Hey! How is everything going? It was good to hear from
you both Mom and Dad. Thank you for always writing and letting me know
what's going on. I love hearing from you. That was cool news to hear who
is in the world series. I hope to Tigers take it. Like you Dad, I'm shocked that it's already Halloween as well. It's weird to think that
last year I was still in Mexico! Mom thank you for letting me know what
you learned in conference and what you felt. It helped me remember some
great talks that helped me as well. I haven't had time to re-read
anything yet, but I want to. I'm glad Jamie has some fun at the dance.
Kaylee wake up and go to the dances! They're fun if you make em fun.
Alright so I'm sure you just read that section as
fast as you could to that you could get to the exciting news part to
find out where I am and what I'm doing. I still think it's nuts that I'm
already in a different area. The pages just keep turning and I feel
like my mission is going too fast. Transfers are always really awesome. I
love the way President Reeves does it. We always gather together
(everyone with transfers, their comps, and the leaders) and have a great
meeting. It's awesome to get to see so many missionaries that I've
served with. I have so many great friends out here. Before President announces the transfers, he has everybody stand up and move to the side.
We all wait with anticipation wondering who are next comp, area,
district leader, or zone leader is going to be. He started with the
Nealtican Zone (which is where I started) and then made his way to the
Mayorazgo zone. To my surprise he announced Elder Betts and I as the Zone
Leaders! I didn't see that one coming. I'm really excited to be able to
serve more missionaries and learn more as a Zone Leader. With one week I
have already learned what it is like to be a Zone Leader. Super busy. I
love it so much already! We have a great area and I love my comp Elder
Betts. He was in my first district in Atexcac and now we're comps! We
are already great friends. The best thing so far about being a ZL that
we are able to teach a lot smoother. After 5 transfers of training it's
kind of nice. Also I just feel a greater responsibility to look out for
more missionaries and be the best example. Okay I'm sure you're
wondering, where is Mayorazgo? It is the other zone here in Puebla, the
city, but it's is a little further away from the center where I was in
Agua Azul. It's a little more Ghetto, but I love it! We are in a great
ward named 3 Cerritos. Funny thing is that Elder Knowlton, former comp,
just finished his mission here, and now I'm here. President told me and
Elder Betts that our zone is doing great right now. Our ward here in 3
Cerritos is on fire. President says that it is the best zone in the
mission right now...I gotta step it up it sounds like! I'm really happy
to be here and I've already learned a TON with Elder Betts this week. I
love the mission! I agree with our mission Pres's counselor when he
said: "In 2 years we learn 20 years worth of experience...it is the
university of life."
3 our our investigators accepted to be baptized and
accepted a date this week. I am so grateful to be here helping others
come unto Christ. I thank each and every one of you, family,
grandparents, everybody for allowing me to have this experience. More
importantly, to be able to help others. You mean everything to me. Love
you all. I hope that you have a great week, and that you can remember
the Savior Jesus Christ and what he did for us each and every DAY. That
is what we promise each Sunday...that
we will ALWAYS remember Him. Apply the Atonement each day in prayer.
Through the Savior we are saved and through nothing else. Read your
scriptures!
Also, just a fun little coincidence. On the 16th
Elder Betts are I were at the mission home with some other Zone Leaders
and we ate breakfast there. It dawned on me while I was there that
exactly a year ago that day I had ate breakfast before the first
transfer meeting...weird. I'm excited for what's in the future.
Love you all!
Un fuerte abrazo, y con amor,
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