Well I made it safe and sound to my new area! I am now in the Hudson area with my new companion Elder Farr. Elder Farr is from Washington state and this is his last transfer on his mission. I am really excited to work hard with him because he wants to end his mission with a bang!
I got in the area on Wednesday and we have been working hard ever since. There are 3 baptisms that are going to be this weekend so that is exciting! 2 of which are a part member family. The father was baptized when he was 9 but then fell away and then recently got reactivated. He looks like a rough guy but he has such a great heart. He got the priesthood yesterday and he will be baptizing his 2 sons Tikal and Benicio. The other is another Part Member Family. The wife is a member and somewhat of the same situation. The husbands name is Rainer and he is a 60 year old man from Germany. He is really looking forward to being baptized as well. The work of the Lord is hastening!
This past week was somewhat hard on me. I had to leave one of my favorite areas and didnt really have time to say any goodbye's. It is always difficult to change but this area seems like it has a lot of potential. We have been able to teach a lot of people. The ward is really supportive as well and members are willing to help us out. The key is obedience though. I really love being obedient because you get to see the fruits of your labors. I read just this morning in Enos 1:12. If we labor diligently God will grant us according to our desires. I love being a missionary!
Sorry for no pictures! next week!
Elder Gardner
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