Monday we had District P-Day and we went to Alamo, TN where we drove through a Safari Park and had a LOAD of fun. We fed a Bison, some Llamas (named Tina and Carl), a Giraffe named Jackson, and others. It was a very adventurous event. Then afterwards we went to the Church and played a bunch of games. Then we came home and changed, did some quick service, then we went to the Fishers for dinner and we came home and we all crashed.
Tuesday we had District Council and talked about Teaching. Then we went to Wendys and then we started exchanges. I went with Elder Ferrell to Dyersburg and we started the day. We did our studies and then after we felt like we needed to go finding. And during that we found a person and we were pretty excited about that. Then after we had a lesson with someone they were teaching and it went really well. Afterwards we were walking back and kinda got rained on which was meh. I'm starting to tolerate it but I'm still not a humongous fan of it. Afterwards we did a few other things and we got dinner and brought it home and just chatted about a lot of things.
Wednesday we did some studies and then we went to Salvation Army and did some service there. After helping there we drove all the way down to Friendship and ended exchanges. Me and Elder Fealy drove all the way back to Humboldt. We had a lot of contact attempts fall through and we were kinda bummed about it. Then we started walking about one street and we heard a door open, so we turn around and start talking to this old lady. Then her son comes out and we start talking to him too. They let us in and we talked about the Book of Mormon with them and it was a great visit. Afterwards we were getting food at Wendys and then we get a call from them saying that the mom doesn't want us to come back. It was very saddening but we knew we gave them that chance. Then we came to the Church and proceeded to have a really good Gospel Essentials Class where a good bit of people attended and we were happy about it. Then we came home and ended the day.
Thursday we did service at Marthas but this time at her husband's old office. We helped start sorting things out and she ended up having us take home his suit coats and his ties and a few other things. The photos below are the results of that hahahaha. Afterwards we went up to Milan and had a good lesson with Rachel and her friends and we taught the Restoration. It was really good, and afterwards we went to Perkins and had dinner with the Simon's there. After that we visited Daniel and Vivian and talked with them for a while. Then we came home and finished there.
Friday rolls around and we started off doing our studies and then we went to this place called Rachels Diner and then proceeded to eat in heaven😂. It was a super good place and I was happy about that. Then we did some of our Weekly Planning and we drove to an appointment. And we found a few people because of that and we got excited for that. Then we visited a few people and then the Wicknicks took us to Pizza Rev in Jackson and that was a really good pizza place. Create your own Pizzas was a great idea. I made a spicy pizza and it was actually super good. Don't judge me. Lol, then we went to the Church and did some preparations for Dyersburg.
Saturday was a long, but pretty eventful day. We were basically at the Church 90% of the day. We had a lesson prior and it went really well. Talked about the Book of Mormon and such. Then we went to the Church and cleaned up the font and started it for Dyersburg. Then Dyersburg and a few people showed up for their Baptism and it went really well for them. It was a good experience to watch them baptize her. Then they left and we started setting up the tables and trying to play Tetris with it. Then more of the members starting showing up and they helped set everything else up. Then we had our Branch Event and it went super well, Cynthia actually showed up and it was awesome! She enjoyed it as well which was good! After that we stuck around a little more and got Transfer News and to my surprise I got sent to West Point, Mississippi! And it's Full Bike. Man. XD I hear a lot of people like bike areas, so I'll just have to see how I feel about them when I get there. But, nonetheless I'm excited, sad that I'm leaving too.
Sunday we had 3 people at Church and I said Goodbye to some people. Then we came home, ate, and went out and did some follow ups and saying goodbye to a few people. Then we drove to Milan and had dinner and a Bible Study with the Johnsons and said goodbye to them too. And after we drove home and had Call Ins and started packing.
I enjoyed my time serving here in Trenton, sadly won't be able to see the Baptism of JT and a few others, but I know that they will be awesome in the Gospel. I'm thankful as well for the members and all that they did for us. I'm excited for my new adventure back in Mississippi! I hope you all have a good week!
May God be with you all, and know that I am here. I love you all!
Elder Braxton Hotton
Attachments:
-Some Safari extravaganza photos
-Spooder
-Gospel Essentials Notes on Priesthood Organization
-Me and Elder Fealy in some suit coats
-Can you see me?
-Fishers
-The Johnsons/Gibsons
-Rene
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