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This past week was quite eventful! Unfortunately, we had a missionary go home this past week so we were given another missionary (so now I am with 2 other missionaries) while his companion went to a different area. My new companion's name is Elder Tyler Shaver. He is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and has been a missionary as long as my other companion, Elder Cottle. They were both companions in the MTC, so it is neat that they get to serve together at this time in their mission. With the addition of Elder Shaver, we also cover the area that he was serving in (Monroe to Goldbar). It makes things a little more stressful because of all of the travel time we have to take, but I think we are managing. We are going to go to the Sky Valley branch in Monroe this Sunday to meet the members. :)
So... You aren't going to be a happy camper with this news that I'm going to give you. I got a ticket! Our car was in the shop, and it was time to pick it up. We drove to the mission office, got the car, put packages in it, and while I was driving off, I took a turn onto a 25mph area. I didn't realize at first I was going a lot faster than the posted speed limit, and when I braked to get to normal speed, it was too late. :( The GPS said the speed limit was 30, but that doesn't justify anything... I was being clumsy! I took some money out of my bike fund to pay for the ticket. It was a total of $195, but because we are in a 3 pack, we have to split it 3 ways, so I'm going to end up spending $65. I'm upset at myself, and I lost my driving privileges as a missionary for the rest of my mission, but afterwards, I'll just have to pay more attention while driving!
Yesterday, as a district, we rode the ferry! It was my first time, and it was way cool! We went over to Whidbey Island and hung around there on the beach for a little while, then we went out to lunch at Taco Bell afterwards (classy, right?). :) It was very inexpensive as well, $4.80 I think for a round trip ticket if you are on foot. I'll attach some pictures to show you!
That is super sad news that Tucker had to be put down, but it was for the best. I hate seeing animals suffer. I hope each of you can cope quickly with the loss.
Tomorrow is our Spanish zone conference (when all of the Spanish missionaries get together and receive instruction from the mission president, his wife, and his assistants). I will be singing in a musical number with the other missionaries who will be going home this upcoming transfer (2 other Elders and a Sister missionary). It's going to be sad, but I am eternally grateful for this experience that I have had to serve as a missionary. I have learned that rendering continual service brings the greatest blessings. It is something that I have chosen to do for the rest of my life.
I love you all so much! I hope you have a great week!
Love,
Elder Alexander J Annand
This past week was quite eventful! Unfortunately, we had a missionary go home this past week so we were given another missionary (so now I am with 2 other missionaries) while his companion went to a different area. My new companion's name is Elder Tyler Shaver. He is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and has been a missionary as long as my other companion, Elder Cottle. They were both companions in the MTC, so it is neat that they get to serve together at this time in their mission. With the addition of Elder Shaver, we also cover the area that he was serving in (Monroe to Goldbar). It makes things a little more stressful because of all of the travel time we have to take, but I think we are managing. We are going to go to the Sky Valley branch in Monroe this Sunday to meet the members. :)
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| Elders Annand, Shaver, and Cottle May 2014 |
Yesterday, as a district, we rode the ferry! It was my first time, and it was way cool! We went over to Whidbey Island and hung around there on the beach for a little while, then we went out to lunch at Taco Bell afterwards (classy, right?). :) It was very inexpensive as well, $4.80 I think for a round trip ticket if you are on foot. I'll attach some pictures to show you!
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| Ferry to Whidbey Island May 2014 |
That is super sad news that Tucker had to be put down, but it was for the best. I hate seeing animals suffer. I hope each of you can cope quickly with the loss.
Tomorrow is our Spanish zone conference (when all of the Spanish missionaries get together and receive instruction from the mission president, his wife, and his assistants). I will be singing in a musical number with the other missionaries who will be going home this upcoming transfer (2 other Elders and a Sister missionary). It's going to be sad, but I am eternally grateful for this experience that I have had to serve as a missionary. I have learned that rendering continual service brings the greatest blessings. It is something that I have chosen to do for the rest of my life.
I love you all so much! I hope you have a great week!
Love,
Elder Alexander J Annand
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