Ava's Mission

(From last week but didn't send.) Another week for the books. The McHoods got baptised on Saturday! We can't take any credit for it, because the Sisters in Fortworth Texas taught them everything! They just moved here a week ago all changed and ready to go! The Dad Scott, a returning member, baptized his wife and two sons. It was BEAUTIFUL. We had two exchanges this week, one I was in Camp Verde and the other I spent a day in Sedona! Northern Arizona is the coolest ever. While in Camp Verde we got a call from a random number and it was a guy saying that he had hit rock bottom and wanted to change his life around. He said the only time time he ever felt true peace and happiness was in one of our churches when he was in 3rd grade and he has always remembered it so he tracked the missionaries in the area down. We met him at a park that same day and this big rough looking guy who was covered in tattoos just cried as we told him about the Atonement and how he can be forgiven and t...

Happy pday everyone! THE BUNNY FAMILY IS ON DATE I REPEAT THE BUNNY FAMILY IS ON DATE! We had the most amazing lesson this week and as they were reading the book of Mormon this week together as a family they all got their answer and they got it strong. On Dec. 7th there will be a Christmas family miracle. I already can't sleep because I'm so excited. The other 5 of our people on date should be baptised this weekend! Saturday is going to be one special day. I wish I had the time to tell you all of their stories and their journey of how they got here. Yesterday at church I got to see the Watsons from good old Cardston 3rd ward back home, and it was good to see some familiar faces! They came for their grandsons farewell. Brother Watson introduced me to Mike Moran, his grandsons basketball coach at coconino high school who is not a member but came to support his player. We started talking about basketball and everything it taught us and why he coaches and how that relates to ...

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving family and friends!!!! I spent mine trying to explain poutine, toque, garborator, and how to pronounce "bAg" to missionaries who have missed out on knowing the joy's of the great white north! This week topped them all I think! I hope you all are ready for some MIRACLES. First off, I GOT TO SEE SISTER FAIRBANKS at zone conference for the first time since leaving her and it was the happiest reunion I think any man has ever seen. There were tears. We found 9 new people and our teaching pool grew to 40 people we are actively teaching because of all the families we are teaching! We are so busy and I come home every night and about pass away in my dress because I am so tired and I love it. Poor sister Rossi is such a trooper. My long strides are like 5 of her little steps and so she has to work extra hard. She is so awesome. One of our families, the Bunny family had a son who had a birthday this week! He told us that he wanted us to teach less...

What a week. Here is the highlight reel! First off, I butchered my first Elk. And it was AWESOME. Literally living my dream up here. All day everyday. Flagstaff is my fav. The whole Phoenix suns basketball team showed up to the food bank that we volunteer at which was so cool! Dane, you would've been in heaven. We trackted into a Masonic missionary base in between conference sessions and found 2 new people to teach! That's all I have to say about that. They opened the door and said "oh, you're missionaries? We are too!" #samesamebutdifferent but they are interested! Conference was so good. If you didn't get a chance to watch it please go back and watch! The messages shared have the power to change your life if you let them lead you to ACT. I had so many takeaways. I loved the quote that living and sharing the gospel will make you consistently and resiliently happy. I've been trying to find the right words for the kind of happiness I've experienc...