week 1

This week was like a day looking back, but each day felt like a week as i went through it. I bear testimony that I was assigned at the right time, because the zone and district I'm in are all older than me and they all have amazing stories. I have 3 other missionaries in my District, my companion Elder Wynder (like winding a clock), my DL Elder Christman, and his Companion Elder Umahi. My companion Elder Wynder is from Alberta Canada, and he is going to Halifax also, Though he lived there only two years ago and he's afraid of running into his Ex-Girlfriend. Elder Christman is a good old Idaho Boy, and we lovingly call him Grandpa because he's always got a story, and he is able to teach us so much. Also after working out everyday he walks like a 90 year old. Elder Umahi is from Nigeria, after graduating high school at 16 he played semi-pro soccer, and came to college at UVU last semester, and he is barely younger than me. We have laughed so hard this week together, and have grown our testimonies together as well. Today we got to go to the Provo temple and me and my 3 hombres did initiatories for a sisters family names. On the way out Elder Umahi and I were Joking around and we passed by a girl who "looked Distressed", we both got the prompting to talk to her so we did. she poured out her frustrations with a boyfriend and we were able to listen and allow to to let it all out. Elder Umahi shared his testimony of god's love and we left her with a prayer that she would be guided by the spirit, know god's love for her, and see the blessings in her life. The spirit was definitely there, and this is one of many experiences I've had this week.