Hey y'all! Hope y'all had a good week! This week was filled with a lot of interesting events this week! Let's get right into it!Monday after P-Day we didn't really do much. We had Call Ins with our leaders and did some other stuff. Then we came home.Tuesday we had a early lesson with someone and that was good. Then we came back to the apartment and started to make cookies. After we made cookies we went and started visiting people and dropping off cookies to people. We found a person in the process as we biked around. Then we drove up to Milan and had a good lesson with a family and talked about prayer. Then we drove back down and had dinner and a Come, Follow Me lesson at the Lamprechts. After we had a Zone Call with our Zone.Wednesday I had to get up early to prepare for exchanges with the Zone Leaders. Then they came by and I went with Elder Morely down to West Memphis and we started the day. We did a lot of contacting and had some lessons. It was an overall good day, just busy with a lot of people we talked too. We also talked to a guy who was confused, made himself more confused because he was confused. So that was a fun conversation. Then we went to the Church and had Book of Mormon Study Class and we learned a lot. Then we came home.Thursday we finished up exchanges and then we drove to Bartlett and had Zone Conference. We talked a lot about Self Esteem and the importance of going one more. It helps you push your goals and help you grow your faith that miracles will happen. And then after Zone Conference I got my Temple Recommend Interview and that was good. Then we came back home, Brother Jorgensen took us and Dyersburg to Five Guys and that was pretty good. Then we came home and ended the day.Friday we did some studies and Weekly Planning. And afterwards we tried visiting a few people and that didn't work as much. Then we switched over to Service Clothes and helped someone move officially in their new house and that was good. Afterward we chatted with them for a little then we went and had dinner at the Fishers and that was good as usual. Then we came home and ended the day.Saturday for the morning and part of the afternoon we were helping someone build some things to help stabilize their porch as they replace the beams that hold them up. And then he took us out to lunch and then we came back. Then we switched over and went up to Milan and had a cool lesson with the lady and her friend and then another friend. So it's awesome to say the least. And then we synced up a few things and then did other misc stuff and then came home and made some Dragon Noodles and contacted people for Church.Sunday we had 3 people at Church and that was good. And then after Church we had a lesson with JT and talked about the Plan of Salvation and moved up his Baptismal Date! Which was exciting. Then after Church we followed up with people and had lunch where I made more Dragon Noodles. Then we studied more and then drove up to Trenton and gave a member a blessing. Then we drove to Dyer and had a dinner with a family. Afterwards we had Bible Study in Milan with the Johnsons. Then we came home and had Call ins with Dyersburg.So yea, overall this was a good week. Small bumps of course in the way, but we are slowly working them out. I hope y'all have an awesome week!May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!Elder Braxton HottonAttachments:-Both photos was the Weather on Tuesday.... It was hot-Sweet tag photo
Hey y'all! I hope y'all had a good week last week! This past week was a little struggle bus to say the least but we managed to see many tender mercies in the end. Let's get into it!
Monday after P-Day stuffs we dropped off cookies at one of our Ministering Families and we talked with them for a good while. It was awesome. After that we went home and ended the day.
Tuesday we drove up to Dyersburg for District Council and we talked about Finding and all that good stuff. After that we went to a place called Grecian Steakhouse and we had lunch there. Afterwards I went with Elder Walker and started exchanges and we drove all the way to Milan to have a few appointments. We had a pretty good lesson with someone we started teaching, and we had some members over and the lesson went over quite a bit but we think it went pretty well overall. Afterwards we had another discussion with a couple we are teaching as well so that's cool. Then we had Companionship Study and after we had Bible Study at the Lamprechts and that was pretty good. Though by this time I was just drained so that was fun. Then we got some food and ended the day. And also we had a super crazy storm that night as well. Thanks Utah for sharing.
Wednesday was a little whack, but it was good. For part of the day we went up to Milan and made some contact with a few people, and that was good. It's sometimes really difficult to get in contact with people so it helps out a lot when you actually see them. Then we came back to Humboldt and walked around for a little. Then we visited Jennifer and her family and had a good lesson with them. Then we went to the Library and did a little study and some Facebook posting. Afterwards we went to a members home with our Branch President and we helped take a few things out of their house. Afterwards we visited someone else and then got a call by another member to help out with moving a rug so we did that. After that we had dinner at a members house and then had Gospel Essentials Class about the Atonement, which was a pretty amazing lesson. The Atonement can help heal your struggles whatever they may be. Just rely on Jesus Christ and be humble enough to let him work through you to become what Heavenly Father wants you to be.
