Buses, Trains, And Planes

Hello everyone!! I made it to Colorado on Monday! I spent the entire day traveling. I left the mtc around 10 am, took a bus to get onto front runner, then over to tracks, then we were shuttled out of the airport to our little plane, and flew out to the Springs. I landed at about 5:30 that night. It was definitely a long day, but I am glad I got to spend it with the sisters from my mtc district. 

Tuesday we dove right into things. We started teaching and visiting members. I was pretty nervous, I felt like I didn't know enough to be teaching other people. But by Sunday I felt way more confident. We stopped at a members home and shared a message about the restpration and how we can feel the spirit. I recited the first vision and the spirit in their home was incredible. There are times I'm in a friend's home (investigator) or even a member and the spirit is overwhelming. Being a missionary is so cool. You are immediately blessed with the gift of charity, I feel so much love for the people we are teaching and visiting. 

We have been teaching a friend named Jeremey and he is on date for February 4. I am so excited for him! He has a hard time with the word of wisdom but he is super determined to be baptized. We have been praying for him and a miracle. If each of you can keep him in your prayers I know that Jeremey could use all the spiritual strength available to give up smoking and drinking and not have any temptations or urges as he tries to break those habits. 

I also have to share how COLD it is here. A couple days ago it didn't get above 13⁰, I am so grateful we get to have a car!!

My new companions are awesome! I was placed in a trio with Sisters Hull and Cleverley. They are great examples to me AND they're super chill at the same time which is exactly what I needed. I'm gonna be completely honest, I was scared if get a very "letter of the law" trainer and be super annoyed, but they teach and guide me so well. I have truly been blessed with awesome trainers. 

This week with it being Thanksgiving, I challenge each of you to be thankful and show your gratitude to others, I know that as you do this you will be blessed with happiness and be able to see the things you may take for granted. 

1. Arriving to the mission office

2. All the new missionaries at our transfers meeting with President and Sister Eccles

3. This photo is dedicated to my Grandma Elliot 

4. Lunch with Steven,  a recent convert. He's awesome and will be getting his temple recommend soon

5. Crumbl cookies for our weekly planning session 

6. Part of my district after a cowboy themed service project

7. Cute comps

8. Cowboy Syd

9. We bought a Boston cream pie and eat a slice everyday lol

10. All the new missionaries arriving to Colorado Springs

11. Our flight over the Springs