Que pasa familia,
Pretty solid week out here. A few weeks ago we were pretty
low as far as numbers and investigators go but recently we have learned some
new tactics and things are starting to pick up. We have had some great
trainings and a lot more of just trial and error. We are figuring out what
works and what doesn't. I have definitely learned somethings that will be of
great use the rest of my mission. Things are starting to flow. I have learned
so much about talking to people the last 4 months, its been crazy. People will
not want to hear about the Gospel until you address their needs!!! That
statement has changed so many people out here, especially me and the way I teach.
Elder Class and I are doing good. We are already on week 12
of the 12 week training program!!!! So crazy how fast (and slow at times) time
flies! Ha we are doing good. I think its been a little tough for him because I
am younger than him. He is 20 and been through college life and he is
practically married. And he doesn't think I know a whole lot about all this
gospel stuff, but I dooo..... -Ha go watch Nacho Libre if you didn't
catch that joke. But we are working through stuff no worries. Definitely taught
me how to communicate better! I love him and we have grown a lot from each
other.
Oh my!! Spring is here!!!!!!!!!!!! It is like heavenly
weather. 68 to 72 all day with the sun shining and we are in probably the most
beautiful part of the mission. Clinton is pretty much a farm town. A few weeks
ago I noticed how much grass there was everywhere. I was thinking: who takes
care of all this grass? My companion pointed out that it was all natural and
nobody takes care of it. Ha okay that does not happen in Utah. Maybe sage brush
but no natural grass!! This place is beautiful. Just miles of green trees and
green fields and deer everywhere. Its like the coolest thing. Did I tell you a
guy, married to a less active in the Clinton English Ward, a few weeks
ago gave us a bunch of venison deer meat? Ha he is a hunter and so we got a
bunch of meat from him. I love being a missionary and spreading the gospel
everyday and meeting all these cool people. Welcome to the good life!
So we have been teaching this guy named Co---. I think I
mentioned him last week. He is the one from Newark. So we brought him to church
yesterday. Well, he went to the English ward so he went with the other English
Elders, but he went to church!!!! I haven't seen a single person (investigator) come to church
since I have been here. He was English but hey he came!! Ha we will be giving
him to the English Sisters soon enough to work with him once he progresses more
to baptism. He has a lot of problems from living in the "hood" but we
will get those worked out in no time. He is the best.
.......You have no idea how much that means to me
and all the stuff you have taught me. Especially the teachings of Jesus Christ.
I have seen here on my mission what a home is like without the Gospel and I
will be ever grateful for loving parents who follow what the Prophets and what
Jesus Christ say. That is the key to happiness. A home centered on the Gospel.
I know that more than anything.
I love you, I will talk to you on Sunday!!!!!!
Elder Sumsion
Shoutouts!!!
Andrus- thank you for that sweet letter to me talking
about your mission experiences! That was very kind of you!
Donahoos- Love you so much! Thank you for the big box of Easter
candy!!! Happy to hear Connor is doing work out there.
Oh and Congrats to Lauren for Trevor coming home!
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