This week was pretty slow for us as missionaries. I got my head cold again but stronger this week from about Sunday
to Wednesday and then Elder Israelsen got it starting on about
Wednesday through the weekend. SO this was a fairly hard week for us but
we made it through.
This week, even though we
were sick, we still ended up finding a lot of service to do for the
Kiwanis Club here in Hammond. On Tuesday we went to the local Kiwanis
meeting and got introduced to more of the people that are part of the
club here. On Wednesday we went and helped with the Happy Packs again
which is one of my favorite service that we do. After that we went to
the Kiwanis meeting in Ponchatoula, another city that we cover, and met
the Kiwanis members there. Then on Thursday we went with the Kiwanis to help get new supplies for the Happy Packs. It was a good week for service.
On Friday
we had our Zone Training Meeting (ZTM). It was really good. The
instructions were about learning to love our companion by compromise and
service. It was a really good instruction and much needed for this
Zone. We also had an instruction on how to make finding new people more
fun. The last thing that we did in ZTM was discuss the Easter video and
pass along cards. I am really excited for them because so many people
down here have faith in Christ and I feel like this will open so many
more doors to us. I can't wait to get out and start using them out
tracting.
We also had interviews with President Hansen Friday
after ZTM. Elder Israelsen and I have come to the realization that for
some reason that we don't know, President loves us. Our past few
interviews have been super short and all he really tells us is how great
we are doing and how happy his is to have wonderful missionaries like
us. It is kind of strange but as long as I am on his good side I am
happy. I got to talk to Sister Hansen as well which is always really
nice. She is probably my favorite person on the Earth. She is so nice
and understanding to all the missionaries and she gets to know all of us
by name. She is just an all around great lady.
So
other than that this weekend was AWESOME! I love Conference out here on
the mission. Everything seems to be related in some way to what I am
doing out here on the mission and how I can become a better missionary. I
love that we have the opportunity twice a year to hear from the
Prophet, the Apostles, and other inspired Church Leaders. It is always
such a strength and there is always some thing to learn.
Well I hope y'all are having a great Monday and that this week will be great for y'all!! Hasta Luego!!
Editors Note: I'll caption these pictures, "Missionaries love new cars"
