WEEK #100 - Lakewood/Foothills/Colfax... wait, Colfax??

I am currently serving in the most dangerous part of our mission.... nice! This is where my last transfer will be– on Colfax street, the most dangerous street in all of Denver :) Foothills is going to be amazing. 

Monday: June 14th

A great day! I said goodbye to a couple members and even the same lady who's been giving me a haircut for the past 9 months, haha! She said she was sad I was leaving and even wanted to come to my wedding reception. What a savage! :) On the mission you meet so many wonderful people, there'll be a lot to keep in touch with. 

When your suitcase handle breaks...

Tuesday: June 15th

Lots of transfer prep today in addition to some lessons. Working hard to finish strong in Orchard! 

See ya, Elder Gerber! 

Wednesday: June 16th

Airport day! Us three, Elder Barnes, Elder Gerber, and I, made our way to the airport to pick up the new missionaries! Little did one know that I would be his companion/trainer shortly! Haha. We had 18 new missionaries all come in at different times within a 3 hour time span all on different flights... fun! We got them all and headed to introduce them to their trainers. Elder Neal was so surprised when he found out that I was going to be his trainer! I gave him a big hug and we stayed the night with the Assistants :) 

The Lakewood trio

Thursday: June 17th

Transfer day!! Dang gina. I made sure things were all settled for the new missionaries at 4am, then we drove the van to the transfer bus. Once everything was settled in me and Elder Neal picked up our 3rd companion Elder Proctor and drove to our apartment. We totally got lost on Colfax haha! After a couple calls we finally found our new apartment and got things running. Sometimes it feels good having absolutely no clue where to go, a new adventure for sure. 

Elder Neal, my new missionary!

Funny Tip:

Over here in Lakewood the gang slang terms for Colfax street and Kipling street are "the Fax" and "Kip". Haha! I love the culture here, we love everytime we take the Fax now... ;) 

Friday: June 18th

Whitewashing the area was good, we have no clue who anyone is, but we were able to teach someone named Sue! She is working hard to overcome some challenges but is excited to continue applying the Gospel of Jesus Christ into her life. 

The Englewood trio

Saturday: June 19th

Lots of contacting people today, but we worked hard! I freakin love Elder Proctor and Elder Neal they are so funny. It's going to be a great time with them! We've implemented into the Zone a new theme that we sought revelation for. The theme will be Christlike Ownership! I'm very very excited to implement this into the Zone, we all need to focus more on Christ and taking ownership when helping others in our area come closer to our Savior <3 

Sunday: June 20th

Happy Father's day!!! And, Happy 20th today!!! Thank you so much Dad for everything you've done to shape who I've become. I couldn't be anywhere near who I am today without my Rambo! :) Stake Conference was today again in the Front Range Stake and it was a super uplifting time to focus on our Savior Jesus Christ 

Englewood Sunset

Love you all! I'll try to be safe as a can over here on the Fax ;)

Love,

Elder LaRose

keldon.larose@missionary.org

1710 Robb Street, APT #14-203

Lakewood, CO 80215

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Elder LaRose will be back in Connecticut reporting on his mission trip on Sunday, August 1st @ 10-12am, refreshments to follow. More details coming