April 7th email

Hey Y'all! Transfers were this last week! Got a new companion! Elder Stilson from Pleasant Grove Utah! He is a bit odd. haha. He means really good though. He checks the phone like my Mother. I'll read him the conversation WORD FOR WORD and he still checks it. It makes me laugh. We hit a rough spot on Thursday and so last night we talked for about 2 1/2 hours together so we could get to know each other a lot better. Just talk about everything. So that we can become the best set of missionaries in the Macon Georgia Mission!!

But all we've done this week is go knocking. It's annoying. We've knocked SO many houses, with a couple potentials that end up not even being interested. Pisses me off. UGH.

But Every one that says "I already know Jesus, so I'm good" I always reply with "WOW! ISN"T HE THE BEST!!??" Lol :) It's fun to talk to people about faith. It's only awkward if you make it I figured out. But I'm still shy at first. 

Momma K took us to olive garden and I tried Shrimp! It was good. But of course it was covered in seasonings and other crap. lol

CONFERENCE WAS AWESOME!! I think my favourite talk was my Russel M. Nelson! Man, what a talk. Go listen to it!! But we stayed at the church all day Saturday and Sunday. In between sessions, we played volleyball and I ripped a pair of pants. lol. I sewed it up to the best of my ability though :) So I hope it holds. hahaha

  

My knee has been hurting a lot this last week so Momma K gave me a bunch of essential oils to help me out and it's definitely been a blessing :) That entire family brightens up my day any time of the day :) 

One thing I noticed that I've changed about since being on my mission is that I definitely recognize blessings a lot more. and I state it too! haha :) It makes you feel very grateful and you notice how well Heavenly Father cares and loves you. He pours out blessings to His children, so I encourage you all to try and notice blessings and state them too :) You'll definitely feel a lot more grateful :)

love always, Jacob :)