Greetings from the Republic of California! I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. It's a great time to be with the people that you are most grateful for... and don't forget the mashed potatoes!!
Our 5-man here in the Woodland Zone is always a party and I gotta say what a blessing, we are always having a good time (and working hard).
This week was pretty crazy. Since Elder Siebach is the District Leader, I have to go on exchanges 2-3 times each week. Most of the time I have gone into Spanish areas so I have no idea what is being said but it's all good because it all means the same thing!
All 5 of us had Thanksgiving with a family in the ward. It was really nice of them to invite us. We stuffed ourselves to the max! That was a good and a bad thing.
Friday was a day of service. We helped a member move his chicken coop and we watched his dog almost kill a chicken... the chicken is alright and no we did not make that happen on purpose. Then we helped another member move. The wife recently had a heart attack and so she can't lift more than 40 lbs now so all 5 of us were glad to help! It was really fulfilling!
At a dinner appointment on saturday, I gave a spiritual thought about Enos. After Enos gains a remission of his sins, he begins to pray for the welfare of his friends, the Nephites, which is pretty normal I guess. But then he prays for the welfare of his enemies, the Lamanites! How selfless! We all should turn outward like Enos does and our lives will all be so much happier.
Read the Book of Mormon every day! It will change your life for the better.
It's been great hearing from some of you! I hope everything is going well with the rest.
The song of the week is the hit "Young Adult" by Ritt Momney! If you haven't heard it yet, I would highly recommend it! Making music with that wonderful group of people was some of the best times of my life so far. One good song can change someone's life!
Turn outward this week, follow the "Light The World" campaign! The videos bring so much spirit into our lives. Rake someones leaves, bake some cookies with your grandma, share your favorite song with someone!
Have a great week and take advantage of all that you can do during this Christmas season!
Festively,
Elder Thompson
Hank's address: (at least until December 19 transfers)
1225 Linford Lane
Apt. D3
Dixon, CA 95620
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