Dear Family,
Golly, this week was a blur. It's hard for me to
remember everything that happened. There are some Mondays that I come
and sit at the computer and have so much to say but don't know how to
say it. Today is one of those days. I've been sitting here for about 15
minutes looking at the screen trying to conjure up a sentence or two.
What's so hard about typing an email about my week??? I just feel
deflated. Don't worry, I don't mean that in a bad way. My brain seems to
shut down on the "Day of Jubilee." It's probably because my mind has
been running a million miles an hour since the last Preparation Day.
Don't get mad at me for summarizing my week in a list:
-The baptism was incredible. Tons of people showed up to witness
Bro. White and Bro. Mckinnon get baptized after years of investigating
the church. I felt such joy for both families as they took giant leaps
toward being eternal families. Just like many other baptisms I've
witnessed, Bro. White had to be dunked twice because Elder Denton said
the prayer wrong. No big deal.
-We set baptismal dates with Cassi and her son Matt for the 20th of April.
Cassi really wants to make changes in her life after seeing her friend
get baptized last year. Matt (13 years old) has a great understanding of
the Gospel and is really solid too. Great people!
-Sunday was ward conference and we got a new bishop. The old Bishop -
now Bro. Stoll - is moving his family to Colorado to accept a job there.
Bishop Stoll will be replaced by Bro. Sanders. Bishop Sanders is a
chiropractor here in town so everyone knows him. He'll do great.
-I met a less-active family named the Sneeds up in Walnut Grove on Friday.
They lived in Lewiston and Preston for a long time until just a few
years ago. We had a blast talking about Cache Valley - Gossner's,
A&W, Macey's, Utah State, etc. I'm pretty sure they're my new
favorite family in the ward :) Haha as long as they don't get me too
trunky.
Besides that, we just worked our tails off visiting less-actives and
investigators. It was one of those weeks where I felt like we worked so
hard for barely any results (besides the baptisms, of course). But
that's okay, we can't always instantly see the fruits of our labors.
Transfer calls are already this coming Saturday. I just got here! Next Monday
I'll be sure to let you know what happened with that. And I also
promise that I'll send a longer email next time. Gosh, I don't know why
I'm so bushed... Maybe I just need to take a nap.
The Gospel is true! I love it and I love you.
Love, Elder Atkin
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