WEEK 27

Hello, everybody!

 

Another week has gone by and a new one is beginning. My e-mail last week ended a little prematurely because of time restraints and while a lot has happened, a lot is staying the same. For one, I will be staying in Petaluma for another six weeks and I am still companions with Elder Weiland. I know that while we as people have our own unique personalities, we also sometimes share common interests or idiosyncrasies. However, I seem to find that while on the opposite coast, I am coming in contact with people who remind me of those I already know. While Elder Burns reminded me of Michael in some ways, I can't help but think of Greg after spending six weeks with Elder Weiland. For all I know though, it could be a mental thing where a separation from these people causes me to find the slightest thing and relate it to someone or something I am familiar with.

 

Regardless, Easter was good. Towards the end of the day my stomach felt like an inflated tire. I had a small soup in the morning for breakfast and we went without lunch, because we were invited to attend two dinners. Towards the end of the second one, I jokingly apologized to the family for cooking so much and us not being able to keep up with everything they had prepared. It was still a great day though and the church service was enjoyable. There were special musical numbers from the ward choir and from the younglings of the church and many people enjoyed it. We also had a very interesting class discussion towards the end by an instructor named Aaron Josephs. Aaron is just so full of knowledge and it was an enjoyable class discussion to say the least.

 

As I have about two minutes left of internet time, I wanted to speak a little bit on hope. As most are familiar with, Easter is a time where we celebrate life (because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ). One thing I have witnessed this past week was an investigator named David and how hope has impacted his life. I'll have to share more next week since I'm down to 20 seconds.

 

I love you all! Have a great week. Take care of yourselves and one another.