So I'm currently training a guy called Elder Frost! He is from Texas, super awesome, 6.8 and you guessed it, plays basketball. He's pretty chill and we get along way good. He's got good goals and I think I will find lots of support from him and I hope I can do my best for him. We've already had an exciting first day for him. We get right back after the training conference and we get a phone call from a sister who needed a blessing. We head on our way and I teach him how to do a blessing in German. Realized I had no oil on me as I used the last of it in Köln, so we had a problem. Quickly rushed our way to a store, but the appropriate oil and bought a small container, and headed there. First day got to do a blessing so that was cool.

Also had a lesson his first day. Jessica called us and said we could meet today. So we went our way over there and taught her about hope. Apparently she is getting her kids back because the government sees the problem with her husband. But the husband is very angry and tries to sneak into her house. She lives on the second floor and tried to break in through the window so now Jessica literally has protection from her husband. Insane. 

We taught her about the book of Mormon and what it's about. We then later that night dropped a book of Mormon with a note in there from us. We shared about 3 Nephi 18 about the families, but also the importance of coming to church. She sent us a letter and said no one has ever written her a nice letter like that so I think we scored on that one.

Mike was baptized as you have probably seen. He is super happy and I am excited to teach him the last lessons. He will be a great member and he is already a hundred times happier as he was before. It is truly the coolest experience ever. Honestly something I can't express in words. 

It was sad to say goodbye to Elder Harman. Got one good last goodbye and he met the guy who was taking his place. That was an emotional experience haha. I'm gonna miss that guy. We got along really well.

Also got to say goodbye to Elder Ockey. He was one of my comps in Saarbrücken. He's going home as well. Way weird to see so many people I know go home... I'm going to miss them a bunch. 

So there you have it! Life is going well. I'm the new district leader here and training a guy as well. Let's see what's in store. 

Much love 

Elder Monroe

1 Goodbye to Elder Ockey

2 Elder Frost

3 Goodbye to Elder Harman

4 Baptism of Mike