October 15, 2008

So this last week was awesome. Teresa and Devanna both had their baptismal interviews and are good to go for baptism next Saturday. Also I forgot to tell you this last week, but in between Conference sessions Saturday, My comp, Elder McCleery, wanted to go to Burger King to get something. Josh will enjoy this!! We went there and he had been talking about eating a monster hamburger sometime this transfer. He proceeded to do so. He order the bk stacker, and ordered it with 6 patties!!!! This is about six inces of meat, cheese and bacon. It was disgusting. The black lady at the register asked him, "Are you serious." And the entire place looked on in anticipation and amazement. Everyone was looking at us (as if that is different), and he finished the whole thing in about 5-7 minutes. Then he polished off his fries and drink. He's a carnivore. I'm pretty sure I could hear the gears in his heart grinding to a stop. I asked him if he was still alive later. He still ate dinner that night also. I thought I would never see a fire pit or roast a marshmallow on my mission. Saturday at our dinner appointment I was able to do both. It's also been a little warmer this week. Ok I'll stop stalling.......There are 3 people that are going to be baptised next Saturday, that My previous comp and I had found and taught, and now I've been transferred out of Beloit. Yesterday I had just finish running and I was about to pour my cereal, when Elder McCleery handed me the phone and said "You're going to need this, President just called and he's going to call back in a minute, and wants to speak to you." When he said this my stomach dropped, and crunched. President called back and gave me the word that I was being transferred and that I would be Senior Companion, and would be called also as a District Leader, asking me if I excepted!!! I didn't think this was possible, I've only been out just over 4 months!!!! The whole day I felt sick to my stomach. I was going to miss Beloit, thinking of all of the memories I had, the people I had taught, and the Crave family. I felt like "oh say goodbye to that, oh I'll never see that again", it was a little difficult, but I will go where the Lord wants me to go. I know the Lord has a work for me to do. I am now in North Shore. Which is just outside of Chicago. I can still go downtown in this area!!! In fact It's more city than my first area in Chicago!!! I'm basically back in the city again. Our apartment is right on the edge of Chicago. I love my new apartment, it's on the third floor. Like I said this is more city than when I was in Norwood Park Here's the address,
1410 Chicago Ave. #306
Evanston, IL 60201
There are some huge buildings all around us in this area. This is city life. There are also these huge old churches and things like that. It was raining today also, so it reminded me of Europe. You'd love it mom. Also Northwestern University is in this area. I was worried about going back to the city and being on a bike. The good thing about that though is we have a car. I drive a 08 Ford Fusion!! No freezing to death with handlebars in my grip. So I am excited about that. My Companion is Elder Rainey. I think he's had a tough time lately, but he's obedient and wants to work hard. I think he's had a downer companion. He's filled with desire to go out and work, so at least I don't have to fight that battle. He's obedient, another plus. Also he wants to run in the morning but his past companions haven't wanted to!!! Things look good, but as far as the work, there is nothing going on right now. This part is going to be tough. I know that I'm going to need the Lord's help more than ever to find and teach people. As far as the work goes this will be a challenge. With obedience, sacrifice, and faith in the Lord nothing is impossible, The Lord is on our side. Because we are his agents on his errand. I've also got District leader responsibilities; this time it's for real. I'm not in the MTC anymore, although I feel like I just left. Anyway my comp. also says that we are right on the lake and so we can run on the running path and look at the Chicago skyline. How cool running on the lakeshore path and watching the sun come up. This will be a great and interesting transfer. So now I'll celebrate my birthday downtown. I look forward to hearing from you. Anyway love you tons.
OH I'm glad you reminded me. I don't know what you are talking about, me sending a letter. I did send one to Zach though. Yesterday I did send home a package. Fairly large!!!! The large item in the package is for spencer to HOLD ON TO, until I return. The small item in the package is for dad to add to his collection. Hope you enjoy both. I got the Large item from a house that we knocked on. We talked and he showed us his sweet cars in his garage, and then he gave this to me. How cool is that, receiving gifts from tracting contacts. I love you so much mom. I found some wool fleece lined gloves at our apartment with tags still attached. I love you and the family, and all the support that you give me. Know that I am under the Lord's protection. I love you and Pray for you. We are blessed to be members of this Church. I wish you could see the changes that this gospel makes in peoples lives. I know the change that it made in mine. Love you and write ya, next week.
p.s. what happened to everyone else writing me, it's just you.