Day 384

Brandon was good last week! Not too stressful, We were able to talk to a few new people this week. We were able to work closely with David this week, we challenged him to pray twice a day for a week. Next week we'll have him read his scriptures daily. We're hoping to see some improvement in him. He may need help that we as missionaries just can't give him. That's a real bummer about the fruit, but maybe you just needed a break this year. We had several people committed to come to church, but none came. It's ok because these people will continue working with us. Man I would kill for a slice of your cheese cake! maybe I'll have to fake and bake a cheesecake. That would be pretty good! It's been very hot and humid this week! I'm looking forward to this next transfer. I think it will be fun. It's gone by so fast. Transfers just fly by. Our area is nice, but our apartment complex isn't that nice. That's ok though, I don't have to live somewhere great to be happy. All that I care about is that I have a good companion and a washing machine.

I can't wait either! Although I finally feel that I have gotten to a point where I am confident as a missionary, and am at a good point. I have a real testimony of what a little consistent effort to study, pray, and go to church can do for someone. It's not to be under rated. Speaking of underrated, 3rd nephi, is such an underrated prophet. Did you know that no one could disbelieve him because he was ministered to by angels daily? No one could hurt him, they stoned his brother, and he just didn't care, he raised him back up from the dead and they kept going! It's mind blowing. His ministry is definitely one of my favorites!

All of those things that you just said.. Laundry, dishes, meals, are all that I have planned. I guess I'm pretty boring.

Also I aquired some cowboy boots at a yard sale, should I keep them or resell them? I like them and they are classy, but I'm wondering if I can pull them off. I like to yard sale because it's a great way to contact someone and talk about what we do as missionaries, plus sometimes you find neat things!

Lastly, I know everone is excited because my birthday is coming up, I know, I know. It's a big deal. Your son is going to be twenty two! But the real deal is how you're so excited to send me some more socks! I can't find the ones that I have anywhere up here! I need to go look around a little more today but I'll let you know. Oh also funny story, The sisters asked me how many times I went to the temple before I left, and I said "Probably around thirty" Sister Wray said "wow! how long where you endowed before you left?" and I said "Haha, long enough to do a few sessions!" Kind of awkward but I just laughed.

Love Elder Peterson!