…..to
Sun Prairie Wisconsin as a new District Leader for that District. Out of the 8
missionaries in my new district (which includes me) I only know one other missionary,
a sister that was at the MTC with me. We came out to the field at the same time
and it will be fun to see her again. At first I was really dreading the idea of
packing, moving, and not knowing if I was going to be a DL or not. But the Lord
has taught me a few lessons these past two days and my attitude and optimism
have changed, it will be a great transfer in Sun Prairie because I'm going to
make it a great transfer. I'll be able to give my new mailing address next week
and also tell you who my new companion is. I should have a Ward too, which will
be an interesting change from having only a small group in the entire Northern
area of the whole mission. This past Sunday we had 14 people at church in
Germfask (the weather kept a few people home and we still have members
recovering from surgery). With the prospect of having a ward, all of a sudden
Chapter 13 of Preach My Gospel now has relevance to me as well as a few other
things listed in PMG. It will be a fun experience. As for Germfask and
Manistique, Elder Baird will stay and hold the fort with an experienced Elder
who will be the new District Leader. I taught Elder Baird all the ropes I know;
now we will see if he can continue the Germfask Legacy...Oh Yeah, Eh!
I
also hit my 6 month mark this past Thursday. What I got unexpectedly was one of
those "That was fast, and now it feels almost over" type of feelings.
As I reflect on my six months in Manistique I realize that missions do go by
fast, and so therefore we need to make every day count. Also, how awesome it is
to be in an area for so long. You really get to know the people and develop a
better relationship with them; it’s a lot of fun. How can I ever forget da
U.P. and Manistique, I'll forever have a map of this place, and all the streets
I tracted, and the investigators, and the members...engraved into my head.
Awe, good times!
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| One quarter of my mission done, time to burn a tie! |
For
fun, we had dinner with one of our member families, they had a big fire that
night because they had trash to burn (yup, they do that in da UP; everyone
has a burn barrel). So, I ripped off my tie and threw it in, keeping up with mission
tradition for the 6 month mark. J
I'm
not sure what else to say, we went to Marquette on Friday to partake in the
Marquette Ward Christmas party, we had a wonderful time and we were given
permission from President Cutler to also spend the night with the Elders there.
So we had a missionary sleep over. J
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| All I want for Christmas is two warm feet! |
Scripture
for the week: Alma 34:32
32 For behold, this life is the time
for men to prepare to meet God; yea, behold the day of this life is the day for
men to perform their labors.
Please
don't send any letters or packages to Manistique, I leave Tuesday night, I
will get you the Sun Prairie mailing address next week.
Thank
you all, much Love
Elder
Luymes
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| My last sunrise in Manistique. |
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