This week was super awesome, I am having a blast in this area. Our district is getting closer and more friendly, so that is fun, and my dad (elder Robinson) also got transferred down to this area so I get to see him every now and again. Elder Angles is a pretty cool man. He's very business minded, organized, and focused. He's not really the type of guy that expresses his emotions very much, but we have a pretty good relationship. He really has one of the most unique minds I've ever seen before. He has a very interesting perspective on the world and I learn a lot when we talk. It reminds me of talking with Jacob, he's a very intellectual man.
We had a rougher time with our investigators this week, but I felt like we still had great effort. A few of them dropped the lessons with us and we only had one that came to church, but hopefully this next week will go a little bit better. Some days I wish I could just make people's choices for them, but I've got to be patient and let free agency have it's turn. Serving and helping here opens my eyes to a glimpse of what our Heavenly Father feels when we make choices for ourselves. I worry a lot about how the people are progressing and if they'll continue strongly in the gospel after we're gone. I can't imagine what it will be like to have kids to worry about... All of this makes me very grateful for the patience that God has had and still continues to have with me. If only we could all just make the right choices all of the time!
The recent news with the church actually hasn't affected us at all. Nor has the world news. We haven't had to deal with any people who are particularly interested in that stuff so it's been pretty calm. However, I imagine it will only progress to get worse. I don't really worry about that stuff too much, we already know all the bad stuff is going to happen, so best enjoy the good times while we have them and just trust in the Lord! And then enjoy the bad times too! :)
Spanish is coming a little bit better. I can follow conversations pretty well, but I still feel like a child in my comprehension and when I speak. I just try to be patient with myself and not get down when I don't understand anything. Most of the time I just smile and try to show the people that I love them through my actions.
So something super cool--the Blasdell family actually moved into my ward the same time I transferred down here. I met them yesterday! Jill Blasdell and Greg Glazier, but I didn't meet her husband. Bishop asked me to bear a brief testimony during sacrament meeting and I mentioned I was from southern Utah. They approached me after the meeting and asked me specifically where. Turns out they know you guys, they know our house, they know the Townsend family and all about Kanab! We should be going over to have dinner with them sometime this week and we'll take some pictures then.
All I can say is that life is good in the service of God. I don't have to worry about too much and I can just enjoy learning about the gospel and helping other people. Couldn't ask for much more except to bring my family with me. Can't wait to see y'all at Christmas! Have a good week and enjoy the snow-Love you all tons!
Con mucho amor,
El Elder Jenson
P.S. -Go out with the missionaries sometime this week if you can. One of our members came with us and absolutely changed the heart of one of our investigators. You all have something unique that the investigators need to see and hear, so make sure that you take the opportunities that come!! Love you!
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