Elder Tanner Rogers: I Don't Think I Could Force Feed You My Toenails

Howdy,

It was a pretty good week. We all got our test results back and they were negative, which was good. We got as much work done as possible during our quarantine though. We also did our best to have some fun in the apartment. One day Elder Leavitt was singing "It's Cold Outside" because, well, it was cold outside, and I started quoting Elf. I was closer to the wall than I thought I was because instead of pretending to run into the wall I actually did and bruised up my arms pretty good. This is why you don't cover your eyes and pretend to run into walls. We also had some of the pills that turn into animals from the care package from the sisters and we put them in our mouths to see if they would work. They did. Mine was a rabbit. They were very slimy.

It was a bummer that we couldn't participate in all the things that we wanted to in person because of the virus, but I'm grateful for the technology that allows us to have meetings with our investigators and other missionaries over zoom calls - even though they are not as good. I really enjoyed listening to President Nelson's address on Friday and it has been fun looking for things I am grateful for.

I finally got to go running out here. It was pouring rain on Saturday, but my companions promised that we could go to the track. It was so awesome!! They said I could have a little less than 20 minutes so I just did 3 miles. I did it in 16:50 (5:53, 5:35, 5:22), and it felt nice. The 400 jump lunges two days before made it a little stiff, but it wasn't too bad for a fat guy in the wind and rain who hasn't run in almost a month, especially considering I was just trying to enjoy it. I love running so much.

Lastly - haircuts are a rip-off. When my companions told me that it cost 17 bucks to get a haircut I was super bugged, so I went out and dropped 40 bucks on some clippers so Elder Leavitt could cut my hair. I cut his hair too. I may have spent all of my weekly allowance on hair clippers, but it will be worth it for the rest of my mission. Good thing I have some gift cards, member meals, and top ramen to live off of this week haha.

Anyway, have a great week you guys!! I know God lives and loves all of us!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Keep striving!!

Elder Rogers

Us at a part member family baptism yesterday - Elder Robinson did the baptism and confirmation. I was able to be a part of the circle for the confirmation.