Bike Story

First a Story to show that this work is real.

This past Wednesday Elder Brown and I had a good day planned.  That morning he removed his headlight from his bike so he could put a new one on.  Well we headed out for the morning and on the way to a district meeting both Elder Brown and I had to maneuver around a few cars which wasn't too surprising, but it caused me to make a comment in district meeting "we were almost killed on our bikes".  It was more a joke than anything else, but the weird thing was our district leader responded that he had felt the need to talk about bike safety during that meeting.  It turns out not long ago two missionaries were killed in a Texas mission on their bikes.  I would encourage all to remember the missionary's families in your prayers.  Well the District leader gave a training on safety, with a specific instruction "not to bike without a light".  If it is dark and you don't have a light get off and walk.  We left the meeting and went about the day.  In the evening we realized that Elder Brown forgot his light.  After a warm confrontation about following the direction of the District leader we walked home.  The evening went uneventful, and we locked our bikes behind the house.  It then occurred to me the curious situation that took place.  Since the beginning of my mission I have never been trained on bicycle safety.  Then in one day, the day that Elder Brown forgot his light we had several events that caused us to walk our bikes.  What might have happened is unsure, but I have no doubt that that day we were protected, and kept from physical harm.  That is just one of the several occurrences that take place on a regular basis when we keep the commandments.

It has been a wonderful growing experience this week, as I've learned about some of the goals I have for myself.  I set a goal yesterday to be more outgoing so people will be able to see that the gospel does actually make you happy.

My bike sadly has reached a new decibel level.  It is no longer possible for me to sneak up on anyone walking down the street.  The noise from the chain hitting the spokes creates a nice snare drum racket, and then the crank case of the pedals has a perfect "squeak".

This Christmas should be a very exciting year.  The temple here in Arizona has thousands of lights put around it in celebration, and it is quite the sight.  This Friday will be the first evening that the lights will be showing. 

The week is looking great and should be full of left over turkey.  Love you all and miss you much

-Elder Davidson