Week 2 In Bellevue

Hola todo. Como estamos?


Another week as a missionary! Sometimes I take it for granted.


I had zone conference this week! This one was amazing because from now on, we do these conferences with half the mission! It's a LOT of missionaries! I learned a lot and took away some powerful things from our mission president and some of our missionary leaders.


I went on an exchange (swap companions with a different group of elders for 24 hours) with a trio of elders, so that was fun! They cover a unit of young single adults, so we got to do some finding on Bellevue College campus! During this exchange, we experienced rain and hail! The weather tends to be crazy whenever it wants to be.


On Friday, I went to a fancy burger place with one of our members. I was told that each missionary that is new to Bellevue has to eat the XXX Burger--a massive burger of 4 beef patties, a massive bun, lots of pickles, plenty of lettuce, fry sauce, and fries on the side. Additionally, I got a massive mug of root beer with vanilla ice cream. I was told I had to eat it ALL! So I did. It was really really difficult, but I did it. I felt pretty awful, but I got some bragging rights.


We have had some meals with members, so it's been good to get to know them better. Our dinner with our Branch President was especially great.


Our new friend Alejandro Daniel is amazing! He came to church again yesterday and bore his testimony!! My companion and I were so impressed and are excited to continue teaching him. In his testimony, he shared how he's come closer to God. It was fantastic! 


A lot more happened this week too, but I'm keeping it brief today.


Bye for now!


Elder Jones


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