All Time Low

 We thought it was going to be a boring preparation day, but it turned out to be really fun. When we finished up all of our chores and we were eating breakfast, Elder Houskeeper (one of our ZLs) texted and asked if we wanted to come play basketball. Since we had the miles and it was only 20 minutes away, we happily accepted. We were there from 11-5 balling up the whole time. I'm pretty trashy now, but I will get better. The following day I have never woken up so sore from basketball in my life. Elder Hanson strained his calf when he was playing, it was pretty funny. That night when we were going to leave for the FHE night at Brother Rases, I left the house without the house or car keys. We locked ourselves out. We said a prayer while we were deciding what to do. I was prompted by an idea to get in and it worked #SpiritIsBuilt

Tuesday felt like a disappointing day. It was the first day of my 5th transfer in Bay City.. We were constantly grinding and trying to find people to teach, but no success at all. All of our people we are teaching are beginning to flake on us and drop us. We need to find more people to teach and we are grinding everyday to find more souls to teach. It's frustrating because we aren't. I am acting on spiritual promptings I have received, but nothing. I need to rely more on the Lord and success will come. It wasn't a part of the Lord's timing for us to find someone on Tuesday. 

Wednesday was a member filled day. We found someone on Facebook named Tim and planned a video call with him. At the beginning of the call he was like,"you guys know I'm a member right?" We were like no… but then we turned it into trying to get him reactivated. We met with 3 other members that night. Some inactive, others active. There is a lot of Inactive work that needs to be done. I have 6 weeks to grind it out before I say peace to this place. 

Friday while we were knocking on some doors something wack happened. We were knocking on inactive doors who live in Freeland. Freeland is a city about 20 minutes west of Bay City. We knocked on what we thought to be an inactive ladies door and an elderly lady came out with no pants on and said that Sister Call was dead. It was a very weird interaction and we dipped fast. 

Saturday had its ups and downs. We had to film a "hype" video for our zone as a district on Saturday. Us elders decided to use the best use of this time and play basketball. We woke up at 6 am and drove to Midland to play ball with the two new elders serving in Midland. Their names are Elders Davis and Nelson. I've never gotten along with two elders better. They both ball and they are so fun to talk to. We finished balling up at 8 and then went back to their apartment to shower up. After our morning routines, we got together as a district to film our "hype" video. We used the time wisely to be able to play basketball. Also, we are also confident Elder Hanson strained his ankle. This guy.

That night we had a lesson with our friend Alex. Alex Thomas was preparing for baptism the 13th of February. Well… not anymore. He expresses he wanted to get a tattoo and I told him if he gets a tattoo, he is not getting baptized. This then brought him to go on and on about how our church has too many rules. He thinks he wants to take a break from the church and us missionaries. I told him boldly that he will regret this decision and God wants him in His restored Church. Elder Hanson threw in some loving words after I finished talking to him so it didn't come across as abruptly. Alex then told us how he doesn't like talking to me because I tell him what he doesn't want to hear and he likes talking to Elder Hanson because he is funny and nice. I loved that comment haha. I will never hold back the truth. Overall he didn't take the conversation well. He was really angry and shaky. The Spirit confirmed to me as we closed with a prayer that what I said that night was needed and was exactly what Jesus Christ would tell Alex. 

It was a pretty frustrating and hard week as a companionship in Bay City. All time low. We did do a lot of fun activities, but the missionary work didn't go well. We dropped about 15 friends we were teaching. Our teaching pool is about 3 people, these three people all expressed they don't want to get baptized so our teaching pool is basically 0. It is frustrating because I feel like I'm doing all I can. I think the Lord is humbling me because I have asked him to possess me a great amount with humility. Whether I like it or not, He is humbling me. Let's go! I love this work. I know I'm doing my best. I feel the Spirit, I'm striving to be extremely obedient, and I love The Lord. 

I'm looking forward to talking with you all. I love you! I have been really bad with photos. I will try and be better. Please message me. As always #FindTime4Me.