Thanksgiving Week!

Dear Family and Friends,

It has been such a big week! Monday and Tuesday were transfer day. It
was an exhausting couple of days. It was all worth it though, because
I got to meet my new companion! My new companion is Elder Bird. He is
the best. We have gotten along so well and are working our heads off.

Thanksgiving day was super fun! We went to three houses that day...
THREE! Geez. So much food. My goodness, by the end of the day, I was
about ready to explode. I loved being with the members and being able
to get to know them a little better though, they really are wonderful
people. It's been a while since I've laughed so much :)

Saturday was probably the coolest day this week. We had the wonderful
opportunity to go to the Nelson's, an elderly couple in the ward, and
load up a bunch of their fire wood onto their porch so they had easier
access to it. Brother Pithan was there helping us and afterward he had
us over for a thanksgiving leftovers lunch. It was a really cool
morning. The drive was a little sketchy at times because it's been
snowing for three days straight, but we always say a prayer before we
drive, so we made it safe and sound.

The most exciting part of this week happened a little later Saturday
night, we had our second lesson with Ashton!! We were very excited
about this because people rarely keep their first appointment, let
alone their second! Currently, her baptismal date is January 2nd! The
lesson went so well and we were able to help resolve any and all
concerns she had. She has kept all her commitments, including her
commitment to read the Book of Mormon, pray about Joseph Smith and the
Book of Mormon, and keep her return appointment. She also kept her
commitment to come to church the next day, which she enjoyed, and she
said she would bring her sister to the next appointment if she would
come! We are so excited for Ashton because she is making such good
decisions. She is the coolest! Keep her in your prayers as she
progresses toward baptism.

I love and miss each of you very much, thank you for your prayers, we
have seen the blessings. Thank you for all the letters, they mean a
lot!

With love,
Elder Thomas


SNOW!   

Elder Bird and I :) (We're super weird. We talk in British accents so much, I fear I'll come home and you'll think I served in England!)

Preparation day!

Preparation day with the Pithan's :)