Hey Everyone,
How are we all doing today? Enjoying the snow, or is it dry where you are? I think the snow is finally here to stay in Columbia Falls. But of course, now that I say that, it will probably melt away. Haha!
Anyway, this week has simply flown by at an alarming rate. It was transfers week, and also a crazy busy week as well, as we try to do our best to accomplish everything. It was awesome to see how busy we actually got. Haha. So, and now we're here.
The beginning of the week, other than transfers was pretty typical. Oh, I guess I should probably tell transfer news. Elder Suckow was shipped off to Lewistown, and replaced by Elder Painter, coming from Lewistown, MT. Haha what a coincidence. And I'm just staying here. Hooray I don't have to pack right before Christmas.
Like I was saying though, Monday through wednesday were normal for us, then Thursday hit. I got to spend the day with Elder Lunt waiting for our new companions. We actually ended up spending most of that time with the Big Fork Elders, having lunch and doing a bunch of service. It was fun. Haha. We picked up our companions around 6pm, had the transfer dinner @ the stake president's house, and headed home.
Oh, I forgot to mention Tuesday. For our dinner on Tuesday, we drove down to Kalispell to be part of a birthday party for the Bodily family. And unexpectedly, they also secretly planned to celebrate both Elder Suckow's( Dec 12th) and My birthday(Dec 14th) as well. So, it was a big old birthday party. Super sweet.
Friday, we were super hectic. We went from a normal morning of studies to 4 lessons in the afternoon and evening, while somehow still find time to sit down and play Sorry with Verna. We had a less active lesson with the zone leaders, and 2 investigator lessons, Inga and Jerry. Inga by the way is now a new person, and Jerry is super awesome. Then of course dinner. Haha. It was a super hectic day.
Saturday we had planned on doing our weekly planning, and we did, but we mostly did service in getting the church ready for the big Christmas party later that day. And it was super fun.
Sunday actually was really the only nornal day after transfers. We had church, and later taught Malcolm, had dinner, and spent the evening with Jason. What fun. Haha.
Ok, so for a little bio on Elder Painter. He us barely older than me. He is from Kearns, Utah. Has 4 younger brothers, one of which is in the MTC. He loves to draw and is super sarcastic and funny. I love serving with him already. It's awesome.
Let's see, It's been a while since I've sent a spiritual thought. Has everyone seen the "Christ Child" video yet, or have been working on Light the World? They are both excellent opportunities to show our faith in Jesus Christ and spread His love this Christmas season. A quote that I love from President Monson goes something like this. To understand the true meaning of the spirit of Christmas, one only need remove the last sylable, and it becomes the spirit of Christ. That is so true, and I hope that we can all keep that in mind moving forward, approaching this sacred Holiday.
I hope all of you have a great day this week, and a happy Holiday season. Stay safe out there, and I will too. Haha. See ya next week!
Love,
Elder Sherwood
Pictures:
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| Happy Birthday Elder Suckow and Elder Sherwood. |
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| Elder Sherwood and Elder Painter at the Stake President's house for dinner. |
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