May 21, 2012

We have a new roof? That's cool that dad's workers came and did it. Did we get a discount? Did you tell them you had a daughter on a mission and son who's preparing? Its a good conversation starter. Try it sometime. So how are the newlyweds? I don't have Claire's address so i can't write her, and she hasn't written me for a while. You need to get on her case for me. :) This last week was transfers. I went and picked up my new companions sister Randall on Wednesday. She's from Orem, Utah. We get along very well so I'm happy about that. After transfers Amber Larsen (who drove us) took us out to lunch down on historic main street and we had toasted ravioli. It was really good. It’s a St. Louis special. The lord has blessed us so much this week. We've received so many referrals. Things are going so well with the people we’re teaching. The Lord is truly blessing us. Saturday was our mission bike day. We rode our bikes all over. It was so hot, but i loved it. Riding bikes opens new opportunities to meet and talk with people. And in preparation for Saturday we rode our bikes all day Friday as well. I had a blast. I felt a little bad for Sister Randall, but she seemed to enjoy it as well. We are in the process of finding her a more permanent bike so we can bike more. The bike she used was our landlord's and doesn't have gears. Saturday we had lunch at Christina's house (most progressing investigator). I felt bad when she first offered to feed us because she is on food stamps, but she insisted. We had an amazing time at her house. I’ve never seen her that happy. The Spirit is working with her and we're not the only ones to notice it. There are members in the ward that have mentioned a change in her countenance as well. She came to church on Sunday and surprised me when she told me that she was fasting. Her testimony has grown so much, and i feel so privileged to be a part of it. i love you all, i know that this church is true. I know that when we are obedient we do receive blessings, but its when we are exactly obedient that we experience miracles! sister salmon