On Wednesday we had an all mission conference which also included a mini-transfers. My new companion is Elder Yates. He is from Miles City Montana. He is a really cool Elder. He is one of the missionaries that came in from the Cherry Hill mission. His last area was Long Branch, which is where Elder Larsen just went. Elder Yates may be my last companion as well. On the 4th of August we have transfers, and they will most likely put us in a three-some for the last 2 weeks or they will just have some areas combine when Elder Godfrey and I go home. Either way.
This week has been a little rough and stressful for me. I am now in charge of the area basically, and my companion doesn't know anything about the area yet, so planning is completely up to me. I've been in this situation before, but it's still stressful when it happens. I also haven't been sleeping very well, which hasn't been helping at all.
That's a bummer that Nick hasn't got his call yet. Hopefully he gets it this week. I know that during the summer the number of misionaries entering the MTC and also submitting papers goes up considerably, so perhaps that is one reason it is taking a while. I hope, though, that he gets it this week. I know that when I was waiting for my call the suspense was almost unbearable.
Also, I'm sorry to hear that Ian broke his arm again. Hopefully he heals soon. And I am also really excited for Em getting Peanut back. I am excited to meet this dog.
We are doing well in the area. This week was a little slow, first off Elder Larsen saying goodbye, then the conference, and then showing Elder Yates the area so he could get to know everything. Hopefully this week things will pick up.
In other news this week Joseph's baptismal date fell through. He went on vacation last week and isn't getting back until Next Monday. So we won't even be able to visit him at all this week. However, on the positive side of things, we'll be able to focus a lot on Samuel. He has come really far in the last few weeks, hopefully soon we'll be able to commit him to baptism. He has already made some big changes in his life, and I know that he can continue to improve his life, and he'll want to be baptized. I just hope that happens before I go home.
We also have another investigator who is doing really well. Her name is Katherine. She is Dominican. She said she would come to church yesterday, but she didn't come. She has accepted a baptismal invitation, and is praying about a date. We just need to get her to come to church, and I know she'll be baptized.
Things are going really well right now in this area. I love this area so much. I have grown to love the people so much. This is a great area to be my last area. The ward here is really strong as well.
Next week I do not know if or when I'll be able to check or send an email. Next Monday I have the departing trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. So, I have no idea what time we'll be gettin back from that. If I don't get back on time Monday I'll do it on Tuesday sometime.
Also, here are a couple of pictures.
The first one is a picture of me in missionary clothes. I hope this is what Dad was looking for.
The other one is Elder Larsen with Samuel and Dolores. Dolores was really sad that Elder Larsen left. She cried. She was happy to meet my new companion as well though. This picture is from Tuesday when we went to say goodbye.
I love you all and hope you have a good week this week. I hope Ian recovers quickly and Nick gets his call. I hope everyone is having a great summer, and I can't wait to see you again.
Love,
Elder Isaac Ellsworth
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