Wow..this week! I don't
even know how to describe it!! Maybe the weirdest week I've had so far. It’s
been both rewarding and exhausting. Half of Thursday,
all Friday
and most of Saturday
were sick days for my companion and I! I was only down Friday. So we were stuck
in the apartment. And yet I couldn't even catch up on sleep. I was too busy planning
our whole week and preparing lessons while he slept. That’s my life as a
trainee right there! We had a ward member bring us lots of soup and Gatorade
though (because she's cool like that)! But other than that those were the longest
days ever. I would rather be out teaching!
Transfers came in yesterday and I'm still in DeLand with
Elder Cooper. I'm excited about staying, but can't wait to be done with
training. I'm sick of all this country music my companion listens to. It just bums me out cause it's boring and isn't mood up-lifting. Only 6 weeks left. BUT
on the bright side of things, the beach wedding was AWESOME!! It rained for like 5 minutes, but was great
after that and was pretty nice. Also our newest investigator, Priya (Stetson
college student), basically set her own baptismal date!! She is THAT pumped! It’s
on October 11th! Jesse was released from the hospital and is
recovering and is doing a little better so thank up for all the prayers:) We
also had exchanges this week with the Zone Leaders and I stayed in DeLand with
Elder Peacock who is AWESOME!! We went
to Texas Roadhouse for dinner that night and someone paid for our food!!! YAY!!
It was sweet! We don't know who though.
This part of my email is a tip for vacationers coming to
Florida...Just kidding, but it seriously is something I've learned here. The water
is ALWAYS warm when you want it cold. And the hot water is like lava….NEVER
cold water!! Sorry, I just thought I'd
throw that in haha! We had stake conference this week and our new stake
president is AMAZING! A professor at Stetson College we talked to for like an
hour on campus one day. He's in the DeLand 1st ward, but still, I'm excited to
have him in! It was crazy though because the whole stake meets in one chapel
unlike Utah that usually has like 2+!
Here is possibly one of my new favorite scriptures-D&C
64:33 "Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation
of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great." That
just really rings true to missionary work. I can just feel the power and responsibility I
have for being here. I know I was called to serve for a reason and I'm happy to
say I'm getting the hang of it! It just takes a while to adjust. Although I'm
by no means the best teacher, I know that what I do have to offer is a bright
spirit and just overall my absolute best. I'm helping lay that foundation to bring
it to others lives. I've witnessed how it works and know that the better I
become the stronger that foundation will be. It's through those small and
simple things I'm doing now that help build that up!!
I love you all and appreciate all that has been done for me!
I wouldn't be out here if it wasn't for all the help I've received over my
life! I thank you for all the many prayers, love and support that has been given
while I'm away! I love and miss you all!
-Elder Olson
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