Elder Austin's Journal Letter from January 20 - 26, 2014

Monday, January 20, 2014

Since Elder Spackman is leaving on Wednesday, he wanted to say goodbye to everyone.  After emailing, we went around to the members, less actives and investigators so he could say goodbye.  It was easy for me because I didn't have to do much!  The McRobbs had us over for dinner and they made us chicken curry.  Have you ever had it before?  It's really good and it's popular here in Scotland. So it was a nice, relaxing day for me.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Today was filled with more goodbyes from Elder Spackman.  I almost feel like I've had a couple of days off.  We had dinner at a less active's house named Tessy Obasuyi.  She's Nigerian and she cooks the best check and rice.  At 7:30 pm we loaded up the car and drove to the Ayr elder's flat.  We're staying here for the night because we have to drive to Glasgow tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

It was an early start today.  We got up at 5:30 to leave for Glasgow at 6:30.  It was an hour and a half drive, then I dropped off Elder Spackman.  Elder Benesch was there, so we wandered around the city for a while.  It's always good to catch up with him.  We went back to the bus station and I met my new companion, Elder Urbieta.  He's from Dayton, Ohio and he's been out for 9 months.  I'm still the senior companion, but he's a good guy and I think we'll do good this transfer.  After driving back to Stranraer, I took him around to meet all the members of the branch.  Hopefully, this will be a good transfer!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Today was basically an introduction day for Elder Urbieta.  I took him around and introduced him to pretty much everyone in the area.  He's a hard-working kid so I'm excited to work with him.  Home-sickness isn't a problem with him, so that's a relief!  I know this area has a lot of potential, so this could be a make or break transfer.  I'm feeling less stress and more motivation to go out and work!

Friday, January 24, 2014

It was an alright day today.  My favorite part was when we went to see a man named Jim McDonald.  He's a less active member who invites us back every week.  He's done a lot of crazy things in his life and he always has a story to tell.  Jim is a big guy who is intimidating if you didn't know him personally.  When you talk with him about the gospel or help him feel the Spirit, he becomes one of the biggest softies you'll ever meet!  Other than meeting with him, nothing really happened.  Me and Elder Urbieta area kind of different, but that doesn't bother me.  He's 22 and from Dayton Ohio.  He's a good guy and he has good intentions, so we'll do fine.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Do you know what today is?  Six months ago today, I reported to the MTC!  Holy Cow, the time goes by too fast.  I'm one-fourth of the way finished.  Before you know it, I'll be out a year!

Today, was a pretty good day.  Saturday is the day we reach out to all the out of town members and less actives.  The drives are so pretty and I love it!  We traced today and we found a few people, so I was very happy with that.  We were fed by a Nigerian less active family named the Obasuyi's.  They made us African chili and it was amazing!  It was a good day overall.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

It was a great day at church today!  We had one of our investigators there and she said she loved it!  On top of all that, I spoke in Sacrament meeting.  My topic was spiritual progression and how to be a better person, sound familiar?  Yes, I took Dad's saying of "be a better person" and turned it into a talk.  People said it was good, so I'll take their word for it.  We had a lunch appointment at the McRobbs and a dinner appointment with the McLeans.  Holy cow, I am stuffed!  Sister McLean made us salmon tonight and it was amazing.  She's a good cook, but not as good as you Mommy!

Love You!   Scott