02-28-2011

Hello everyone!

Not only has another week came and went but so has the month of February. Two weeks from today I'll know whether I'll be relocated or will end up spending six months in Kelseyville. It's crazy to think of spending six months in one area especially when there are so many cities in the mission, but the people here are great and the work has slowly been picking up.

A lot of the people we regularly teach have still been on hold because they have been occupied with many things, but we're beginning to find new people to teach. The kid, Tim, who I've written about an e-mail or two ago actually got a taste of missionary work with us yesterday. The most interesting thing is that he ended up knowing two people on the street we had planned to go visit. His friend's dad was outside splitting wood and he admitted that when he seen the three of us coming up to him dressed in suites he put his head down and his hand out saying "No thank you" but he realized it was Tim and he ended up opening up.

I feel that he got a feel for the work since we invited someone to read the Book of Mormon, we got yelled at, we taught a lesson, we got fed by a family, and we also had an appointment cancel at the last minute. Tim told us that he would want to serve in Russia, but he'll be a great Elder wherever he is called to and it will be unfortunate to have him gone from Kelseyville for two years since he's a pretty cool guy (and a great cook) and knows many people.

Our trip to Oakland got canceled because everyone was predicting some massive snow storm to sweep from northern California to San Francisco. The caution is definitely smart, but we at the apartment were bummed to see the snow end by 8 AM and melt away by noon. We are definitely going to reschedule though for sometime in the coming weeks and we're also having a conference this Wednesday. There should be some experiences and bits of enlightenment to share from that experience.

I'm short on time so this will have to suffice for now. I hope that this week brings great things to each and every one of you. Take good care of yourselves. Til next time!

Love,
Elder Anthony Gallegos

P.S. Mike, thanks for the books. :)