Well, it's been two weeks of no "common" email from Elder Braden. I imagine he is just too busy, and has tried to cut down on the number of emails. Here's a few quick factoids for his recent changes and adventures.
1. He was emergency transferred to Mishawaka, which is right next to South Bend. I get the impression the area was a gigantic mess as far as investigators, relationships with members, the upkeep of the apartment, etc.
2. He was assigned to be a trainer, which means he now has the added responsibility of taking an Elder who has just arrived in the field and training them up on what to do, what not to do, how to work as a missionary, etc.
Between cleaning up messes and training a new Elder, he seems very busy.
He is still very Braden. Check out a brief exert from his latest email to me:
"The work has been a lot better this week, despite the short week, with Thanksgiving and Leadership meetings and district meeting and a couple of other things we had a good week to which I am thankful for. We were able to find 3 new investigators. So are teaching pool is at 4 which is way better than 0. So I am not complaining, we are just going to work as hard as possible to find more.
Thanksgiving was a good day we went over to a members house and had a big dinner, it was really good. I can not say I didn't miss the usual things but I am glad I am where I am at. Especially with the count down to the end of the World on December 21st. So we are just trying to save as many souls as possible in the time we have. My district leader and I have mapped out are plans for when the zombie Apocalypse starts. So we are all ready to go. We have both gone through the zombie survival guide and so we feel pretty prepared to do what needs to be done."
Good to know he is still preparing for the upcoming zombie infestation!
And lastly, here is his Christmas message to one and all:
"Well the Christmas season on a mission, is definitely something that is quite a bit different than a normal one. It is helping me to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and what everything is about. I think to what Christmas really means, to me it simply means more Christ. It helps us think of the many blessings that he has given each and everyone of us. He has truly been a blessing in my life, I can not say all that he has done for me, but the most important thing being the Atonement, which is at the center of all that we do and makes it possible to live with our Heavenly father again. Being out here I have ran into many people that think they can not be forgiven of there sins or Transgressions because it was to bad, To that I simply weep for them. Christ is there for all and will deliver us from our trials and tribulations no matter who we are or what we have done. Let us all draw closer to him in this season. May Christ be the center for us all at times and especially this season.
Love
Elder Elquist"
And that concludes this issue of the Elder Elquist blog.
Mike
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Monday, November 12, 2012
Braden's update for November 12, 2012
Well this week has been a good week, we have had a lot of fun with all sorts of stuff going on with the work, we had a investigator possibly go to jail or she just left her boyfriend, one is moving to Provo because his mom got engaged and is going to get married in a week and move to Provo. So yeah it has been a lot of fun with the work. But oh well we just have to continue to work through the obstacles the adversary throws at us. On a different note transfer calls were today and I am staying in the area but my companion is leaving, and I am getting to train a new missionary. So hopefully I don't mess that up to bad, I am pretty nervous for that and hopefully it all goes well. I hope all of you are having a good week and things go well for you. Well I love you all and hope all goes well.
Love
Elder Elquist
Love
Elder Elquist
Well this week has been a good week, we have had a lot of fun with all sorts of stuff going on with the work, we had a investigator possibly go to jail or she just left her boyfriend, one is moving to Provo because his mom got engaged and is going to get married in a week and move to Provo. So yeah it has been a lot of fun with the work. But oh well we just have to continue to work through the obstacles the adversary throws at us. On a different note transfer calls were today and I am staying in the area but my companion is leaving, and I am getting to train a new missionary. So hopefully I don't mess that up to bad, I am pretty nervous for that and hopefully it all goes well. I hope all of you are having a good week and things go well for you. Well I love you all and hope all goes well.
Love
Elder Elquist
Love
Elder Elquist
Monday, November 5, 2012
Braden's Update November 5th, 2012
Well this week has been a pretty uneventful one, just the usual things. We are just trying to find as best as possible and get ready for the winter and do as much work as possible so that we can see the area grow the best. I don't really know what to say, I know you probably can't believe that, but I don't have much to say, other than this, God gives us trials in life so that we can grow and be better and he is always there just like it says in Ether 12:27 to make Week Things Become strong. All we have to do is ask for help and he will deliver us. He knows exactly what we are going through and knows exactly how to best help us. As the Christmas season approaches we must Remember the true meaning of it and what the Savior gave us, the greatest gift of all Forgiveness and deliverance. May God out Father be with you all and give you help where ever you need it.
Love
Elder Elquist
P.S. the picture of my pumpkin my companion took it at a weird time.
Love
Elder Elquist
P.S. the picture of my pumpkin my companion took it at a weird time.
Love
Elder Elquist
P.S. the picture of my pumpkin my companion took it at a weird time.
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