otter
Pops to snack on throughout the trainings, service at EFAA where we
uprooted four bushes, and the usual work of tracting and finding
people spread throughout the week. All of that led up to Saturday,
with life-changing Transfer information. So, without further ado...

I'm staying! As is Elder Hale! For some crazy reason, the forces that
control Transfers have seen fit to keep the two of us together for
Elder Hale's last transfer. However, just because we are still in our
companionship doesn't mean we aren't without our own changes. For
starters, I'm no longer the designated driver—Elder Hale is...which
means I'm in charge of the cell phone...yaaayyy...Also, Elder Hale is
no longer a District Leader. In fact, the Louisville District, which
was our District, is no more. It's been dissolved into the two other
Districts in the Boulder Zone. So, this next Transfer is looking to
have a lot of major changes throughout. I'm certainly looking forward
to them! Let's make this next six weeks the best yet, right?

Well, that's really all I have to say this week. Sorry that there
isn't a spiritual thought this time. Well just have to give you a
special edition one next week! Hope y'all have an epic week, and see
y'all later! Ciao!

—Elder Z.S.Weber