Mission Time Goes So Fast

Hello all! I have to admit—mission time really does go by so fast. As I train Elder Townsend, I remember my days as a new missionary and feel like I was just being trained. This time last year, I was in those shoes. It's humbling to know where God has gotten me since then.


We keep so busy here in Auburn! I love the work and the people we're working with. They are so humble. We are working to find new people to teach through English class, volleyball, and soccer. We printed some flyers for these and we're going to post them around the area. We're praying that people will find interest in one or more of these and come.


We are meeting so many new people! We have to be prayerful about who is committed and interested in the Lord's covenant path, and who is not. Right now, we are teaching Raúl, Ivan, Epifanio, and Jose. They are friends that are showing signs of following through on our invitations.


Thankfully, we have a lot of faith within our companionship. Elder Townsend is an amazing companion and seeks to have genuine relationships with our friends. He wants them to learn about Jesus Christ! We only saw blessings this week. We are committed to being obedient missionaries! When inconveniences come, they don't upset us like crazy; we figure out a solution and seek to have Heavenly Father inspire us with His will. This is the BEST way to do it.


On another note, we ate out with two members from Enumclaw. They are so awesome and we got to catch up a little bit. If anyone remembers these names, it was Ricardo and Ever. Ever is doing great! He's been a member for three weeks now and I'm so proud of him!


Spanish work is the best, honestly. I could talk about the numerous miracles that we see, but time doesn't permit. Just know that I am brought to humility as I train Elder Townsend and that I feel Christ change me for the better each day. What a blessing it is to improve each day and wear His name!


Love you all. Auburn is a great place to live. Lots of loud trains though.


Elder Talmage Jones





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