Change Week

April 4, 2016

Hey Guys,

As the title points out, this week was change week, and I have a new companion, and the old one I had before as well. We are in a trio until Elder Rosales learns his new responsibilities as the Immigration Secretary. I have known Elder Rosales since he started his mission, and he is an excellent missionary. I am really excited to have him as a companion and finish out these last two changes working hard. He is from Guatemala and speaks fluent English. Although I will never have a gringo comp, this is as close as I can get, and I am content.

Wednesday was a rather bittersweet day, because Elder Ramirez, my companion from back in Miramar and one of my favorite companions, finished his mission. It is really cool when you get to have a companion that you get along so well with, then get to be his district leader, then drop him off at the airport. We really got to be great friends,and I hope he will make a trip up to the Estados Unidos to make a visit.

Saying goodbye to Elder Ramirez at 3 am.

The highlight of the week was conference. It was so good! I really enjoyed the Priesthood session. Elder Owens' talk about being a great leader and a great follower was probably my favorite, followed close behind by Elder Holland's pep talk. Elder Holland's talk reminded me a lot of his talk "An High Priest of Good Things to Come." Also, I was excited to hear President Monson talk, and while his talks were short, the both of them were incredibly powerful. I love to listen to the prophet and apostles speak, especially in English. Haha.

We had an investigator and a inactive man who hasn't been to church since the 80s in church this weekend. I am really excited to see the slow and steady progress our area is having. I am excited to keep working hard in the office and in the field, even though our lack of car makes getting from one place to another kind of difficult. I hope you all have a great week.

Elder Aldrich