April 21, 2015

Hi Family,

First of all Happy Birthday to Sam!!! I hope he had an awesome time at Lagoon, and got some good presents! That's so sweet how Bishop Bednar can just get up and speak without writing anything down! He is a beast!!

So I made it safe and sound to a new area! The area I'm serving in is the Volcano Cliffs ward, and my new companion is Elder Mikesell (you pronounce it Mike and then Sell) There has already been a ton of comments from everyone that both of us have different and weird names haha! Elder Mikesell is an awesome companion and a good Zone Leader! The Wynder's live in one of the area's in our zone so there is actually a good chance that I'll see them!

Being a zone leader is crazy, but awesome at the same time! There is so much more responsibility but I love it! This week we have dealt with a lot of missionaries that are struggling with some things within their companionships and themselves, so that has been kinda tough to see. But it is great to be able to help and administer to them when they need it! Our days are way busier and that's the best part! We get to do missionary work and help the elders and sisters in the zone with whatever they need, so we are on the go nonstop! I haven't had a day yet where I didn't fall right to sleep at night!

As for the area, I'm still getting to know the investigators and the ward and everything, so next weeks update will be a little better! We met with a family this week and taught them about baptism, and committed them to come to church. They came to church and Elder Mikesell said it was the first time they had come to church so that was cool! We found a couple new investigators who have appointments this week so I'll let you know how they go next week!

I love my mission so much and I am so grateful to wake up every day and put on the tag that bears the name of our Savior Jesus Christ on it! I love Him with all my heart and it's an honor to be able to serve him full time! I love you all and I hope you are staying safe and doing well! Talk to you later!

Love Elder Summerhays