Yes another week always seems to go by, and I mean very quickly.
The days feel like weeks and the weeks feel like days. That's a very
common missionary phrase that lot's of missionaries around here use.
No mom, I
have not received the package yet, but I should get it this week then!
My health has been really good. I got a new workout
program you might have heard of it, it's called T-25 and Sean T does it,
he used to be an Olympic sprinter for team USA, and it's a very hard
workout program. It's been pushing my limits, and I do it every morning.
Look it up on youtube and see what it's like, I can promise you that it
kicks my butt every morning haha. It's like perfect for missionaries
too because it's just 25 minutes of non-stop workout, so every morning
is good. I love working out, even though during the time while I work
out I might feel like crap and feel really tired, seeing the results and
being healthy just makes you feel better physically and morally. I'm
done with fast food and candy, I've been eating way healthier now. I've
been eating lots of fruits, eggs, spinach (Not even kidding, it tastes
awful but it's worth it), and lean meats like tuna and chicken. Oh and
of course the ridiculously unhealthy Hispanic food we get everyday for
dinner appointments, it doesn't help 
haha.
But
I'm doing really good. I can dunk about 1 out of every 2 or 3 tries
now, I'm getting a lot better and healthier. The knee is doing good,
feels normal about 98% of the time. I'll have the random time I'll feel a
bit of pain, but right now it's not a huge issue.
This week was very good. We found like 15 new investigators this
week, YES!!!!!!!!!!! The area is still booming, and I will not let it
stop. We will work hard and continually bring others unto Christ! This
work never stops, and we must push forward. Transfers are next Tuesday,
March 10th and I'm pretty sure that I will be transferred. I WILL NOT
LEAVE THIS AREA WITHOUT HAVING AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE ON DATE FOR BAPTISM.
That's right, you heard me. I have a week to put 5 people on date, and
we will do it. I know we will and I know we can. The Lord will bless us,
I have faith that he will! I'm pretty sure I'm going to
get transferred. You never know, but I have a feeling I'll be leaving
Bountiful. I have 15 baptisms and my mission now and as far as I'm
aware, they are all still progressing and active in the church.
Some of our recent converts from
the last few months have temple recommends now, so this week we are
going to go to the temple with them! I'm so excited, and we have members
coming too! It's going to be an amazing sacred experience for them, I'm
so grateful for temples and the miracles that happen within them!
This
week was President Hansen's last week, he was officially released on
Friday and our new Mission President, President Spendlove, was set apart
on Saturday. I have not met him yet, but we have heard many good things
about him. We also have zone meeting this upcoming Thursday and he is
supposed to be there to meet everyone, I'm so excited it's going to be
incredible!
I love President Hansen and his family so much, I
can't express how much he has taught me and how his example has
influenced my life forever. He is an incredible man, and he has a great
road ahead of him for the rest of his life. He has an amazing family and
a whole legion of missionaries supporting him and his eternal wife. President Hansen told me to thank you and Mom for your love and support
and prayers on his behalf. He said he could feel them and he is grateful
for being great parents for me.
Love,
Elder Strate
1st Picture is my last time seeing President Hansen, at least for now.
2nd Picture is a sticker I saw on a car, the doctrine this sticker teaches is so true! #fightthenewdrug
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