Boy Band?!

 There is not any update of what happened on preparation day. I could honestly summarize it in one sentence. Grocery, college, haircuts, and calling. 

A handful of things occurred on Tuesday. First off, our fridge was broken. We didn't call them until that morning around 8am. An hour later they literally came back with a brand new fridge. I was shook. This was such a win since the fridge that this apartment had was not up to mom clean (or luke clean). I also attempted to repair a sink that's clogged. I can now confidently say that I will NOT become a plumber. The smell, the feel, the texture. Yeah I have explained enough. 

On the missionary end of things we are in a rough boat. We plan lessons on lessons while getting members present and more than 60% of them cancel. The Lord however does see our effort and is blessing us in many other ways that we do not even recognize. 

This week a blizzard hit Michigan. Everyone and I mean everyone was freaking out about this blizzard. The stores were so packed and it seemed like it was covid all over again. Elder Shaw and I were like why is everyone freaking out? It's a snow storm. It hit here Thursday night and it came dumping snow. What made it so bad was the wind chills. Currently as I am writing this on Friday, it is 4 degrees out, but feels like -20 degrees. This is the coldest temperature I've experienced in my life. I went on the balcony with boiling water and threw it in the air. I sent a video through Google photos. It was sweet. 

This week we have stayed inside as much as we can and we occasionally had lessons. Friday evening we got a call from President Heap. We were in a phone call with a recent convert named Phoenix and were like Phoenix can you hold for just a second. President Heap informs me that I will be training a new missionary in Battle Creek. I knew it was coming when I saw that President Heap was calling. He usually calls all the trainers first and then the Assistants pick up the rest. I am stoked to train and it's what the Lord wants. It seems this will be a great push to allow me to be more obedient and see more miracles. Training is exhausting, but thr Lord wants to continue to push Elder Clouse. Elder Shaw is leaving and white washing a new area. This means he will be going to a new area with a companion who hasn't served in that area either. So they are both fresh.

Another side note for my district. I will remain as the district leader. There will be no more sisters in Battle Creek and they are sending in two Spanish elders. There will still be four missionaries and they are all elders. I am excited. All three companionships in my district are training a new missionary. It is a boy band district. No sisters. This will be crazy. That means that nothing will change in our district for two straight transfers. Welcome to the grind for the next three months. 

Merry Christmas everyone! On Saturday and Sunday we did not have too much going on at all. We were encouraged not to proselyte, but we didn't have 4 lessons that happened on Saturday which was so helpful. From 6-9 on Saturday evening we moved up our basketball night with non members so we had something to do. It is always so hard being away from home this time of year. We don't have anything planned for Christmas dinner or anything so we will just be chilling in the apartment. Love you all so much. 

Luke 2:10-11

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

I testify that Jesus is the answer. He is risen! I have never drawn closer to my Savior than I have on the mission. I know he loves me and I have a personal relationship with him. Come unto Him.