Hey everyone! Not too bad of a week over here! The weather was great all week. One thing happened this past week that isn't too common.... we had a goodbye meeting with President and Sister Wright on Tuesday and it was so sad. They have been such a blessing to me and I've learned to much from them. I will miss them so much. But I am super excited to have President and Sister Meservy! We have a meeting with them on Saturday and I'll meet him then! Unless I decide to do something really stupid and I mess up somehow 
but I won't plan on it.
Throwback to first day in the field
We weren't able to meet either of the people that are kinda ready for baptism and normally at church (neither of them were at church). But we did meet with Nicki, the one who doesn't feel comfortable coming to church... we had a really great lesson! We showed her some videos of what happens at church... so she committed to this next Sunday because she had plans yesterday! Hopefully we will see her there. We also picked up this referral and when we met with her, she was so happy to see us! She apparently goes to a few church's right now and is kinda "church shopping." So it shouldn't be too hard to get her to come to our church.
I was reading in 3 Nephi actually yesterday morning, and I found this scripture that I really liked in chapter 19 verse 25. The part that I really like (hence the subject line), "his countenance did smile upon them." That just sounds so special! It just makes me think and ponder... What am I doing or not doing to make Christ smile at me...? I know it's safe to say that we all make mistakes and won't please god 100% of the time. But we do have a way we are facing and a way we are striving for.
I was thinking about about something I hear sometimes... we talk about how if "everyone was mormon" or everyone abided by our guidelines and principles... the world would be a better place. Can you imagine if you had a community of.... well... the whole town. Everyone serving each other, everyone loving one another and sharing with each other. I never really thought about it that way. Growing up in Utah you become used to "your neighbors are your friends." It's amazing the difference out here.
Despite all of the challenges I face and that get thrown my way, I love my mission. I love the things I am learning and the person I am becoming. I know that God is in control and knows exactly what I'm doing. I love you guys and appreciate the prayers and support I get each day. I don't know what I would do without you all. Hope you have a fantastic week! Go serve someone!!
Love Elder Larson
Another random selfie I just took because I haven't taken very many pics lately haha
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