WEEK #59 - Black Canyon Life!

 Another close of the week! I'm loving it over here in Black Canyon. I'm excited for what's to come, feel free to email me anytime. 

Rivaa!

Monday: August 31st

AWEsome day today! ;) We went on a fun District hike to Cimarron with this cool river.

Cimarron Hike!

 I then got to go shop at my old Walmart! When I was in Naturita we would come to Montrose to shop... and now I live here! Overall a good day, I love the people and the Zone over here in Montrose! Such goofs, ammirite? 

Montrose 1 District 

Tuesday: September 1st

We woke up extremely early to drive 3 HOURS to MLC! Woohoo!!! I absolutely LOVE long drives ;) The drive was crazy in Rifle. The whole left side of the highway was completely burnt while the right side was still all green trees. It's so sad seeing how much destruction these caused. MLC was intense, we discussed a lot of new things, and can now do in person exchanges again! I'm super excited for this next month to come. :) Also, happy September!

Wednesday: September 2nd

We got to pull some weeds in the morning, it was good to be out helping others. I got to have another lesson with my aunt Staci and cousin Megan! They are both just so cool to teach, and I love seeing them learn more about this Gospel that I've come to know and love too. 

Service day!

Thursday: September 3rd

Today we had in person combined District council with the whole Zone! It was crazy seeing everyone actually there. We trained on the September plan and then covered our personal conversion to Jesus Christ. I cannot overemphasize the importance of finding our own path to conversion. We need to follow Him, we need to leave our nets behind, not only leave them but CAST them aside. The Savior may direct us in which way to cast our temporal nets here in this life, but His invitation is to leave our nets and follow Him... forever. To become His disciples, forever. To become converted to His Gospel and the Father's will, forever. For in doing so brings eternal life, and we will Choose Joy! (John 21:6, Matthew 4:19-20)

Friday: September 4th

Had an AWEsome leadership training, then got to teach lessons to Marilyn and Sherril. We have plans on helping them come to church, which will be a great opportunity for them to partake of the sacrament! I love how such simple symbols of our Savior have such powerful meanings behind them. 

Saturday: September 5th

We had a couple good Facebook meetings. I got to see Elder Samojla again on Zoom, he's so hilarious. He roasted me for being late to the meeting, and we laughed about old times ;) I still can't believe I'm not his companion anymore sadly, but such is life. I'll be excited to meet up with him and others after the mission! ;)

Sometimes, life is like a red flower... it's beautiful. 

Sunday: September 6th

We met with our Stake President and made some really good plans for September! Angela came to church today too, it's so funny that she moved down to Montrose out of Lands End only for me to be transferred to the EXACT ward that she's in! She was beyond excited. I'm so proud of her, she's been such a great influence on my testimony as I've seen her overcome nearly impossible challenges through relying on her Savior. And I know that YOU reading this email can get through your current trials as you come to recognize and plead for the Savior's enabling power from His Atonement! 

Enjoy the week, work hard and love hard!

Love,

Elder LaRose

keldon.larose@missionary.org

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