Hey fam!!
Dang, sounds like things are going pretty good for everyone at home! It has been a crazy week and things have been going insane here! I can't believe how fast time is just rolling by and the changes that are happening here in the mission. Elder Kredt and I got some pretty crazy news this week that we were not expecting. He is actually going to be getting transfered back to Vegas for his last six weeks and I will be getting a new companion. Elder Kredt is going to be working in the office and doing technical support for the senior couples because they are getting behind a little bit right now. So that is going to be a pretty cool opportunity for him. I am going to be getting a guy named Elder Seljested and he is from Kansas from what I hear. I honestly haven't met him yet so we will see tonight what he is like! It is always an adventure to get a new companion. You have to completely change up the style to take in what he does and what you do to make it all work. But it is good to learn how to adjust to others and to just work hard no matter what.
Right now things in our area are doing much, much better! This 40 day fast thing is really kicking into gear. There was a lady that a member brought last week to church and her name is Sam. We were able to meet with her and teach her for the first time, which was awesome. We had a really good lesson and she has committed to meet with us again this week. She wants to read the Book of Mormon and she seems really interested and has a soft heart right now. This fast has been a huge blessing to the missionaries here in the stake. We have found several new less active members who we will start working with and they are being prepared to go to the temple. The Lord truly is preparing the hearts of the people here.
As for the Elders in our zone, everyone seems to be doing alright. It is probably time for change. It is going to be very interesting because the entire leadership except for me, is changing this transfer. We are getting 4 new district Leaders and my companion is a new zone leader, as well. So I am sure that there will be some training involved, but it will be good because I know 3 of the district leaders and they are really solid Elders.
Things in Mesquite are finally changing this week. We are only supposed to be in the 80's which is going to be awesome!! It seems like it has changed literally overnight! Last week we were still tipping in the 100 degree range and now we are down to 80 or so. I am really hoping that Nevada isn't just playing with my mind and that it is actually going to start cooling down now. It is definitely time.
But I hope all is well. Sorry I don't have too much to report on as to how things are going. It has been a pretty crazy morning. We have had some issues with some of the Elders and their driving… Fun, fun right??:) haha You just gotta keep on keeping on, is what I have decided. It is good to learn all of these skills and be put under pressure sometimes because I am sure life at home is much worse.
Thank you so much for the package mom and for the letter. As for fast food restaurants around here, there isn't too much. haha We have a Jack in the Box, a Subway, and 2 McDonalds. Oh and a Taco Bell that they just put in a few months ago. That has been the big news of Mesquite for a while haha. But thank you for all that you do for me and for the prayers that come my way. I feel them each day.
As for what Stratton said from my letter- that is very, very true! haha This is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. But it is weird, because I wouldn't trade it for anything. A mission isn't a gloomy thing or something that sucks, it just tests you and pushes you to see how far you can go. It really is like they say "The Best 2 Years!" haha
I love you guys and hope that everyone stays off the roads by Crapo Farms for a few days...;) haha I am sure the kids will do fine. Just tell them to be safe and to enjoy the long nights. I would really give a lot to be back digging spuds, so enjoy it! I made some of the best memories of my life there and can't wait to do it all again. Thanks again for all you do! Ill talk to you soon!
Love,
Elder Crapo
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