Hey everybody.
This week was pretty awesome. Not too many remarkable things happened, but there were some awesome things.
Starting on Monday it we took some time out of our P-day to go and see Al. Al is doing pretty well. He just has trouble smoking and we found out he is in the process of getting a divorce with his wife. Pretty hard stuff. He has a great desire to be baptized. Probably more than I have seen in anybody that I have taught. We actually have to convince him to wait longer haha! He has a great testimony of the Book of Mormon and he wants to make great changes in his life.
Later that week, we drove to Littleton to follow up with some people. We did find the house that they told us about which in of itself was a miracle. "first red house on the left as you come in closest to the river by the old barn." sort of directions. They weren't home, really nobody we tried to see was home that day but we had a good time and we tried hard.
We taught Justin about enduring to the end and serving and learning in the church. We taught that to Austin later that week as well. They are both doing pretty good. I was pretty bummed when I found out that Austin was going on vacation until potentially the middle of next month. There is a high possibility that that is the last time I will see him in person for a while. He is a remarkable young man and he is going to go far in the gospel. I can feel it.
We did exchanges on Friday with the Newport Elders in the blistering cold. When we got up in the morning it was - 8 degrees and stayed below 15 basically all day. It was pretty rough but we had a good exchange. We even found a new person to teach named Corrine. Although she pronounced it Core-een. She was pretty cool and knew a lot about the Plan of Salvation.
Elder Johnson and Elder Swainston got to roast chestnuts on the streets of St Johnsbury, we helped a little too. They weren't bad honestly. It's a bit different though.
I guess it is significant to add that I had my last interview, or my exit interview on my birthday. It seemed somewhat fitting I suppose. I am sad that I will not have the opportunity to have any more interviews with President Blair. He has been a great strength and support to me for the past 2 years.
I know that this gospel is true. That it makes us happy and that Jesus Christ lives and guides this church. I love this Christmas season to help us consider how important his long awaited coming really was.
I love you and I hope that you have a great week!
Elder Connor Starr
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