Busy Little Worker Bee

Hi Family and others. We had a good, busy week. Instead of q&a, I'm going weekly breakdown #switchinitup. Mostly because it'll answer all of your questions and more. 

Monday- After email, we went and played basketball. It was nice and hot in the gym, so I got all red and sweaty like the good old days. I love basketball. 

Tuesday- In the morning, we borrowed one of the mission vehicles that has unlimited miles, and drove to Stephenville. It was like 2 hours away. Long drives are about 2.9% as much fun on the mission. But, I got to be with mijo, Elder Tanner again. We went to go do service at this christian food pantry place, and ended up tying barbed-wire crosses for 3 hours haha. The good news is, I got to take home the three barbed wire crosses of Calvary + an extra bonus barbed wire crown of thorns! Haha, I feel really weird having these bad boys in the apartment. 

​ Wednesday- They came and picked us up, then I hopped in and drove. Only problem, we had to make a "quick" pit stop in Weatherford (1 hour away), so that took all day. Good news is, Chik fil a in Weatherford was giving out free ice cream lemonade things, so that made it worth it.

Thursday- We drove down to Arlington, and started an exchange there. It was sweet. I had an awesome day in Arlington. I would love to serve there one day haha, it is ballin. 

Friday- We had MLC. It was a good one. Basically, we just need to actually do all the things we talk about. We're moving forward, but slowly and the mission needs a mad jump start. Nothing like a (not so) new sheriff in town to give everyone a kick in the pants.  After MLC, we went to this mission choir concert that took all night. We had 0 seconds of proselyting time today.

Saturday- We watched conference with the Mejias. I watched Saturday morning conference with them in October too, so it was really fun, and kinda weird, After, Danny (the 20 year old) took us to Golden Corral between sessions. We watched the second session in the church, and in between we typed up a report-thingy. Priesthood was awesome as usual. Again, 0 seconds of proselyting time. 

Sunday- There was a "special easter service" in the Colleyville stake, and elder Hagen was in the choir. We went and there was a cool service, and then at the very end Glen Beck (yes, that glen beck) got up to talk. Hahaha, he was so crazy. He was shouting, and slamming the pulpit and doing all sorts of mormon no-nos haha. He did everything short of swearing over the pulpit. It was so crazy and awesome haha. Then we watched conference at the church, the awesome members of the bishopbrik (no chance of spelling that right) fed us in between, and we watched the last one with Eduardo (the investigator who works in the strip club). Haha, I also watched conference with him in October, so it was just a weird cycle. At night, we finally got out and taught. It was good to just teach someone after 2 days of nothing. 

Monday (today)- We taught the Tongan familes friends again. So here is the situation. The Tongan mother works at a hotel, and speaks about 70% english. Her freind/coworker lives in Dallas, and she speaks about 60% english (she's from Mexico). So they somehow became super good friends and now the friend wants to learn about the church. So her and her roommate (who speaks 3% english) come all the way to euless to listen to us. The tongan mother wants them to go to the tongan ward because she wants to be there with them. Hahaha, they speak very little english, much less tongan. And they live outside of the mission #MESSY. But it's chill, they're solid investigators.  We want to send them to Dallas, but have you ever tried to tell a tongan mother no? It's not easy. But the awesome tongans took us out to lunch. Haha, they took us out to a buffet and told us Kai k mate (spelled wrong). That means "eat till you die." Haha, it's an expression in tongan. 

I hope that answered all questions. I got the green package and the easter package haha. Thank you so much! Haha, I was laughing because I was starting my "6 months to sexy" diet, but I think it's officially over. We've got Zone Conference this week. I'm pretty excited. 

Love,

Cole

Downtown Fart Worth

The Nasty sink (but pretty cool style) at the christian food pantry.

Do I spy a giant Jesus Flag? Yep. Texas Forever.

And a spit bubble. 

Cole out.

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Colembre De La Luz Sin Ropa Pelotas Frias - aka Cole

Conference was pretty sick. We watched it at the stake center. I think that my favorite talks were Oaks in preisthood where he laid it down on keys and whatnot, Stephenson about the Olympics, and Bednar. Also, when Holland testified it was da bomb - he was raging. It was awesome.

 So funny story, there was a tornado that hit North Denton and Krum this week. Everyone is fine, but I completed my mission goal to see one haha. It was so crazy! No missionaries got hurt and I don't think anyone died, but it was an insane storm. Softball sized hail, rivers instead of roads, and tornado winds haha, it was so cool!

That video of Leena is so freakin cute haha, I am so lucky to have the cutest little sister ever (Sorry Liza)! 

Pretty much everyone we work with is kinda the same. they are learning a ton, but nobody is really progressing. Also, there is a new mission rule that I can't send y'all any names of investigators or members, so there you are. 

With the scriptures, I think maybe hold off for a bit. Transfers are coming up in a weekish, and I have an inkling I won't be in Denton anymore. But we'll see, I could stay here and be here for 7 1/2 months. Who knows?

The pictures were awesome this week. Haha, keep em comin'. Love Y'all!

Love,

Colembre De La Luz Sin Ropa Pelotas Frias (I have finally decided on a Spanish name)

A man, a plan, a canal; Panama

Hey guys, what's up? This week was really good. We have been having a lot of fun in the trio, but also we have been working harder, and seeing some fruits. It has been an awesome transfer so far.

So we had a huge bummer this week. There were these three investigators Janet(18), Carlos(14), and Juan(15) that were scheduled to be baptized on Saturday. They were interviewed on Thursday night, and all passed and were ready to go. Then, Saturday morning, a few hours before the baptism, they called and said it was a no-go. They told us their father didn't think they were ready. We went over and talked with the father (it was the first time because he was always working), and he basically said no. We talked with Janet and Juan and Carlos a little more, and Carlos said that he didn't feel ready at this time. That was a huge bummer. They are super cool kids, haha the two guys love me because I dunked after soccer one day. It was a bummer though. 

Conference is this week and I'm pretty excited. It'll be my second conference out here. They should match up with my 6 month marks more or less, so that's a good way of keeping track haha. 

Anywhey, Dad is right, it is tough to communicate with 1 letter per week, but no big. Here are some answers-

I can't order the new scriptures. It says "processor error" or something every time. I can't figure it out haha. I'll try again this week though. 

I can't figure out the bike computer either. Again, more info next week.

Yadira's daughter had her baby this week, so we haven't seen them since Sunday. Hopefully we get to see them soon. 

I talked to SLCC, and basically the only thing they could do was give me a D in the class and give me a diploma, so I took it. I am super bummed about that, but I couldn't do anything else... Either way, be on the lookout for the diploma one of these days. 

Here are some pictures of my comps- Elder Munoz reminds me of a Mexican Easton haha, and Hepworth is just super funny, I can't even describe him. We have a ton of fun, but sometimes it's hard to be the one to say lets get back to work, especially because they've been out here for longer. Anywhey, hope all is well!

Love,

Coal

Elder Hepworth, Elder Hansen, Elder Munoz

 Love our Missionaries!

Hepworth

 Munoz

Munoz Asleep