Transfers!

This week we went to Mall of America as a district to say goodbye. Transfers brought me a new companion, Elder Christensen! He's from Murray, Utah and a wrestling state champ. We actually came out together and it's just been a blast so far. I'm super excited for this transfer. Apple Valley is a great ward, I just wish we had more people to teach. Missionary work is so important! Hopefully our ward invites some friends to our Memorial Day picnic. It's so important to set aside time to think and ponder and remember. We have so many holidays that serve that purpose. Easter and Christmas are 2 of my favorites. I think in like manner, we take the sacrament every week-- to renew our covenants and remember Him. Someone showed up to our building on stake conference and they were from out of town and said that this was the third building they'd been to. They were trying to find anywhere they could to take the sacrament. They understood how important it was! In the ordinances of the priesthood, the power of God is manifest (Doctrine and Covenants 84:20.) As I've been on my mission, I've realized that the mission itself is mostly a medium to give you some time to always remember Him! You make much better decisions the more time you think, "if the Savior stood beside me, would I do the things I do?" I love the gospel, and I love this church! Happy Memorial Day!