Week Eighty-Four:  I'm Getting Old [March 4, 2019]

Hi Everyone! 

It's been a pretty great week! We've had some pretty cool things happen. 

The first bit of great news is that Dizi is feeling better! They've probably figured out why she's been getting sick so much so all should be well with her! We were able to talk about families and temples with her and she's really excited to be able to go! Also in the lesson they tried for a bit to set me up with her granddaughter who will be going to BYU...it was a little awkward. 

Bob gave us quite a surprise this last week! We had committed him to read 2 Nephi 31 and he ended up reading all of 2 Nephi! And he took a few pages of typed notes! The lesson was all over the place as usual, but this is progress. We committed him to read 1 Nephi this week. 

I went on an exchange with our district leader, Elder Wheeler. It was a pretty good day and contained pretty much everything. Going by people, dropping people, meeting new people and having a lesson with someone they're teaching. It was a pretty good day and the first time I've been in a car area since my time in Paso.

I had a pretty cool experience yesterday in church! It started with my mind being distracted and I wasn't feeling the Spirit a whole lot. I felt things needed to change and I prayed to be able to feel the Spirit and I tried to focus on the things being taught. I was surprised how quickly I was able to feel the Spirit again! 

That evening was also cool! There was a recent convert fireside in the evening and Jason bore his testimony there on how God has blessed his family and helped him find the Church! Dizi also came and loved it! 

So, now to explain the title of my email. Not only have I been out for a while and am old age wise, but I found a silver hair on my head today! I didn't expect that to happen so soon! 

That's it for me! Have a great week everyone! 

Elder Jason Riches