May 29, 2018

Hey Y'all!!!

This week has been a good week.  My comp Elder Braithwaite hasn't been feeling the best ever since he got sick. But hey we’re rolling with the punches and having a grand ole time! But we got news last night that Elder Braithwaite will be leaving. That just made us sooo mad. We've loved serving here in Jasper and we care about each other. I don't know who I'll get. I’m sad he's leaving but I'm glad cause I can go work for my last 6 weeks.  But like I said before roll with the punches. I could be getting into a trio, the assistants called and asked if we had an extra mattress. So lol could be. The Ensley Elders are both staying. Anyways here's my week.

TUESDAY- So yesterday we got permission to stay the night in Ensley for our district meeting the next day. So that night we played aggravation and me and our district leader Elder Ramsey beat the other guys by 2 games. We were so happy. In the morning we went to district meeting and it went well we all laughed and learned new things. Then we had Zaxbys for lunch and we took a district picture and then we went back to Jasper and tried to see some referrals but they weren't home so we went to The Bakers for dinner and the dad Phil confessed an addiction he has and we gave him council and a blessing and helped them both with their relationship. Then we came home.

WEDNESDAY- Today was a good day we went and tried to see this recent convert Gavin but he wasn't home so we stopped by bro & sis Fernandez and talked with them and said a prayer with them then we went to the church for Book of Mormon class and it went really well. Even though there was only 2 people who showed up we still had a great time. Then we met with Brother Stewart for our coordination meeting and he gave us an update on the NBA playoffs and then we went home and played some aggravation. We play that when we come in at 9. It's a good way to talk with each other while playing a game.

THURSDAY- Today was a sick day for elder Braithwaite (I know he's not faking it cause I've had comps who did and I can tell he's sick, poor guy. I just support and help him the best I can). So we mainly stayed in for the day but at night we decided to go to the church and shoot some hoops since we were inside most of the day. Then we went home. I called people, read scriptures, and watched church approved movies.

FRIDAY- Today we went and tried to see this lady who wanted a blessing but she wasn't home at the time so we went to try and see Kathy Williams but she wasn't home either. So then we went to the church and did some family history and then we went to this guy named Cory for a dinner appointment and had his homemade pizza and then we went to try and see some other people then we came home for the night.

SATURDAY- Today we went to see Sandra Gerlitzki and gave her a blessing and some words of comfort.  She had a brother pass away and she needed some comfort. When we got there this is what she said "yeah my brother passed away and his corpse is in the bedroom" it scared me at first but she meant his ashes are back there. Lol. Then we went to see Webb Rd and took pictures and a video and then we went to Sumiton and saw some referrals but they weren't home so we tried to see some members but they weren't home so we went back to Jasper and went home to make our progress record for branch council in the morning.

SUNDAY- So we had branch council and there were 2 people who attended from the Inverness ward and they recognized me and talked to me. Then in Elders quorum we had a great lesson and I learned an abbreviation version of the word Church here it is.
C: Choose
H: Holy Sabbath
U: Unity
R: Respect & Record
C: Covenant
H: Holy Ghost
And to have a good attitude when you come. You'll get a lot more out of the best 3 hours of your week. Then we went home and then we had a dinner appointment and the kids there asked us questions about Utah and the hunting there. It was really cool. Then we went home.

MONDAY- Today was a sick day for my comp he looked terrible. We went to a lunch appointment then we came home and he took it easy for the rest of the day. Poor guy. Then we got transfer news and we were both pissed cause Elder Braithwaite is leaving and taking a position as a Zone Leader which puts a lot of stress on his shoulders. But he'll be ok. He's in God's hands. Whom the Lord calls he qualifies. That was the night. He's been packing a lot already. President called us right after the news and I told him I'm stressed to have to show a new guy around. But oh well.

Today we were supposed to go fishing but it's been pouring rain and so we didn't go. Elder Braithwaite is gonna be packing and saying goodbye to members. It's hard to see someone leave an area when the people get so close to them. But it's what we go through. We're gonna go see the Bakers, Eppersons, and Cory tonight for elder Braithwaite.

I want you to create an event on facebook announcing my homecoming.  It'll let people know what time and where.

I’ve missed Alice a lot, we've just been super busy on Mondays. I'm seeing her tomorrow after transfers. She likes to meet the guys. I'll probably talk to her and see how she's doing.

We're staying at the Marriott in Hoover the night before I come home. You'll get to meet some of my former comps too.
Haven't heard from Gavin he was supposed to come to church but he's been lazy and stuff been going on. His dad's less active and his mom isn't a member so he only has his grandparents to help him. Including us. He’s 12 so he doesn't have the full mind yet on the importance of it. He'll come back sometime.

The cabin looks really nice.

Ok I love you with all my heart. Keep going and keep being an awesome mom k.
Elder Webb


**Hey dad,
Man the last transfer and I’m getting a new guy (possibly put in a trio).  LOL it’s been a ride I tell ya.  You were right, a lot of friends made and a lot of life lessons when I’m here.  I’m gonna make these 6 weeks the best weeks of my life!