WEEK #81 - February Surprises

Another insane week. 

Monday: February 1st

Today was insane. We had a bunch of emergency transfers for the leadership in our mission and scrambled to get everything figured out. We drove to the airport to drop off another missionary, it was sad to see him go early! So....... I basically had no pday today! Yay... :) Also, happy February! I can't believe it. 

Tuesday: February 2nd

Woke up super early to get to MLC in Avon so we could setup the chairs and space them all 7 feet apart! And not just a guesstimate but we literally had a tape measure with us and measured it out. Better to be safe! :) MLC was great, we had a few new leaders because of the emergency transfers yesterday. It's crazy to think that I've been in the MLC for over a year now. 

I'm sorry I did horrible at taking pictures this week. But here is what most restaurants still look like in Rado!

Wednesday: February 3rd

It was 65° outside... how?! I'm literally in the middle of Colorado in February and I'm wearing a short sleeve. Sometimes Colorado winters are just different haha. Today we had a great talk with Josh about how to find answers to his prayers about the Book of Mormon being true! 

Thursday: February 4th

Today was packed. We had a meeting with the Zone, drove to an in person lesson, then sat down for 3 hours with President doing transfers for this upcoming one. Holy cow! It was definitely a busy busy day, but we were able to talk to a good amount of members. 

FUNNY STORY:

So... this is a classic Elder LaRose story... I needed a charger for my phone but we were at the church. So me and Elder Hawkes drove back to our apartment to make sure my phone wouldn't die and we finally got there. I walked inside, looked around the room, looked at Elder Hawkes and asked, "Wait, why did we come here again?" *Slaps forehead...* Then Elder Hawkes reminded my that my charger was on my desk and we continued on with my forgetful self... I forget so many things! The worst of which is my pen. I lose my pen ALL THE TIME! I can't some days haha :)

Friday: February 5th

Taught Cameron again about the importance of attending church, which for me is always a good experience! He may be able to get work off to come. I've finally been able to get most of the roads down here in Denver... it only took 3 transfers (18 weeks) of driving around to finally get it! 

Saturday: February 6th

FUNNY STORY:

So I finally decided that I would break out of my shell and bake some cookies! Granted all I did was place the pre-made squares onto a sheet and put it in the oven... :) But hey! I did it. We went to drop these cookies off at a members home we knew so we knocked on the door and out walked this random guy. Apparently it was the wrong house!! Awkward.... so we just gave the man the plate of cookies anyways and wished him a good day, haha. That must've been a fun surprise for him! Two random missionaries showing up at his door with cookies... oh what a mission I've had so far!

Sunday: February 7th

Happy fast Sunday! Today is the day we as members usually fast for a period of 24 hours or for 2 meals and pray specifically for desired blessings we or others need in our lives. It's really cool to see that as we give up our physical wants we can plead God to help us with our spiritual needs! 

Thank you all for sticking with me these past 18 months! I hope you all enjoy the crazy roller coaster my mission has been, and have enjoyed your own life's adventure each day. Trust in the Lord! 

Love, 

Elder LaRose 

keldon.larose@missionary.org

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Cherry Hills Village, Colorado 80113