I'm In My Grandpa's Stomping Grounds!

Hello all!



This week was a blur, and I can never seem to slow down. So much is happening!



I'm in Bellevue now!! I left Renton, and part of my heart is still there. However, I'm excited to get to know the people here. Bellevue is actually where my grandfather grew up, so that's really cool! You'll see that I got photos at Sammamish High School--the school where he attended. I really love family history and getting to know stories about my family and ancestors when they were my age. It fascinates me.



On Wednesday and Sunday, it snowed! It's also been pretty cold in general, so I'm learning to embrace it.



My new companion Elder Snell is way chill. His Spanish is great and we have such a fun time. He is super athletic and loves to work out, which is good for me since I want to gain more muscle. We've been doing a lot of finding like tracting--knocking doors of complexes. The work is a bit slower in terms of teaching people, but we're doing good to find new friends. 



Not much other than that, but it's great out here!



Fun fact: I LOVE cars, and I love to point out all kinds. People have money out here, so I see a ton of Teslas and Porsches. I love it so much. 



Can't believe we're already entering March! Love you all, and may the Spirit be with you!!



Elder Jones



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