Hello loved ones!!!
Sooo these past few days have been absolutely insane. Let's start with the week's highlight: his name?
Andrew Lindbloom.
Andrew is somewhat of a legend. I've had the blessing of teaching him since I first came to Durango in November. He's been steadily learning and living the Gospel for such a long time (he's literally been a full tithe-payer for over a year) and this past week, (the 4th, to be exact :)), he was finally baptized. The spirit there was indescribable. People like Andrew remind us every time the absolute joy that comes from living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Andrew included on his baptismal program the following words from Boyd K. Packer:
"If we could only understand
All we have heard and seen,
We'd know there is no greater gift
Than those two words-- "Washed clean!""
I know that that statement is true. There's nothing that brings greater peace or consolation than the knowledge that, through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and through the Ordinances and Covenants of His Gospel, we can become clean. Clean from our mistakes, and comforted through the mistakes of others. All that is unfair in this life will be made right through Christ. I love that!
On a slightly less serious note, Andrew makes the greatest Reuben (king of sandwiches) that I've ever had. Ever. If you're ever in Durango, go to Bart's Deli (across from Walmart). It will be one of the greatest food choices you've ever made. :)
In other news, transfers happened! Annnnd (drum roll please) I'm staying in Durango! :D this'll be 9 months here... I've been blessed with 2 of the greatest areas in the mission (Kayenta and here), and I hope never to leave.
Anywho, it's been a long time since I've sent any pictures, sooo here's pictures of some of the adventures from the last few weeks! We hiked with the Red Mancos District last week in Vallecito, and the Cortez District this week in Mesa Verde! At the risk of sounding somewhat elitist, I must say we have the most beautiful Zone in the mission. And this last Saturday, before the baptism, we got the opportunity to help Brother Monie clear some ENORMOUS trees off of his property. We're not able to use power-tools, but that didn't stop us from being the greatest lifters and clearers of logs and brush there ever was! Enjoy the pictures :)
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