January 4, 2021

McClain Easton Mon, Jan 4, 2021, 11:37 AM to me Hey everybody! Not a ton to report this week but atill wantes to make sure I got an update out. This was the 4th consecutive week of our stay at home order, and it is starting to feel like the new normal. For the first 3 weeks or so it was tough to be in ojr apartment so much, but this week we switched it up by going to the church every day to work, and even changed our walk loop. Things are getting exciting. We spend a lot of our time making calls right now, which always leads to some funny talks. We have had plenty of people this week who will talk to us for more than 30 minutes about anything at all, and on the opposite end we have no shortage of people who pick up the phone, and switch between English and Spanish hoping to confuse us then hang up. No matter how the call goes, we are always grateful and have fun when people pick up. Last week we had a member give us some leftover turkey from Christmas, and I texted them to thank them, and messed up bad. The Spanish word for turkey is Pavo, but I accidentally said Polvo, which means dust. So I thanked sister Diaz for the delicious dust she fed us. That is truly how to express gratitude. This week with the nrw year starting, I spent a lot of time reflecting and planning for what I want to become this year, and I found so much inspiration in the scriptures during the process. I am learning that prayerful study of the words the prophets, as they testify of Christ, can speak directly to my soul, and to yours as well. Just like Mormon says in Moroni 7:13, "But behold, that which is of God inviteth and enticeth to do good continually; wherefore, every thing which inviteth and enticeth to do good, and to love God, and to serve him, is inspired of God." When you need guidance and inspiration, seek it out in the scriptures and pray, and whatever you feel prompted to do, if it invites to turn to Christ, is the will of God! Be ready to accept his plan for you! I hope everyone has a great week! Thanks for reading, and thanks to everyone who has sent emails, you all are the best! Elder Easton