WEEK #99 - The Last Week of Orchard

 Another crazy week! I'm really going to miss Orchard, but these next 6 weeks are going to be one to remember! 

Elder LaRose just smiling

Monday: June 7th

We got to teach Jennifer and Makayla today from the Book of Mormon! It was so powerful being able to see them connect the scriptures to their own life and finding more peace in our Savior Jesus Christ. I also talked with my wonderful family today! 

The literal definition and picture-ized embodiment of Elder LaRose and salt

Tuesday: June 8th

Today was a headache. Me, Elder Barnes, and President/Sister Rees spent several hours together going over transfers. Over and over we hit a wall of where certain missionaries needed to go, but I know the Lord confirmed what needed to happen through our feelings. I know the Lord is mindful of every single one of us– including you reading this email! :)

Wednesday: June 9th

Elder Gerber today joined our companionship! He'll be the next Assistant to take my place, it has been such an honor to have been serving here since October. Already us three worked hard today and I'm excited for the little time we will have with us three. 

Trio!

Thursday: June 10th

Today was a lot of unplanned service helping people put in the neighborhood scrubbing graffiti off fences with sandpaper. When you are in the service of your fellow beings you are only in the service of your God! I love being a missionary and serving others– a capacity which thankfully isn't reserved for just missionaries alone. Service brings Joy!

Service, raising up the Elders

Friday: June 11th

Little miracles throughout today, us three worked hard! It has been so fun with Elder Gerber and Elder Barnes. 

Saturday: June 12th

Lots of things happened today, we got to interact with and teach a couple of our friends. I enjoy helping others focus and refocus their lives on our Savior Jesus Christ!

This is what happens when you go shopping in Target and don't have enough space in your truck to lock your bike inside so you totally improvise a savage way to hide my bike... such goofs :)

Sunday: June 13th

Stake Conference today was wild! It was pretty hot, but a lot of people showed up, even our friend Ryan. Sorry this email is so short, we had a transfer meeting for this upcoming week and lots to get done! I didn't realize I had so much stuff in my apartment haha... 

Elder Gerber and Elder Barnes

Speaking of that, I'll be transferred to finish out my last 6 weeks as a missionary! My mom will attach the new address, but I'll be in a trio training a new leader and a new missionary. This is going to be a very exciting, fast paced transfer! 

Elder Keldon LaRose

keldon.larose@missionary.org

1710 Robb Street, APT #14-203

Lakewood, CO 80215