Ok, Sorry if I sounded worried. I was worried but not too bad. I do want you to keep me informed of everything that is going on. And dont worry to much about my back. Im ok. Elder Czerepinski (sir-pin-ski) knows a chiropractor in Oakley that is a member, and will fix me (or tell me what is wrong) for free, so I think that we will pay him a visit next week.
Well, I was super worried about this transfer, because it is Elder C's last transfer, and usually when Elders are on there last transfer, they are super lazy, but not Elder C! He is awesome. He wants to work hard to the end. He is a little (ok a lot) different, but hes great. He is CRAZY! But he knows the scriptures so well and is a great teacher. He is from Madison Wisconsin, but lived in Payson, Utah right before he came out. Hes had it rough. His parents are divorced (still members I think), and they really don't want anything to do with him. When he flies home in 5 weeks, he is flying into Salt Lake, but doesn't really know where he is going to live just yet... I told him that i will give him our number, so if he needed someone to pick him up from the airport, or needed a ride somewhere, or for heaven sakes even a place to stay for a couple days, he could give you a call. I hope that's ok. Its kinda sad, but he truly is a great missionary. It has been really humbling having these companions with no support. They don't even get letters from home most of the time! It really makes me feel guilty for taking my family for granted my whole life. When I think that life is tough, I just remember that I have a family that loves me, and into today's world that is sooooo valuable. I'm blessed, very very blessed. So I will let you know if he needs a ride from the airport, when it gets closer to the end of the transfer.
Well things are great. I'm just keeping my head held high, and moving forward when things are rough. I think I put to much pressure on myself sometimes. I have fear and not faith - something I need to work on. But I have great experiences that make up for the crappy ones. Yesterday was actually probably one of the best days of my mission! We had a great day! The biggest thing that made the day, was that Cecilia and Lou ( I love them to death) were at church! They are the sweetest old people, and haven't been to church in over 30 years! It was so good to see them in sacrament meeting! Then after church we went to Danville for Elder C's investigators baptism. It was a good one. Then we went from Danville to Oakland for the "why I believe" fireside. It is a night of testimonies of people that have recently been baptized. It was powerful! We had one of our investigators there - Denise. She wants to be baptized in November! Oh, and I cant remember if I told you, but we set a date with Steve for Nov. 7th! Yay! So things are going good.
I really don't need anything. I haven't gotten the package you sent yet, but I should get it at zone conference next week. I don't need anything urgent, but next time you do send a package, I could use a pair of old jeans to do service in. We work on a ranch every week, and help out with Denise's horses. So a pair of old jeans would be great! And we can now listen to any music that keeps the spirit. So EFY is legal.
Well, I love you! I cant believe that Tyson will be home this week! Give him a big hug for me! I love you.
-Elder Cook
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