Transfer!

Hey!!!

So this week was pretty good. We have begun teaching a new guy named Andre and he is very willing to hear the gospel and hear about the Book of Mormon. He is so spiritually strong and he told us that the story of Joseph Smith was so cool to him because he says he feels the same way, that he is looking for which church is true and where to go for the truth. I love teaching people especially about the Book of Mormon because it is what sets us apart. Because if the book of Mormon is true then Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God and God restored the true church on the earth with the proper priesthood power from God. I love the gospel and how much it can bless people!

But other news!

I did get transferred. I am no longer in the Riverside stake where I have spent the first almost nine months of my mission. I am now serving in Corona, Lincoln YSA and Auburndale ward. I’m excited to be in a YSA ward. So, it's pretty exciting and that's why I'm emailing a little later than usual because I just got to my new area with my companion Elder Lowry. He's been here for one transfer. I'm still district leader but in a new area. I don't know that much about the area yet. This place is more rural and more like home. It's a lot like Rifle, Colorado.  My new companion is pretty cool so far as I can tell. Yes, I’m quite a bit bigger than him. We actually live in a home share which is a refurbished barn and it is really, really cool. It's still really, really hot. But all of this part of California is. It's really cool though to be in a more rural area. I'm just kinda scared and nervous and not sure what to do but it's gonna be good. Change is good.

Here is a rundown of the photos:

1. My last sunset in my old area.

2. Bigfoot is found in California (this one is especially for my mom!).

3. Yes, this is a dead crow.Hahaha that picture is something another elder and I started doing. Every time we see a dead animal we take a picture of our nametag next to it and send it to our families so we can send nametag pictures like all the other missionaries. Haha are we creative or what?

4. Even missionaries have toys!

5. Gorgeous flower

6. I am on the move. My life seems so small!

7. This is me and my new companion, Elder Lowry.

8. Me and my old companion, Elder Victorino.

9. These are my main dudes, Elder Victorino, Elder Yeaman, me and Elder Hunt on Mt. Rubidoux      

10. The gang in a church gym. Elder Victorino, Me, Elder Hunt, Elder Yeaman. (I've served with Elder Hunt in my area for the last six months. You remember how I told you there was an elder I would sign with all the time? That's Elder Hunt. Honestly Elders Victorino and Hunt are two of the best missionaries and true friends I have ever met. I am already planning on doing stuff with both of them after our missions. Even in this short time they have become two of my best friends.)

Though I will miss the ward and the people in my last area I am excited to meet new people and help others come closer to Jesus Christ! I am missing fair so much. I miss my family that's the thing that’s hardest, not being with the family. 

Love ya!!!