August 6th, 2012

Hey Dad, what a wonderful family reunion. It sounds like you all had a blast. Thank you for the words of wisdom. I always appreciate them. Also, i made it a goal that i wanted to run 5 miles by the end of this transfer, and this morning i ran 5. It was totally wicked. Did you get the CD that i sent you with pictures on it? Also our mission president is strongly encouraging all those who are eligible, to vote in the presidential elections. What do i need to do about that? This week was another busy week in the field. Sister Randall and I went on exchanges with sister Northcutt and sister Toala in Dardenne creek. They they are such wonderful sisters, i enjoyed every minut of it. On Tuesday while sister Toala and we were out tracting she introduced me to a game she plays with her companions. You take turns doing the door the initial door approach. And who ever gets 20 doors opened to them wins. You wouldn't think that would take that long. I think collectively we knocked doors for 5-6 hours before she hit her twentieth door. It keeps you engaged and the mood light. We found some awesome potential investigators. I'm excited to hear how they turn out. On Wednesday we were still on exchanges in Dardenne, and our Zone leaders Elder Perks and Elder Rudd called us asking if we'd like to have a mini missionary come join us. We were able to rearrange our schedule and Thursday night we picked up sister Meadows from the st. Charles building. From there we departed for Warrenton to do exchanges with sister Silvers and Sisters Brinck. I was out with sister Brinck and our mini contacting a referral on Thursday and sadly enough our referral wasn't home. Sister Brinck and I were ready to move onto our next location when sister Meadows in her excitement asked if could do some tracting in this neighborhood. We were blessed in being able to contact Laina. She was the neighbor of the referral we had originally gone out there to seek out. She was outside with her three children. She was very friendly and has some really great questions. She didn't go to church growing up and only recently decided that she wanted to learn more about god. She had heard about the LDS church and invited missionaries back to her home. Its amazing how the lord places people in our paths her are ready and seeking. Saturday night was transfer calls. Both sister Randall and I are being transferred out. They white washing our area, bringing in a new set of missionaries. Sister Fallentine, who's been out for about 4 months i think and then a new missionary. I'm sad to leave, but at the same time have been here a long time. I know that sister Fallentine and her trainee will do great her. These call are inspired. I have been called to Frontenac. Supposedly the rizt part of town, that's what everyone keeps telling me at least. And i will be serving with sister Grover and Sister Pederson. Little nervous about being in a tri, but at the same time am really excited. I am blessed to be able to learn from two great sisters instead of just one. Love you sister salmon