Thursday we finished exchanges and exchanged back in Friendship, and got some quality out of that. Then we drove back, got ready, and went and did some service at Marthas. After we came back home, we changed, and went out and tried to talk to people for a little bit. After that, we went to the Fishers and had dinner with them, and that is always good. Then we came home and ended the day there.
Friday we were on our bikes for most of the day(reason I say most will be explained later). We did our studies and did some good Weekly Planning. Afterwards, we jumped on our bikes and biked around for a long while. We visited a lot of houses, talked to a good bit of people. Had a good discussion with Cynthia. Got in contact with a few people. It was all good. Until... Before dinner. We biked to an abandoned place or something and we were reporting. We were looking at my gear shifters and while Elder Fealy was testing them out, it blew up. Literally it blew up. It was kinda funny actually, but it sucked. But it was doomed to happen, it's only like 3 years old XD. Luckily we weren't too far from dinner, so we walked the stuff to Taco Bell. We had dinner there with a family and then we walked home with out stuff. It was rough, and I had to patch one of my tires because I tried going up a curb and I hit the tire on it so yea, but I got that fixed. And that was the majority of the day.
Saturday was another interesting day. We took the bike down to Jackson to a bike shop and the guy said he would let us know when he's done. So we came back and started visiting people... But literally it was all bust and it kicked our spirits in the shins pretty good. And at this time it was only 12PM, so that was just no bueno for us. But thankfully, out of tender mercies, we were able to have a lesson with someone and it was pretty good. And after we were about to start personal Study but then we got a call saying that the Bike is ready to go so we went back down to Jackson and picked it up. Then as we were passing through Three Way we tried visiting a few people and that was pretty successful overall. Then we came back and started contacting others. We had a good discussion with Jennifer and helped clear up concerns. After we came back and had dinner where we cooked some steaks without any idea of what we wanted to do and it turned out really good so that was awesome. Then we visited a few members and then we came home and ended the day there.
Sunday was actually good. We sadly only had 2 people at Church, but those 2 people have some close baptismal potential than we thought so that was awesome, we are excited for that. Afterwards we stuck around and had to talk to a few people and figured out a lot of things that are going on. Then we went home, had lunch, then followed up with people. Afterwards we went up to Milan and tried contacting people there too. After all that we had enough time do do some studies so we parked somewhere and studied for a while. Then we went to the Johnsons and ate dinner and did Bible study and that was fun. Then we came home and did Call Ins with Dyersburg.
So yea, a lot of things happened this week and it kinda hit my spirit a little, but thankfully through the tender mercies of the Lord we were able to see some cool experiences as well through it. I'm thankful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ and what it does for me. I know it can help you in many ways as well.
May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!
Elder Braxton Hotton
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Hey y'all! Hope you had a good week last week! My week was pretty good.. Except Friday. Hence this title for the week. I will explain once you get to that point. Let's dive right into it!Monday we had Zone P-Day at Bartlett and that was a lot of fun. We played a lot of games and just got to know the Zone better. Then we took Dyersburg back up to Trenton and they stayed with us overnight here. It also POURED that night too. It was insane.Tuesday we had District Council here in Trenton and the Zone Leaders came up from West Memphis, Arkansas to attend. And then afterwards we started exchanges and I was with Elder Lee and we drove all the way down the West Memphis, crossing the bridge. I didn't think I was crossing that bridge anytime soon but I was wrong XD. But anyways, we get down there. Do studies, and all of our appointments fall through sadly. So we tried doing some contacting and visiting a few people, and got like 2ish new people out of it so that was cool. And that was pretty much that day.Wednesday we went to Bartlett and ended exchanges. The Zone Leaders and Elder Fealy had a Leadership Meeting to go to so I was with Elder Ashworth who is serving in Bartlett with me for most of the day. We were able to take the missionary van with us around so that we can go to appointments and such. Sadly, all of them fell through, but we were able to talk to a few people and clean up the car for the APs. So that was nice. Then we went to the Church and I had Interviews with President Hansen, and that was nice. Then we got a ride from a member, got Steak and Shake, and came back home. Had to Cancel Gospel Essentials due to everything running behind, so we pushed it to Friday.Thursday we did our studies and went to a lesson which didn't happen. Then we switched