What a Week - August 27, 2018

Wow. Y'all are lucky I survived this week so I could tell you about it! 

Suffice it to say, I haven't had a spare moment this whole week. I've never been more tired, busy, or happy in my life. 

That is, except for last Monday. I got pulled over, had to fight a parking ticket, and it was raining. I was not happy that day. 

But the rest was stellar. We had MLC on Tuesday, which was so good, and awesome to see so many people again. I also was able to give a musical number there, which was fun. 

The next few days were loaded with meetings, service, lessons and member dinners. It was so lit. Had very little time to find though, which is sad. 

On Friday we had exchanges with the YSA elders. I was with Elder Shelp. He is from Peoria, and they always went street contacting, which I've never really done before. Super funny though, we were on the opposite side of the street from some political activists who were asking people to fill out surveys. So many more people talked to them then us. It was sad. 

I've been pondering a lot about the people who reject us, and I've come to see how much popularity is a factor in that. It's not cool to talk to missionaries, and so people don't. But I believe that those who understand the gospel, will accept it. Therefore, my duty is to help people become informed of the gospel. 

I love you all! I'll send pictures in a minute! 


W/Sis. Harmon! S/o to the moon goons!

My man E Barney! 

W/Sis Back and E Anderson 

Getting pulled over....  (editor's note: First time getting pulled over! Apparently GPS doesn't work fantastic in Iowa City.  He ended up on a road for city vehicles only...at least it was not for reckless driving!)

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