Week 58 - October 10, 2016

This week went well. Neil is doing great! He was at church a little early to church today! That was so great! He is a lot happier now. I haven't known him for super long. And he was never not happy. But you can really tell the difference! It was super funny. When we went to the temple visitors center he talked about how he had just had some coffee and his mouth hurt. And the he texted us one night and asked us if he could be Mormon if he drank coffee. And so we thought that he had a big problem with coffee. And so we were teaching him the Word of Wisdom. And had an emphasis on not drinking coffee. And then half way through the lessons he was like I don't drink coffee... I was so surprised. But then I was like cool. That makes this easier. And I called elder McCray and told him. And he was super surprised too! It was so funny! But it was kinda a relief. He is very smart and very philosophical too. So he doesn't really understand the why right now. But he doesn't do it so we don't really have to fret about it too much. He is on date for the 29th. It will be great!

Eders food got here. It was so good. I really miss that shin dig! Elder McCray liked it too. And he was craving the chocolate cake. And then when Eder brought it in I think he about died he was so excited. I got a picture of him with it! I am pretty sure that he wants an invitation next fall to it! I am glad that you liked those gifts. I bought a whole bunch of games at the beginning of my mission. But I haven't played most of them since falls church. So I decided to send some of them home.

That's super funny that you ran into Elder Sevier. He messaged me last night I was like dang! But that is funny. Yea it is a small would have thought! I ran into Daltons best friend. She used to be in the Richmond mission. But then she got transferred into our mission when they added Woodbridge. That was pretty funny. I got a picture with her. And I was like dang. Small world!

That's fun that the girls are enjoying volleyball. I think that would be cool to play. We play a lot out here. And I am not as bad as you would think... anymore...

The new comp is pretty good. I broke him in a little. When we told one of our members that Elder McCray was leaving and he is like let's prank then new guy. So we had a fake lesson with Ben. And we were teaching the law of chastity. And I told Elder Hamblin that he had a problem with this and that I don't know how well this would go over. And then Ben was kinda crazy in the lesson and then he got up and left... it was super funny. Elder Hamblin thought it was funny though. But it was great! He is fun! He is a good missionary too! We get a long well! It's funny. He is from Hooper, Utah. Never in my wildest dreams would I think I would have multiple companions from Hooper, Utah.... but it just happened. He has been out for like 16 months. He came out 2 transfers before me. He is smaller and different then Elder McCray. But he is a good guy. He really likes movie production and stuff. He is cool.

I am not sure what we are doing for p day yet. We might be playing basketball. We might play volleyball. I think we will hit up some thrift shops. It will be kinda chill... speaking of chill. It is getting cold here. It came out of nowhere. But it was pretty chilly and windy yesterday. And then it was cold on our way to the gym this morning. Fall is here. The leaves are starting to change a little. But it is good! I like it a little cooler.

I love you lots!
Love, Elder Bigelow