clothes and did service at Marthas. We were able to get a lot of other things done as well. So that was cool. Afterwards we came back home, changed over, and tried visiting a few people. Then we had dinner at the Fishers and had a good time there. Then we came home and ended the day. Friday was the.. Interesting day to say the least. We did our studies and then we switched into service clothes and went up to Milan and helped someone move from one apartment to another. And that was pretty good. They were really appreative about it. Then we came back home and tried visiting people as well. Then we went to Wall Street Grill and had dinner with some members. Afterwards we had a meeting with our Branch Missionary Leader and that was good. Then no one showed up to class which was sad. So then.. Now the story. So later on that night, we were driving back to our apartment, but then we saw a bunch of cars at this school court not far from our apartment, so we decided to check it out and try to find people out of it. So not thinking(now I realize how stupid this is, but it was in the moment, plz don't get mad at me Lol), I put all of my stuff down, wallet, phone, ring, watch, stuff like that, down where you put your feet on a bleacher. And after a while and not being able to ball with them. We decide to leave, we started collecting our stuff.... And my wallet and my white handbook with my Ministering Certificate is gone. And I can't find it anywhere. So it basically got stolen. So yea, I was pretty upset about that. Had to make many calls just to figure things out, get cards cancelled, yea. It was a interesting night.Saturday we looked around just in case it got dropped. And we did studies. We went to the police and did a report, which was the stuff I was pretty sure I was going to here. But then we talked about what we have planned for the day and we mentioned potentially moving someone, and he offered us to help him move! So potential right there! It's awesome. Afterwards we went out and visited a few people and a few lessons fell through in the process. Then we did some Weekly Planning. Then we went to Regal Inn and our good friend Rene took us to Jackson and we had dinner with him. He's pretty cool haha, he loves the missionaries. Then we came home and ended the day.Sunday was Fast Sunday but it was a slow Sunday. We had 2 people at Church which was pretty ok. Also during Church we gave school blessings to 2 kids that moved in not to long ago, which was pretty cool. Then after Church we visited a few people, did some studies, then we went up to Medina and had dinner at the Jorgensens and then did a Bible Study at the Johnsons in Milan and that was cool. After that we drove to the Church and had Call-Ins with Dyersburg and just finished the day off from there.This week was pretty interesting. But as much as I am bummed about losing my wallet and such, I know that things will work out and other opportunities will arise for the future. God has his ways, and I'm interested in seeing how this one works out!Also, a quote from Elder Fealy to me while we were helping someone move, "You're thicker than a snicker"...😂 Have a good week everyone!May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!Elder Braxton HottonAttachments:-Egyptian Cat-I tried to be cool and take a photo of me under a bridge-Elder Fealy took a photo of us and that was the result
Hey y'all! Hope you all had a good week last week! This week was a really good week. Had my HUMP DAY and a lot of cool little things happened! Let's get into it!Monday after P-Day and such we went and Mowed a lawn for a member and sadly during it the Lawn Mower broke so that was no fun. But it was good talking with them and fellow shipping with them.Tuesday we went up to Dyersburg and had District Council and then after we went and had some District Lunch. Ever since Transfers it's only been us and Dyersburg and it's been a little quiet to say the least. Afterwards we had a few things fall through and then we went up to Milan and visited a family that we made new people (the mom was a member already). Then we had other things fall through then we came back and had Bible Study at the Lamprechts.Wednesday we went over to Helping Hands and worked there for a little bit. And then after we visited Jennifer and her family and had a good discussion there. Then afterwards we walked around and helped fix a bike for someone that's good friends with the missionaries. Afterwards we went to the Church and had Gospel Essentials and that was really good. So that was about it.Thursday was my year mark!! We started off by going to Martha's and doing some more service over there. And then after we visited another family and that was pretty good. And then we invited someone to Church that we were teaching. And then a few other things fell through and then we visited Quantrice for a little bit. Afterwards we went and did service and had dinner at the Fishers and that was really good as usual.Friday we had the normal studies and did some Weekly Planning. Afterwards we worked up in Milan for most of the time. Visited the Currys and some others. And that was pretty good. We setup a time to help the Currys move some. And then after we went back to Humboldt and had dinner at one of our ministering families place and that was fun. We had some pretty