Well this week has been pretty crazy! A ton has happened. We had transfers on Wednesday. That was a pretty tough day I won't lie! It was tough saying goodbye to all of my good friends. Even though it is only for 6 weeks haha. But the meeting was so good! there were around 25 missionaries going home. It was a crazy meeting. Then we found out who our new companions are too. My new companion is Elder Davis! He is a great kid. He has been out for 5 months. He came into the mission when I was up in Pineville. We lived in the same apartment and got along really well. We became pretty good friends too. He is from Minnesota. We have gotten along pretty good so far. He will be a good last companion for me. We work well with each other. This week it seemed like everyone we tried to set up an appointment with cancelled. It was tough to find things to do. This week is going to be much better I can just feel it!
We did have a great lesson with one of our investigators who is 16. His name is Z. We talked a lot about the Book of Mormon and the reason we have it. It was a great lesson. He realized a lot about us and learned a lot. We left him with the commitment to read the Book of Mormon and pray about it. I think we are really going to be able to work with him and his brother a lot before I go home. I get along with them really well. They really like us. They are some of the kids that go to the bible study we have every Friday night. Speaking of bible study we had an awesome thing at it this week. So the guy that is the youth pastor is actually a less-active member of our church. He was baptized before Katrina, but after he just fell away. We talked to him after the bible study and were able to get to know him better and see his stance on the church. His only hang up is the Book of Mormon. He doesn't believe the people that were here in the Americas were the people in the Book of Mormon. He just believes in the Bible which is great! but now we need to help him realize the Book of Mormon is necessary. He really likes us and trusts us. I was actually able to work out with him this week too. He used to be a body builder. So I have really been able to connect with him since I am trying to get into good shape before I come home. So we will see where it goes.
Yesterday was one of my favorite Sundays of my mission. It was Stake Conference. I have attended all of the New Orleans Stake Conferences while being out here. I've served in NOLA my whole mission pretty much haha. It was so great! I loved being able to see all of my friends and the people I have been able to work with. I even saw Wun Dan Seng there! He was in the back with his Son. I ran up to him and gave him a big hug. I was so happy to see him there. He is doing so great and is going to the temple to do baptisms this wednesday and then in October he is going through for his endowments. I told him I want to come back and go through the temple with him. I also saw my 2 best little friends from Houma! Kennedy and Ruby. They remind me of Jacque and Jaycee. They even look like them. It was so funny. They both came running up to me at the end of church and wanted to do our secret handshakes we made up. I was luck I remembered them haha. That whole day I just reflected back on my mission and how much I love these people. It has been the best mission ever!
Hey mom I don't know if Sister Becnel texted you over a picture of me eating some incredible dessert, but they are looking at going to disneyland. I told them to text you or give you a call. They are the people that are professional Pastry Chefs. They feed us a lot. They fed us 2 times this week and it was incredible! They are great people!
Well that about sums up my week. It was tough, but yesterday made it all worth it. I am happy and excited for this last transfer. I am trying my best to finish strong. I won't lie though I am getting very excited to see you all again! I love you all so much. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Have a great week! Love you guys!
Elder Smith
ps mom and dad are you guys going to be home this week? I am sending home a package today and I want to make sure you guys get it. I can overnight it our 2 day ship it. Just let me know. :)
pss the boss's we are meeting up with them today in New Orleans this afternoon. I'm going to take Davis down to the city. I am also going to go and get my new shoes. I wore a whole in my other running shoes haha. I love you guys!
(Elder Andrews)
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