Hey group email squad!
I'd like to start off this email by giving big shout out to YMAD... an experience that changed my life. A year ago today, I was in Chamba, India. Half of a world away, with some of the best friends that I have ever made and helping out some of the best people I have ever met. Which brings me to the song of the week: One Day by Matisyahu. I'm grateful for everything that YMAD taught me and I'm grateful for the people that I was able to come close to during my time preparing for India and actually being there.
This week was crazy! We spent Tuesday in Santa Rosa and it was really boring except I saw Elder Nate Koelliker at transfers!! It was really great to see him! The next day, we picked up our little boy, Elder Mohler, from Vegas baby! We also picked up two Spanish elders, Elder Abraham from Glendale, Arizona, and Elder Walker from Logan, Utah. They're all super cool and it's been a party in our little 5-man apartment. I'm now chilling here with Elder Kelso from Holladay, Utah. If anyone knows him, say what's up.
This week we had a super spiritual finding experience. We each said where we wanted to tract and each of us said different places so we decided to go from the top to the bottom to where each of us wanted to go. In one area, we got a return appointment and then at the park we got a referral from a member and talked to a family playing basketball and then we had a super great spiritual thought at our dinner that night! It was super directed by the Spirit!!
Most of this week was just adjusting for having 5 people. We had to put together some bunk beds and we had to get some other desks.
We are working hard every day. The longer I've been out, the more everything makes sense and I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve in the CASRM! The other cool thing that happened was I was able to see some of the fire damage and some vineyards in Napa and Sonoma valleys. I'll attach some pictures. Have a great Thanksgiving this week! Be thankful for each day! Hug your favorite Pilgrim or Indian!
Onward and upward.
Love,
Elder Thompson
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| 5 Guys Dixon Apartment |
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| Napa Valley |
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| Sonoma Vineyards |
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| Trio: Thompson, Mohler, Siebach |
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| Elders Thompson and Koelliker |
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| Destruction in Santa Rosa |
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