WEEK #65 - You speak Spanish?... Nope.

Denver denver... holy cow, it's a new chapter in the mission!

Elder Hawkes selfie!

Monday: October 12th

AWEsome pday today for the goofs :) We played kickball as a District and then I got to see a little bit more of Denver. I can't believe I'm actually in Denver now haha! It hasn't been as bad as I thought it would be. We met with President Rees to outline some things for the mission. It's going to be a great week!

Tuesday: October 13th

Today we got to teach a bit, and organize a LOT of training for the future. Driving around Denver hasn't been that bad, only a few crazy people! Including me :)

Beautiful cotton candy sky!

Wednesday: October 14th

Today I got to make cookies for the first time in my life. (Hey! Dont judge me haha ;) I actually took the time to open the packet, mix it, and bake them haha. Everytime I just fail once I get to the cookie dough stage cause I just eat all of it cause it's so good.... we brought them over to some members and they loved them! I'm surprised I didn't burn them haha. I got to teach my aunt Staci again, she's so awesome! Me and Elder Hawkes had a great member dinner and shared a really cool thought on the comfort that Christ brings us through both easy and tough times. 

Proof I actually made cookies

Thursday: October 15th

District council was great, we ate some dinner outside with some members and it was pretty cold. I was noticable shivering cause I'm so skinny haha! We'll see how this Denver winter will be... I'm definitely going to need to wear all my layers, haha!

Friday: October 16th

We trained all the new missionaries and the leadership which was great. We called this one man who was avidly against a belief in God. He said, "If there was a God, why would He be interested in me?" It was a little tough to swallow that, I just want everyone to feel the love and comfort that comes from knowing they have a God who is their loving Heavenly Father. I really pray that we can help this person develop Hope in God. Let us all press on!

A great picture of Christ!

Saturday: October 17th

Me and Elder Hawkes got roasted by President. We basically just need to be better at training haha! Hey, it was our first time, we can get some slack ;) Nah, it wasnt that bad, it's so fun being with Elder Hawkes. We're always cracking jokes with each other. Elder Samojla finally got released from being the Facebook Specialist for the mission, man he's been there for a while! I love that Elder :)

Classic police outside our apartment...

Sunday: October 18th

Today we got to eat dinner with a member outside as we froze. We even got to teach 9 lessons today, one of which was in SPANISH! They had their kid translate the whole time, it was pretty awkward haha. Me and Elder Hawkes looked at each other and asked, "Do you know Spanish? Nope!" Haha, it was a great day today, learned alot!

I hope you all continue to find peace in Christ! Let me know how you're all doing, best of wishes!

Love,

Elder LaRose 

keldon.larose@missionary.org

Here is my new address:
999 East Tufts Avenue
Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113