Week 48

There is this tiny window on the wall in the library.. And the sun is shining through right on my face! And its only on me. Nobody else. Super annoying..!

Wow.. It feels soo good just to sit...Haha we've been so busy all the time since i got to my new area and you really begin to enjoy the times when you can sit and just think... I'm always so tired too! Ha.. My head is always bobbin in the car when we're driving!

We had a great time yesterday for P Day!! We went bowling at the Bass Pro Shop in Des Moines and it was super fun. My bowling game is still the same as it was before i left... Inconsistent. Haha but its all good.. And we had a lot of fun. Also.. I bought some Fudge to send home to you guys... But as the day went on yesterday and this morning, there was less and less Fudge to send home, so I'll just buy more next time and then send you some. Its really good! Haha.. And i wonder why i have gained 15 pounds on my mission.

Anyways.. We have had some super cool experiences this week! I have taken a totally different approach this week when we've been trying to find people to teach. I am usually guilty of deciding if they are going to accept the Gospel or not even before they answer for themselves, and about 90% of the time i'm usually right! But this week me and my companion decided that every single door we knock on, there would be a golden investigator waiting on the other side. And everybody we contacted would be ready and prepared to receive the gospel. ! It was really cool and it was much more exciting! I felt like we conveyed the message of the Gospel much more clearly and especially more to their individual needs! In the past i was looking at, and in a way, judging people for who they were, instead of who they could become! The Gospel has the ability to change anyone.. No matter where you've been, or where you come from, or what you've done. And that is why it's so awesome.

So these next few weeks are big ones! We get transfer calls on Saturday, and there is a 50/50 chance elder Harris could leave. We both really hope we can stay 1 more together! Also.. Friday the 20th is his birthday! Then next week.. I'm 2 decades old. woah.. Then i hit a year.. Its gonna be a crazy fast couple weeks! Haha!

I love and miss you all so much! Its crazy how fast time flies! Thanks for your support and all that you do for me! I'm grateful for my family and friends! I am so lucky!

MICHELLE JOHNSON FAMILY!
How are you all doing? I miss you guys! Send me an update on the fam and the new grandbaby/niece/nephew!
Also tell Kash i love him and miss him! 18 months comin up?? CRAZY!


Haha now the sun coming through the window is on my comp. And he was laughin at me before.. Now i'm laughing! Haha..
I'm sorry this is the most random email i've ever written.. But its ok.. I email on Wednesday next week so i'll talk to you all then!!

I LOVE YOU ALL!

Love Elder Russell