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            What a crazy tough week. Let's just say, once Mansell left things

fell through. I'm still waiting for an email from Dad or is he planning on sending me a letter? I hope to hear from him soon, Anyway, “Happy Anniversary” Mom and Dad. I knew that it was coming up this month, but I couldn't remember when it was exactly. I promise I'll remember next time. lol. Wow it's been getting that HOT out there? It's been nice here this week. We were in the 70's-90's. I actually thought that it was a little chilly for a bit. lol.  I'm LOSING MY UTAH SKIN color NOOOoooOOOooo! Ok, enough of my useless drama. Let’s see what “Missionary Weekly” has for us. ........ Wel-__--- to __---_--- Week_--__--... Hold on one sec.*Kick*.... where we see how the Lord's harvest is coming along.    Today, it’s new Transfer and a new Companion. Hear what happens to these two in their first week together. See all this and more on “Missionary Weekly”.

 June 19, 2012 - Good ole Mansell is now heading north to Orland. He will be a

District Leader. I'm going to miss him. Now, we meet my new Companion,

Elder Leone. He was transferred from Granite Bay 2nd Ward. Not much of a transfer since it is just a 4-mile drive from his old area to here.  He was a Zone leader in his last area, so I'm getting the best of the best, especially since he was serving in President's ward. I'm really looking forward to serving with him.

 June 20, 2012 - What a crazy day this was.  We had a lesson with Joy today and it went well. We talked a little bit about the Plan of Salvation. We had Brother Meeks with us and of course we went a little deep, but I think she liked it.  She really understands it when you go deep I guess. Then we had a lesson with a guy named Vince. He's an older man who lost his wife a few months ago, so we took that as an opportunity to share the Plan of Salvation with him.  We met with him before. I don't know if any of my previous emails had any info on him, but we had a good lesson. He said, he wanted to come to church. Sadly though, he didn't show up. So we'll go by and visit him this week.

 June 21, 2012 - This was a sad day for missionary work. We had a lesson scheduled with Dwight. I think I spoke about him in my previous emails.

We went to his house and when he opened the door he had the Book of Mormon in his hand. My first thought was, '”Nice he read it and he's ready today.” Sadly though, my hope was lost when he handed me the book and said, ' I'm a Christian and your a Mormon and I can't convince you to be a Christian and you can't convince me to be a Mormon, but thank you.” I was devastated. After he closed the door I looked down at the Book Of Mormon and wondered, “What changed?” What did he read that changed his mind?" I pondered on it again and again if he didn't want us to visit him why did he give the Book of Mormon back? That night I was praying as hard as I could that God would help me to understand and an impression came to me. I felt that I should return the book. I wrote my testimony in the book and bookmarked a chapter in there that I felt he needed to read. I marked chapter 17 in 3 Nephi and I don't know why, but that's the first page I went to and felt good about it.  On Sunday after Church we went by and I returned it to him and told him, "I felt impressed to give this back to you, and your right we can't convince you, but I feel that I should give this back to you". I pray now that something good will come out of this. Hopefully, some missionaries down the line will teach him and he'll feel the spirit and know the truth.

 June 22, 2012 - Weekly planning today, nothing too special.

 June 23, 2012 - Aw man, today was one of the toughest days yet. We went out and tried to visit people, but nothing today.

 June 24, 2012 – Well, I guess I just explained what I did on Sunday in my Thursday comments. That event really stuck out to me the most this week.

That's it for “Missionary Weekly”. It was a slow start for the new transfer.

Next time we'll see what Elder Morris and Elder Leone make happen, if there is a turn around in store.

(BYU weekly theme)

            Yeah, this week was a tough one. I wish we had done better.  Oh, well live and learn.

            Now lets go to Q & A CORNER!!!!!!

Q1.  How are all your investigators?  How is Joy?  I hope all is moving along the way you want.  Just be confident and brave.  Always share your testimony above all else.

A1. I don't want to talk about it. *See “Missionary Weekly” for more info.

Q2.  How has the weather been?  Are you staying hydrated?  How are you and your companion getting along?  What do you have in common?  What is his favorite treat?  I would like to send you both a care package.

A2. The weather has been nice here this past week. It might get a little warmer soon. Yes, I have stayed hydrated. Elder Leone and I get along just fine. We both like music and love to work. He likes anything chocolate. He's not too picky. He likes everything just like me. lol

Q3.  Did you get letters this week?  Lydia, Aunt Karen and I, all wrote letters.  I was hoping others followed suit.  Did you ever hear from Doug?  People seem so busy in the summer.  They are all always coming and going and all kinds of events going on.

A3. Yes, I did. I got one letter from Uncle Glenn and Aunt Lisa, one from

Crissy, a letter from you and a letter from Lydia.  I also got the birthday letter

from Grandma and Grandpa Morris. It was forwarded from my last area. lol So yeah, they're coming. lol  I might get Aunt Karen's today. I haven’t heard from Doug yet, still waiting. Can't wait.

Q4.  What was the best thing that happened this week?  What was your struggle this week?  What did you learn in your studies this week? What made you feel the spirit this week?  Who inspired or impressed you this week?

A4. The best thing was, knowing I have a companion that is very musically talented. A struggle? Look at *Missionary weekly” for that answer. In my studies I learned more about the dealings of the Holy Ghost and how I can recognize it more in my life. I Definitely felt the spirit when I was giving the Book of Mormon back to Dwight, That whole process really touched me. No one in particular inspired me, mostly Elder Leone. He really helped when I felt I had nothing to do.  He thought of ways to work it out.

Q5.  What fun thing are you going to do today?  Tell us about your companion.  Where is he from?  What are his talents?  What does he like to do?  What is his family like?  Does he get mail and support from home?  Tell us anything else you think is unique about him.

A5. Today we will write letters play some b-ball, go shopping, the usual. Ok, let's see… he's from Louisiana. He played football. He is really good at piano and singing. He's the youngest of three kids. He has two older sisters, who are married. Yes, he does have family support and gets letters, as far as I know. Anything unique? Ask me that later? jk Let’s see, he wants to go into accounting. He was a Zone Leader before this transfer.

Q6.  Is there anything I can send you or do for you that would make your daily activities easier?  I will send you some more music soon. Have you eaten anything new or that you really liked this past week? Do you get invited to dinner often? Are you taking good care of yourself?

A6. Just send music, that's all and anything you see fit. Have I eaten anything new? Well, not really. Yes, we had a full calendar of dinners this month and it has been good. Yes, I am taking good care of myself.

Well that's it for this email. I hope all you readers are enjoying these emails.

Anyone who is reading this, if you have any questions you can either write or email me. I want to hear from you.

            Safety and peace, God bless and if you sneeze during this email bless your face ગુડબાય (Guḍabāya), baik, Undang Auf Wiedersehen! Requesta de pache (rest in peace), Molto Bene, Alsons y, bonum devium, 再見 (Zàijiàn), Arrivederci!, zbogom, अलविदा (Alavidā), Hwyl fawr, kwaheri,tạm biệt, sudie, Tot ziens,

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