Smooth Transitions

 We have soared through another week as a missionary. The first one of the transfer. On Monday, we convinced President Heap to allow us to have another district pday so we were back at the Lakes home again. We went to a Taco bar this time and played games. It was hailing on us since it was 37 degrees out, but we still ran some spikeball for a couple hours. 

Transfer day was on Tuesday and this is where I received my new companion Elder Wessman. I learned that homie is 22 years old. I picked him up at 745am and we were back at the house before 9am. We had the whole day to do missionary work which was such a blessing. It has still been cold here in Michigan and I have been waiting for summer. Elder Wessman and I seem to be getting along. The work is not slowing down so I cannot complain. The transition has been smooth. 

We found a 26 year old girl named Hailey on social media last week. She admitted one of the main reasons she was open to us talking was because she thought I was attractive. God works in many ways. Besides the point, we got our foot in the door and she is progressing so well now, she even came to church. She has two kids named Noah and Emersyn. Noah is 7 years old and I have never seen a more engaged and willing to learn child in my life. While we were leaving her home, Noah said,"you guys better be coming over for LIFE!" There is such high potential for this amazing young family. 

Our friend Lisa is on date to be baptized! She has been so prepared by the Lord. We have been teaching her for about two weeks now and the past couple of lessons have been so good while we have had members present. She has recognized the spirit of God a handful of times as she has read the Book of Mormon. She has had word of wisdom struggles throughout her life, but she is finally off them. She is planning on being baptized on May 27th. Time is running out! So much momentum in this area, I literally am loving it so much. 

The UV is finally starting to pick up over here in Michigan, it is going to hit 8 this upcoming week. What a blessing. I am going to be consistently getting my 30 minutes everyday during my lunch hour. It will be a smooth transition to Chandler let me tell you. 

We come to a close on week 1 of this transfer. Yesterday was fast sunday and after fasting every Sunday of the mission, I can still say it isn't easy. The latter half of this week seemed to drag on since lessons kept canceling, but this area is in a good spot. The Lord loves effort. 

Scripture of the week. Alma 37:6:

"but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise."

If you want to see change in your life, focus on the small things which will in turn change the big things. 

Love, 

Elder Clouse