March 17, 2024
Hey Everyone!
This week has been a bit more eventful than the last couple. It has been a fun time, but I did have one little problem.
On Tuesday, we had exchanges with the Elders in Virginia. I got to have Elder Morris here with me. We were able to have a good time. We got to do some Facebook work and knocking. We got a number and even met up with one of our less actives. Her daughter has actually been the driving force behind them coming back. It's been slow for them, but they've been trying. They are awesome.
We got to do some service this week. We helped President Mika stack a bunch of milled out wood so they could dry. To be honest, it wasn't the hardest job I've ever done, but we got to have some good conversation with him about things going on in the world. Then we were able to help one of our members pack up some stuff since they are moving in July. But the best part of that is that Brother Bay is big into Pokemon cards! We got to chat and marvel at his collection. I thought I had a lot of bulk, but he's got at least 10 times what I had. And he has graded cards and sealed product, too. We even got to play a round of the new Disney trading card game Lorcana. It's fun, and plays a bit like Magic. Thanks for that, boys.
Now to the not so fun. We were able to have exchanges with the ZLs on Friday. That's not the bad part. I got to hang out with Elder Jones in Duluth for the day. We did some good stopbys, calls and even had a lesson. But on the first stopby of the day, the curb decided to say, "screw you." I went to step up on it and rolled my ankle pretty hard. So I was walking on a sprained ankle for the rest of the day. Since then, it's just been annoying to walk around. My leg is stiff and it does hurt if I bend it too hard the wrong way. It doesn't help that we aren't supposed to use our car this coming Thursday. But we'll make it work.
I also just want to testify on the power of the Book of Mormon. I've been doing the March Madness challenge, trying to read the Book of Mormon in a month. Reading it that fast has given me the chance to actually connect all the events together better. I recently made it through the record of Ammon and his brothers preaching to the Lamanites. It's an amazing opportunity to be able to relate more to their service and look up the vigor they had to keep going even when times were hard. Even though in my short time as one, I love to be able to have the chance to "Boast in my God!" I'm grateful for the privilege, and I know that it is a privilege, to be able to serve Him and bring the truth to those who need it.
I love you all! Don't forget to look for the small miracles!
Sincerely
Elder Buchanan
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