It's that time again.....
There's only two of
these left after this....
With that humbling
thought in mind let me begin my little email here! Life is soooooo good
here in the place called Eustis. My last official transfer as a
representative of the lord Jesus Christ is over. It
brings a mix of
emotions and a flood of memories. This week has been one to remember. As
for sure we worked hard, saw some cool miracles and finally received
welcome news about transfers. I'm so very grateful for the
chance I've had to serve here in Eustis.
"Who Do You
Represent?"
Alright funny story
time.... So yesterday Elder Dickson and I had a surplus of miles. We
decided to go see this Ward Council referral that was wayyyyy out in
the sticks. It actually was really close to my old area. By the time we
arrived it would have been less miles to travel to my old apartment.
LOL. Anyways we drove all the way there to be blocked by a locked
gate. With lots of hope and even more courage we knocked on some doors.
We then came to what seemed to be an abandoned trailer. Completely
ignoring the No Trespassing sign we wandered forward to the front
of the house. After about 45 seconds a woman comes storming out of
the house behind us. We hear the commotion and
begin to walk towards
her. She yells "Hey, Hey!! Did y'all read my sign?!?!" We
replied "Uhhh that one?" "yes!" She said, then she questioned our
authority "Who do you represent!?!?" This is my favorite part....
Elder Dickson Replies "Jesus Christ!!" Hahahaha She honestly didn't know
how to respond to that! Hahaha She simply gave us a little warning and
then bidded us farewell! Hahaha #GoHawks
"The love of
God"
On Tuesday we had dinner with a family that I have truly
come to love with all of my heart,
the Mallory family. Hunter Mallory, the father was baptized in
October of last year. They are an awesome family. We always have just the
best time at their house! Thinking that it was my last time to visit
and eat with them it was my turn to share a message with them. I chose to
read one of my favorite scriptures. In the book of Romans 8:37-39.
That whole chapter is great, but for sake of time I read only those
passages. As I read them I had an amazing experience. Throughout my
mission I've had hard times and good times. The mission is like a Mini life,
with all of its ups and downs. This scripture caused me to reflect
on my mission in a way I haven't quite done yet. It then hit me pretty
hard that this scripture was true. I felt it, deep inside. God
loves us so very much, and above all else my mission has taught me that. I
believe Joy is simply gratitude over a period of time. I'm so very
grateful for this experience, Gods love has been very evident in my
life these past 23 months. I would invite you to read those
scriptures. They are awesome.
"Well
Transfers...."
This was probably the
craziest part of my week. On Saturday we received an email from
the assistants concerning transfers and who'd be transferred and
all that. It then becomes the zone leaders job to let everyone know in
the zone. Fully expecting to be transferred closer to the airport
these last 14 days I wasn't to worried. Then we received the email.
To my surprise I was staying, both Elder Dickson and I. This was
shocking considering the fact I go home in 17 Days here. Bewildered, we
continued on to dinner with a member at 5 Guys. A great way to spend
transfer day. Fully knowing we needed another missionary to come
here in a three some we anxiously awaited another call. Then we got a
call from Hunters creek, and the missionary who will be staying with
us, and replacing me, is Elder Egan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just about cried
and then I screamed and everyone was looking
at me funny.... That man is my favorite companion. For those
of you that remember, we served together in
Daytona for 3 months.
It was so crazy. He was on my most recent Christmas card.
Hahaha We are going to have a ton of fun. I guess I'm now an emeritus Zone
Leader. LOL.
Well that was my week
in a nutshell. Full of goodness and fun times. We had a killer week
and my zone continues to just slay it out here in Leesburgerking. My
first thought when I was getting transferred here was
"Fetch..." I wasn't looking forward to it all that much. The zone was struggling and it
was gonna be tough! These 5 months here have been amazing. I've
seen so many miracles and loved every minute of it. We've turned the zone
around and we've established a culture of hope. Now I get to finish
it all of with two of my favorite people here in one of my favorite
areas. God is good and my mission is powerful evidence of that
truth. I know that God loves every single one of us!
He wants us to be
happy, and we can be if we but follow his commandments. This is
his church, and I get to be a part of this work. I love it and it
saddens me that it is almost over.... But in reality
it's not. It's never
over, I've put my hand to the plow. As Elder Holland put it,
"God doesn't want people who will die for this gospel, he wants people who
will live for it." That's me shavers! Hahaha
That's the new word
shavers. It's slang for little boy, #GoHawks love you all so much and
hope you have a good week!
Loves, Elder Carter S
Crismon
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