good taquitos. Then we came back home and made cookies.Saturday we start off by helping the Curry's move boxes and such into their new place, and they were thankful for that. Then after we visited a few people we were teaching in Milan. Then we came back home and visited Jennifer and all that. Then we were supposed to get a free car detail from someone but that fell through so we went down to a members house and helped them move. The house was huge though. Then afterward we came back home and ended the day.Sunday was a miracle really! We had 10 people at Church! We were really surprised by it and super pumped. It was awesome! Then after we had lunch with some member and nonmembers and that was really good. Then we walked around and talked to some really good people and found a person out of it as well. Then we went up to Milan and had dinner and Come, Follow Me discussion at the Johnsons. Then after we went to the Church and had Call-Ins.I'm now on the downhill slope. But I hope I can continue to help change people's lives and be a huge impact on them. I hope you all have an amazing week!May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!Elder Braxton HottonAttachments:-Year Mark Package-Good ol Elder Fealy-Sick lookin motorcycle
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Hey y'all! Hope you had a good week! This week was another adjustment, but this coming week will be in full swing, along with the fact that this coming week is my HUMP WEEK! This Thursday I finally hit a year and I'm having a hard time believing it! It's all downhill from here! Let's get into this week!Monday was pretty good. We did a few things at the house then we went to our good friend Rene's and he fed us Lunch and it was super good, then we went to the Church and relaxed there. After emails and all that we got picked up by Brother Lloyd-Lee and we had dinner at their house and that was good as well. Then we came home and Elder Hunter finished packing.Tuesday Brother Toronto picked us up for Transfers and we drove to Bartlett for it. During that whole time it was raining so that was just dandy. And we had Transfers and I said by to Elder Hunter and got Elder Fealy and left. We came back home and rested from all the rain that kept coming.. And coming.. And coming. Then we went out and worked. Had a few lessons fall through but we were able to talk to a few people. Then we went to the Lamprechts and had dinner and Come, Follow Me class and that was super good. Wednesday we went down to Jackson and helped out at the Church with the Bishop Storehouse for a little, and afterwards we ate some Panda so that was nice. Then we went to Trenton and visited a few members and try to contact people. Afterwards we came back th Humboldt and walked around some more. Then we went to the Church and had the Gospel Essentials Class and we talked about Scriptures and the importance of them and it was super good. Then afterwards we went to Wendys with the Toronto's and ate there.Thursday we did service at Marthas for a little bit and then after we went up to Milan and chatted with a few people up there. Then we came back down to Homboldt and then visited one of our ministering families and that was good. We got to know them a lot more. Then afterwards we came home and had dinner and ended the day there.Friday was sloooowwwwww because we had a lot of technical things we had to do do Weekly Planning sadly took a little longer than we wanted it. Then we were able to walk around Humboldt and talk to people for a little bit then we switched to service and helped Brother Fisher with his land and then we had dinner with them. That was pretty much most of the day.Saturday we went up early to Milan to help someone move for a little bit. Then we came back home and got ready for the rest of the day. Then we went to an area and went on a finding spree and through that we found 2 people which was pretty cool. That was the majority of the day was walking around trying to talk to people and find people. Then we had dinner and tried a few other people and came back home. I also called one of the people I helped baptize in Holly Springs and it was good to talk to him.Sunday we sadly only had 2 people at Church, but we had a small miracle! A member from Arizona just shows up and she said that her daughter and fiance are meeting with missionaries and are close to baptism so that's awesome. We are excited to dive into that. After Church we had a few appointments to go to and sadly all of them fell through. But then we found 1 person so that's good. Then we went up to Milan and had dinner at the Johnsons and then did a Come, Follow Me class. Then we went to the Church and had Call-ins with Dyersburg.This week was a little slow, but overall it was good. I am excited to start working with Elder Fealy now and see what we can do for this area to flourish and bring miracles about. And again, like I said last week, I am very thankful for each of you for what you have done for me and bringing me to the point I am now. I am excited for what this next year brings!Joshua 1:9 (Old Testament)May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!Elder Braxton HottonAttachments:-Me and Elder Hunter-Me and Elder Fealy-Me holding the door(s) at Transfers-After service(Meh photo)-Fuse Boz from 50s-60s-Weather from Thursday Night
