Week 1

HOLA!!


My district is AWESOME I love them all.  We have learned so much and had problems but we have  grown stronger from those experiences.  The food, I was told that it was terrible. It was worse than expected and luckily I wasn't here for the worst day which I heard was called the night of many flushes.  I've met the Doctor here-he was on our fight from Utah. He is so cool and we have gotten pretty close. I talk to him almost every day but then I got sick and he quarantined me so I'm a little upset haha. Not really.  I was called as district leader which was so crazy and such a blessing-I was so happy to be called. It's been an awesome experience.  Mark 11:24 is my new favorite scripture. It is so cool and talks about prayer. It taught me how to pray better and has helped me receive more answers.  I have seen so many little miracles and have been so grateful for them! I can't say them all but one is I was praying for an answer like right before I walked into a room and as I walked in I got my answer-it was awesome.  I've gotten I think pretty close with the Kirkhams our mtc presidents. I have had lunch with them and have been lucky enough to actually talk to them almost every time I see them so pretty cool. Overall it's been a great first week at the CCM and I can't wait for the next 3!


Love Elder Owens

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