Thanksgiving-2020

Hey everyone! Hopefullt nobody was scared away from reading this by my slightly unoriginal and certainly predictable title, however this week was one of the best. If you've read this far, you are in for a treat. This week began with exchanges with the ZLs, some of the missionary leaders, and it was a great experience. I learned a ton from Elder Clark, who had some profound insights that have really helped me so much. He encouraged me to just be patient, and to not become worried or anxious about taking a while to adjust. I think this is great life advice in general, we need to be patient! I need to learn this lesson more than anyone, but eventually we will see the Lord working in our life, just like we are promised in Mosiah 24:14-15. Then with Thanksgiving, we had a super fun day. We had a service project in the morning, however Elder Stastny and I got assigned to parking lot security to make sure nobody vandalized our cars, not the best job ever but we made it work. Then we had a feast with all the elders and sisters in the district, and it was so so good. I am proud to say I ate the most in the district, putting down a personal record of 11 plates of America's favorite traditions. I never knew pumpkin pie was so good. And I made a candied yam and apple casserole, which has for years been my favorite dish, and it was a hit. That combined with the chicken, rice, and eggs we make most days, one might say I my cooking skills are coming along. I was worried about not being with family this thanksgiving. It is always hard to be away from the ones you love on a day like that, however I found that anywhere we express gratitude, we can find happiness. I will confess, I am awful at living this principle, however I am sincerely trying, and seeing the benefits. I challenge everyone reading this to try as well, I garauntee you are already better at it than me, and you will see blessings! We are now swamped in leftovers and still recieving more and more food, looks like it will be a delicious holiday season although Elder Stastny might kill me if I don't help him finish the pie in our fridge. With tomorrow being December 1st, I also want to invite everyone to check out the lignt the world campaign. It has some great reminders and suggestions to make the most of the holiday season. Enjoy your week! Elder Easton