By The Sweat of Thy Brow

Fam and Friends,

It's been a few days.  We actually are having PDay on Thursday this week because we are planning on going to the temple with Cari today! Hopefully we will be able to go. Monday was spent working so apologies if I didn't respond to emails. 

It's just been really, really HOT. The past few days have been about 101-102 degrees which I've heard is actually pretty nice for this time of the year. It's also more humid than I'm used to so everything like my clothes and watch stick to me and I don't like it. It's fine though, it makes me feel like even more of a missionary walking around in the heat and sweating a bunch. You probably didn't want to hear that last part, sorry. 

We had interviews with President Meservy last Wednesday, amazing as always. He has given me certain responsibilities and the opportunity to do great things here in Lakeport and also told me he knows Elder Nelson and I would be a "phenomenal" companionship. I enjoyed hearing that!

On the bright side, we got Dave and Paula to commit to coming to church on Sunday the 30th! It's been a long time comin. They know the wonderful feelings and the blessings associated with attending church so it's all a matter of putting it into action! 

We've also had the opportunity to find some great people to teach and even one family! One lady we found told us that she was a 7th Day Adventist but when we went back for our return appointment, she told us she had actually been baptized years ago in our church with her mother! What are the odds.... so now we are just going to reactivate her which means teaching her why the Sabbath is on Sunday instead of Saturday. That's gonna be a task for sure, but worth it. I like a good challenge. 

I'm not sure if I've talked to much about Richie and his family, but they're great. He and his wife have 4 kids who are all really young and funny. They would make a great addition to the ward. We talked to Richie yesterday and he knows this is the path he wants to take, it's only a matter of getting his family on board. We are going to take them on a tour of the church next week so they can see what it's like and what to expect. 

I got bit by two dogs this week. I walked into a yard and  two dogs bolted out of the house and just latched onto my legs and hand. It wasn't the best feeling ever but I was fine. They just kept attacking until I made it out of the gate. I'm okay but RIP to my favorite blue pants.  Shoulda had some dog treats my mom sent just for these situations, instead we got an elder in our district to eat one by telling him it was a scooby snack.  They're mostly peanut butter, oatmeal and carrots so no harm, no foul.

The Song of the Week is "It's a Long Way To The Top (if you wanna rock n roll)" by AC/DC.

A classic! 

One last shoutout to my guy Noah Bodnar for finishing his mission tomorrow. I'm super proud of you buzz and the work you've done and I'm grateful I could serve at the same time.  I never thought these days would come...  SLC you'd better get ready! I have a little over a week until I start my last transfer so things are getting super real. It's time to grind hard and teach everyone who Heavenly Father sent me out here to teach! 

Love you all,

Elder Thompson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=-sUXMzkh-jI  "It's A Long Way To The Top" AC/DC