Family! Another totally fast week down in ol' Mish Dish. But oh man, am I
exhausted. Walking a ton all week, and then playing sports all day on
Monday takes it's toll on a body. And I'm starting to feel it. Most 20
year old kids probably don't feel like this, but in all honesty, I feel
like I'm as old and Grandpa Ron. Whoever that is. You know, like when it
just hurts to get up, or bend down, or just be standing up. Maybe I'm
just complaining, but I feel like an old man. Actually my Mission had
made me even more pumped to be a Senior Citizen, how awesome is that
going to be? A little golf (and frolf), work in the Temple, a little TV,
a little restaurante, a little hangout with Grandkids, a little travel.
That sounds like the life! Yep, I bet I am the first 20 year old who is
a little jealous of his parents life. Usually it's the other way
around, right? Well whatever, first time for everything.
So it was a pretty solid week this week. I mostly did divisions with
the misionaries in my district the whole week, and those are always
fun. It's like a mini-vacation from your area. And as much as I love my
area, it's always nice to get a little change of pace going on. I was
literally as far away as I possibly could be in the Mission! The area
Ojo Caliente is on the borders of the Mish, and I was out there, pretty
sure we actually accidently left the Mission. Like I said, divi sions,
always an adventure. I always had to do divisions with the Zone Leaders,
which is definitely tiring, but a good exprience all in all. Other than
that, nothing too crazy going on. Oh, the President of the Mission and
his Family came to our Ward randomly last Sunday. That was a suprise.
But miracolously, tons of people came! Way more than normal, so I think
we got some good respects from the Pres. And actually, President and his
Family played with us all day today, and it was totally good
times.Nothing like playing Ball with your Mission President, and feeling
bad when you totally block him as hard as you can. Guess I won't be
Zone-Leader anymore. Easy come, easy go. But the good news is that I
think we have another baptism lined up for this next Saturday. It's
another niña, but this one has more than 8 years, so it counts for us!
Her name is Gabby. We've been teaching her, and her Family, and she by
far gets things more than anyone else in that house. And she is 11. Her
Dad is actually a member from way back, but never really got a hold of
anything and was never really active. But the rest of the Family aren't
members, perfect, right? Nope! Turns out the Dad and the Mom (Alma),
aren't married, just like everyone else here, so we have to get them
married and that sort of takes a long time. So considering I think I'll
have changes next week, I say Gabby is more than ready. And she
definitely is.
So yup, this is officially the last week of the change. It's been
incredibly fast. And unfortunately, some of my best friends of the Mish
are going home, so that's sort of a bummer. But I guess I'm really not
all that far behind them, just 4 months more and it'll be my turn. How
weird. But good at the same time. And so anyways, the Heat won the
championship! I'm happy about it, the Zombie Sonics beat the Lakes, and
they are total spases, and I kinda hate their crowd, so it's all good. I
still think it's lame LeBron sold out so much, but the dude deserved a
ring. Especially if he's putting up triple-doubles in the finals. And
just like that, that should be the very last NBA Finals I don't see for
the rest of my life. Yes. That's a good feeling. But at the same time, I
have been learning and growing a ton out here and wouldn't trade this
time for anything. The Mission was such a necessary part of my life, so
glad I made it out here. Hope you guys are doing awesome, because you
are all awesome. Keep on keepin' on.
Love,
Elder Abbott
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