Hello!
We just got our transfer news last night and I get to stay in Searcy at least another 3 months!! That's because my companion and I are both staying in Searcy this next 6 weeks, and then elder ogaard goes home. And usually that means that I will stay to "train" the next missionary that comes to Searcy! Even the idea of spending more time here gets me excited though. I love this place. Well really I just love the people that live here, but the place is pretty great too!
This last week my companion and I were anywhere but Searcy! We did carwashes in Cabot, service on a air force military base in Jacksonville, exchnages in Beebe, and some crazy work in lonoke!
It was extremely hot and humid this last week. The temperature was around 102 for most of the week, ocassionaly dipping down into the upper 90s. The heat index on the worst day had us at 120 degrees! Rumor has it that it's going to be a hot hot summer in Arkansas. But I have learned to love the heat.
Something that is harder to get over is the bugs! Haven't has anything too bad, but definitely got a little torn up by some chiggers. We did service for someone in lonoke, and they told me to bring shorts and a t shirt. When we arrived the lady gasped and said "you're not planning on doing service in that are you?!" We were confused and asked what it was that we were going to be doing. She explained that we would be cutting down some very very tall weeds and grass in her backyard. It was hot work and lots of thorns but we got it done! That night when we got back, I and the other elder took turns taking a "bleach bath" as recommended by the mission nurse. It worked! Most of the bugs died and there hasn't been that bad of a lasting result! Chiggers can be a nasty thing if you don't catch them early!
President came through Searcy again this last week and we were able to teach with him again. He is a powerful teacher and knows his scriptures really well. I'm working on getting there!
A young couple, the Galloway family, moved into our ward this last week! He is the youngest master engraver in the world! He was accepted by the firearms guild. He is one of around 40 master engravers in the world! Super cool!
We also got Voss water from someone today and turned it into Sharkleberryfin flavored kool-aid today. Turns out artisan water from Norway makes great kool-aid!
I love this work I am doing. I know the gospel has been restored and because of that I am able to share this amazing message with the world! The south, Arkansas, and the heat are amazing. I am so grateful for how much God has given me.
Love y'all so so much!
Elder C.R. Anderson
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