14.3

Curious about the subject line? I've all but run completely run out of witty one-liners, so this references that this email is covering Transfer 14, week 3. Woo!

This week was fan-flipping-tastic. In every way :)

Highlight of the week: our lesson with Josie and her family. Talk about a desire to come closer to the Savior. Wow. We've taught her all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and she's preparing to be baptized on the 31st of December. This week, we began to cover some of the commandments that we live as members of the church. The first one we went over with them was the Word of Wisdom (the Lord's law of health for us--ways to keep our body and spirit healthy. see Word of Wisdom). This is generally a pretty tough one for people to start to live. Josie expressed that she'd been drinking coffee daily for many years. We started to talk to her about the process of overcoming habits and addictions, when she cut us off and explained: "I'm ready to give it up today; it won't be a problem. I'm just glad I know." You should have seen mine and Elder Tollefson's jaws drop. Every lesson with her since then has been remarkably similar. It's been wonderful having the opportunity to be with her as she learns more about the Gospel. 

Apart from that, the week has been excellent! Too many things to type about, so we'll leave it at that story :)

OH!! If you'd like a Christmas Card from my companion and I, please email me your address ASAP. 

That'll be all. Have a jolly week, and remember the reason for the season (hint: it's Jesus Christ)

Elder Kraus

New War Wagon!! And other happenings...

How do I even describe this week... It's been a while, but here's some highlights:

We were able to have a phenomenal lesson with an individual named Jonathan. He's investigating the church as a result of the interactions he's had with the mormon high-schoolers whom he teaches. We taught him and his family all about the importance of families and baptism. He's planning on coming to church this Sunday, and yeah! Life is grand in terms of teaching :) 5 investigators came to church this past Sunday! Wooo!! 

Other happenings...

Mission Leadership Council for quite a while on Tuesday, which was grand... hoping to see some good changes in the mission as a result.

Exchanges with Elder Trottier on Wednesday; that went well!

Trained at District meeting Thursday...

Friday was packed with lessons! Brought out fantastic members, got food poisoning (conquered it and lost a couple of lbs too ;)) and got everything ready for the Stake missionary meeting Sunday.

Saturday was a Mini-MTC all day!! Twas great being able to train prospective missionaries--couldn't get Bryant off my mind when working with them all... Any progress with your decision? :) Then we had the ward party, which so many people came to! That was fantastic!

Sunday we had Stake Vitality, which the Stake President finally came to!! Missionary-member relations are improving across the board, and great things are happening in Farmington. 

I love this work; I love this gospel. :) 

Stay wonderful, and go to Mormon.org!!

Oh! And the title line... we got a little change in mission vehicle.... 2017 V6 Toyota Tacoma, complete with backup camera and GoPro mount. It'll be rough transitioning to normal vehicles again someday...

Anywho, love you all!!

have a wonderful week.

Elder Kraus