WEEK #33 - Elder Cake Face

Hello everyone! I hope and pray that this week has brought you closer to our Messiah. 

Flippin Yeet!

Monday: March 2nd

I can't remember who's birthday it was today, but there was someone I was supposed to give a shout out to today. Oh well, I think he turned 19 and is in the Colorado Denver South Mission so if any of you guys know him, tell him happy birthday. Haha ;) Today I got to talk with the family, the goofs. It was great to see them today and talk with those I love! 

Talking to the goofs with my new hoodie

We went over to the Chamberlains for dinner and they made a strawberry shortcake for me. Then, Sister Chamberlain smashed a piece of the cake in my face, haha! The cake was ALL over my face, it was hilarious. I think the video of that is on my mom's facebook if you want to see. It was definitely an unforgettable day, I don't think I'll ever have another birthday as this one. Great day!

Elder Cake Face

Tuesday: March 3rd

Today we were also walking down a dark street at 8pm and Elder Kofford said he wanted to race me. So we did. He's such a goof! I know a lot of goofs... ;) Oh, and I won by the way haha. Sometimes, as a missionary, you race each other... just for fun. :) We had a great lesson with Danyel where we compared life to fishing and explained how we must avoid the temptations of life. He's progressing quite well. 

Dinner at Chamberlains

Wednesday: March 4th

Got a couple of "Hail Satan's" thrown at us today. I'm not even mad at them anymore, just sad at their poor decisions they make in life. All is good though, we taught Carol again and she's a stud! She read the first 6 chapters in the Book of Mormon and has a strong desire to read the whole thing and know if it is true. What greater gift has God given us than more Word of His Son? So many people don't see this. The Book of Mormon is the word of God, and working together with the Bible, testifies that Jesus is the Christ and our Savior! Dang Gina, amen. 

What happens during phone audits

Thursday: March 5th

Today was a special Zone conference of FIVE zones! That means I got to see the Naturita Elders :) We had Shane Littlefield, a former mission president come and speak to us about how to improve as missionaries, being more effective, and how to engage members too. Everything about it was a really great training, I'm excited to continue to consecrate myself in the service of the Lord! There is no work more important in the world today than gathering Israel. Afterwards we found three potential people to work with and gave them all copies of the Book of Mormon. Such a great opportunity to be a missionary these days!

 Elder Sheets finishing his mission

Friday: March 6th

Today was MLC with Shane Littlefield in Avon, CO. It was amazing to be in a room full of such great leaders as them. We really confronted a lot of concerns in the mission and it was a very powerful and spiritual experience. We talked about changing the culture of the mission to be more focused on missionary work. It's so true that we have to set the example if we expect others to follow in suit. Just like the Savior, He wants all of us to follow Him! How did He do that? By setting the example and undauntedly striving to accomplish His purpose. Follow His example, walk with Him hand in hand, and trust in His will. ;)

 Elder Tesch

FUNNY STORY:

Elder Kofford and I were walking in the street by these apartments and someone opened their door. All a sudden these two dogs just flippin bullet run out of the house barking and running directly towards us! Elder Kofford screamed and ran behind the car, and I just turned to look and saw these two tiny dogs that weren't even intimidating at all, haha! Elder Kofford got so embarrassed that he ran from those tiny dogs. Great day

Saturday: March 7th

Today I got to go on exchanges with Elder Ashby in the Grand Mesa area. We cover Clifton, Palisade, and Colbran. He is an awesome Elder, I admire his dedication to the Gospel and to missionary work! We worked alot in Palisade and picked up 8 potentials. 

Exchanges with Elder Ashby!

Despite the warm weather, Palisade is wack! I had this little pug nipping at my leg and then it BIT me! What! Dogs are the worst on missions, especially Colorado. Another guy yelled at us, "I should've warned you. He's a pagan buddhist!" and then gave us cans of green tea. We also moved in a dishwasher for this person while their entire house was blasting dubstep music. 

And to finish it up, the member dinner we had just turned into the members talking to just themselves all about WEED and their weed farming business... heck! Haha, today was an interested day, but I'm glad to have worked with Elder Ashby. 

Sunday: March 8th

Today two people we are teaching, Hank and Stacy, made it to church! That was a blessing. We then ZOOM called into a big meeting with Elder Wong from the Seventy. He's back! He came in September, but now he's back to roast us all again on how bad we are doing :) He taught us alot more good principles that we'll have to apply into each of our zones in the coming days. 

Crazy crazy week, we'll see what transfers this next week brings us! 

Love you all,

Elder LaRose

2946 D Rd. Apt #D-3

Grand Junction, CO 81504

Mailbox - #15

keldon.larose@missionary.org