Auburn #4!

Hello all! What a great time to be alive. I received transfer news, and I'm staying in Auburn for my fourth transfer! I'm so stoked to stay! Elder Maycock is my new companion, and he is incredible. He is the only Spanish elder in my mission who has been out longer than me, and his Spanish is really good. I love serving with him so much! I enjoyed training, but it's good to have a little break; training was exhausting at times.


Elder Maycock is teaching me so much already. He is so consecrated and intentional about being a missionary, and it has reminded me that I am doing a great job. I feel better about being obedient because Elder Maycock has the same desire to be that way, too. He and I get along great!


We love our new ward! Elder Maycock is loved by our members because he has served in Federal Way and Auburn before, too.
While we were at church, our car window got smashed by someone! They broke into our car but didn't steal anything! We had to clean up the mess and call the police. We are so grateful that nothing got stolen!


We haven't been able to meet with Audry and teach her, so we're going to reach out some more so that she can prepare for baptism.
Three new students came to English class on Friday, so that's awesome!! They said they want to create a group chat and coordinate class together. I hope it goes well.


Love you all! Next Monday, it will be Christmas! I'm looking forward to that worldwide holiday.


Adios!


Elder Talmage Jones
















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