4th of July week

Wow this week has been interesting 

July 4, 2017: We had a branch pancake breakfast which was really good, with a few less actives coming out which was really good. Then we went and helped an older member of our branch moving some furniture which was fun. Then we headed home a bit early to avoid the traffic. Then we were invited to watch the fireworks with a member and his family at their home but President had told us we were to be at our homes by nine so we did not go, to my companion's displeasure.

Spiritual: Obedience is the first law of heaven.

July 5,2017: Not a whole awful lot took place, in the evening we went to visit less actives with Brother F which was really good, not much success but still a good experience.

Spiritual: Having a good leader is always a blessing.

July 6, 2017: We had district meeting which was fun, not too much new or exciting. We had the youth sports night which was good, but only one family showed up, but we still played ultimate Frisbee for a bit which was fun.

Spiritual: The importance of the one should never be forgotten.

July 7, 2017: We did service at the local food bank, then Elder S drove off the side of the road, luckily just into a small ditch so nothing was hurt. Then we did some planning which was alright.

Spiritual: Pay attention to your surroundings and you never know what you may miss if you don't.

July 8, 2017: We had a no drive day which kinda sucked. We did service at the local thrift store which was fun I guess. Then we did additional studies and planning.

Spiritual: Be grateful for your blessings  I asked Joshua why they could not drive and he said his zone has the fewest miles to use in the whole mission apparently since most of it is close together. Him and his companion are about an hour away from his DL which is interesting. He loves Estes Park .

July 9, 2017: We had a three hour meeting before church about both missionary work and then a bit of branch council which was good. Church was really good, the last hour was on self reliance which presentation I saw in my first area.

Spiritual: Missionary work should be central to all the work in the church.

July 10, 2017: Today my companion is going fishing while I will be doing more missionary focused things which will be good I hope, hopefully he does not think we can go fishing all day as I would like to have a P-Day for at least a few hours.

Spiritual: Sacrifice brings blessings.

God be with you till we meet again

Elder Joshua Patterson