Howdy!
This week really flew by. We said goodbye to Elder Lawrence on Tuesday, and he actually made it to Africa this time! We are glad that he is there, he was very excited to go back. This week we were focussing a lot on trying to build the trust of members, and a lot of our meetings canceled so we made and delivered lots of cookies which was fun. We have also been running and exploring all of the local trails. There are a lot of fun trails out here! We think with just a little work there could be a mega-awesome trail network.
One of the part member families we have been working with for about a month now gave us a bit of a sad/funny story. Apparently, the sisters reached out over Facebook and set up an in-person lesson with them on Monday (30 minutes after our zoom lesson). We were pretty surprised because they had told us they didn't want to meet in person because of COVID. The sisters were being invited over for a BBQ and were getting sent home with dinner. We got a text from the family yesterday saying that it has been a busy weekend and that they don't think they'll be able to have our meeting on Monday (probably because they will be meeting with the sisters). Anyway, it's sad because we've been meeting with them, giving them cookies, and trying to become friends for about a month, but the sisters send them one message over Facebook and they instantly get farther than we ever did. We are glad that they are still taking steps to come closer to Christ, even if they don't want us to be as involved as the sisters. But come on - white middle-aged Elders are discriminated against I swear. 😂
I gave a talk in Sacrament meeting which was really fun! One of our friends told us that she slept in, but she wants us to read the talk to her as part of the lesson this week which will be awesome! Elder Brooks and I are excited to work really hard this week and do everything we can to help our friends come to church! Any prayers for our friends would be greatly appreciated!
Lastly, Great Value frozen supreme pizzas are only $2.78. It may not be DiGiorno quality, but I'd say it's definitely worth a try!
I know that Jesus Christ is always aware of us and our situations and what we are going through! He is always there to help us and lift us up! If we will reach out to Him, we will be able to feel joy- regardless of what is happening, or not happening in our lives! I know that it is true! Spend time in the scriptures! It will change your life - I know it has changed mine!
Keep striving - True grit and faith in God brings true success
Elder Tanner Rogers
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| Elder Brooks organizing some of the cookies (this is a little less than half) |
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| A woolly worm we found on our apartment!! |
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| The ducks that now guard my hair clippers |
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| Me trying to take a selfie 🤦♂️ |
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| Us after conquering the Mauds Hughs Incline |
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| Me jumping into the love sack at the Websters' house (They are a solid family - I hope to be like them someday!) |
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My onion and celery omelet |
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| Us by an elk statue (You can tell I'm starting to put on pounds in this picture 😳) |
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