Bikes!

Today at 1:39 PM

Well we got transfer calls last Saturday (sorry, totally forgot to mention that last week), and Elder Freestone and I are staying! Pretty much expected. It's pretty crazy what's happening to our zone though. Our Zone Leader, Elder Richins, one of the greatest missionaries I know, has been assigned to be the new assistant to the President. And It seems like EVERYONE is getting transferred in our zone, even the companionships who just started training! But not Elder Freestone and I. So we're both pretty excited for this next upcoming transfer. This next transfer goes to December 2nd. And it's going to come before we know it. 

Time is going by way too fast for me. It's kind of a sad thing when I think about it too much. I have really come to enjoy my time here. And despite opposition, I've been able to learn what I need to do to overcome it through Christ. And that has really made the mission worth while.

Emma was, once again, unable to come to church this week. She gave us a very solid yes Saturday night that she would be coming to church the next day. We even made a plan for her to follow us in her car. We stopped by Sunday morning and she told us that her daughter who's pregnant is going into labor and she needed to be at the hospital. It seems like every week she has something else in her way preventing her from coming to church! She was feeling really bad about it though. Other than that, she's doing really well. Still reading. Still loving what she's learning. Still wants to be baptized!

I was able to work in my old area again this week! I was able to go on exchanges with the other Elders in the district. So that was super great to be able to see some familiar faces and sleep in my old room:)

Elder Freestone and I were able to ride bikes for the very first time on our missions this past week. It was the Hermanas turn for the car last Monday and the Elders we live with didn't need their bikes that night so we just hopped on to our appointment! It was awesome. I forgot how fun it was to ride a bike. But then it was it wasn't as fun when I realized how weak my legs are. So now I've truly experienced the missionary life.

So this is my "ponderizing" scripture for this week: Moroni 7:48

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father with all the energy of heart, that ye may be filled with this love, which he hath bestowed upon all who are true followers of his Son, Jesus Christ; that ye may become the sons of God; that when he shall appear we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is; that we may have this hope; that we may be purified even as he is pure. Amen."

I love this verse so much. Becoming more Christlike should be at the center of everything we aspire for. Over these last few months, that's really what I've been focusing on, is becoming more Christlike and more charitable and loving with everyone.

I love you all so much! And I'm so grateful for all that you do! Have a great week!

Elder Scott