"I
hate goodbyes". - Lloyd Christmas (Dumb and Dumber)
You'd
think that after about 16 months I'd finally learn how to say goodbye to
people... but I'm still not good at it.
So
I'm currently in Billings right now and this is my new area! I got a call
Wednesday night from President Wadsworth and he asked if I'd be willing to come in and
serve with Elder Wells. Yes... the Elder Wells that I served with in
#ZoneOfEnoch. Stoked to be with him again.
So
that call came Wednesday... and I left early this morning. I'll be honest and
say this is the hardest part about a mission, just having to leave all the
family you just made. Missions are why I have trust issues.
Today's
been crazy so far... got up early and drove to Billings... had meetings with
President Wadsworth and the office staff... it took roughly 4 seconds till the
shots were being fired about Utah vs BYU lol. Really looking forward to working
around President and the office staff... it's gonna be #PrankCity lol, we are
already getting at it with each other.
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I took several selfies on Sister Baird's phone when she wasn't looking... and
Elder Baird has switched out all red markers in our office for blue
ones...
So
that's been the day so far, I'm ready for a fat nap and some Cafe Rio (we have
one in Billings #Blessed) but I'll give you a run down of some stuff
that happened earlier in the week.
-
did a random exchange with Elder Bennett Monday night. It's been neat to see him grow
the last few transfers, we went and taught our recent convert Ethan and it was
a sweet lesson. Ethan is solid.
-
had dinner at the Carlson's...Bishop Carlson is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time)
-
Elder Hunter and I passed a ball back and forth to each other 100x without it
touching the ground during comp study. #UnityExercises
-
Elder Bennett made me mac and cheese one night
- I
saw Elder Baird (Mission vehicle coordinator) on Friday... he told me he's gonna
be getting me blue ties to wear now that we are gonna be seeing each other
quite a bit.
-
Jon received the Priesthood this week. That was my favorite moment of the week,
even had on the red Utes tie my mom got him. I love him and that I was able to
teach him. Eternal Bro's.
Lot
more awesome stuff but I'm short on time and my mind is going back and forth
between 120 mph and 4 mph which probably isn't mentally healthy. I'm excited
for this new transfer and all it's going to teach me. Especially pumped for the
return of the bromance with Elder Wells. Pretty nervous about it all, and I
hated leaving the YSA, but the work goes on. I'm so grateful for areas that
honestly feel like a gut punch when I have to leave. It sucks, but it helps me
realize how much I have loved it. I'm grateful for my time in Bozeman and what
I learned here. You don't fully realize how much you love people till you have
to say goodbye. It's a family there, I'm gonna miss em. They've taught me a
lot, but especially how to stay anchored in the gospel even when dealing with
college and work. That's a lesson I'm glad I learned. They were a great example
to me and in a way big siblings to me, I have loved being around them. We are
already planning on a BDubs reunion next summer.
Max
(my Hispanic brother from Mexico who we have been helping get ready for a
mission) told me last night "you did your job, time to go help someone
else". That's a tough pill to swallow, I don't want to be done there, but
I'm grateful for this new opportunity with Elder Wells in Billings.
Sorry
this is a quick one... long story short, I'm in a glass case of emotions and
don't know what to do with my hands... (*quote
Ron Burgundy and Ricky Bobby in one sentence while describing feelings),
#AchievementUnlocked
Just
know the church is true and I'm loving it out here... which makes days like
this hard.
Sorry
if I don't get back to your emails today, love ya fam
- Elder K
Pics
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dysfunctional family/zone pics. Gonna miss this zone
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three of the best ballers I know
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pistol Pett and shaq'cache King
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