movies and soda, no popcorn

Greetings from Arizona,

This past week has been a crazy week.  We didn't get to teach very
many lessons to our investigators.  On Tuesday we were informed that
we would be moving to a very small house in another ward.  It was
interesting, because I actually made a scale drawing of the room to
see where the beds and table could go.  We weren't too excited, but it
would be a learning experience.  Then would you believe it on Friday
night we found out we'd be moving to a different home with a family. 
They live just north of University and West of Country club.  They are a very kind older couple.  It's a
really great opportunity to live with them.  In addition they have a few
perks.  First is a full size fridge stocked with all kinds of Soda
(which we can drink).  Then there's a really cool home theatre where
we can watch... "The Testaments" during lunch.  The best part is that
Bro.L is in a band, and it's really cool because he has his
equipment in the garage.  So on P-day we'll have a place to play some
music.  When I write next week, I'll be sure to send some pictures.

State of Affairs: The Noble Steed
As I'm sure you all are aware, my bike has had some troubles since the
beginning of its life.  This past Monday I took the whole front end
apart because I needed to adjust a few things.  One of the things Elder
Landsaw pointed out that even if something isn't broken I'll still try
and fix it.  After that I got the rear deraileur fixed.  The only thing
that it is afflicted with currently is a bent wheel.  It still lives
on and is very strong.

It has been a wonderful week as we've made contact with a lot of our
investigators.  They are all very sincere.  One of them said the other
day that we aren't pushy.  That was a really nice complement, because
it shouldn't feel like we are pushing anything on people.  Our primary
purpose is to invite.  In reality we don't do much for anyone.  All we
do is show them the tools (Prayer, Scriptures etc.) that they can use
to find answers for themselves.  Just as a teacher won't write a
research paper for a student, but they will do everything in their
power to give the students the proper tools.  The same investigator
that told us this also fed us a really good meal on Sunday.  She made
green bean casserole, fried ockr and green tomatoes, potatoes, and a
really good roast.  It was a perfect meal to finish off fast Sunday.

One of the members in our ward has been helping us out a lot.  He has
burned a lot of the Mormon Message videos from online onto a DVD.  Lots
of them are so cool.  There was one that had many shots of rain falling.
I felt really homesick... moisture sick.

All is well in AZ the temperature is slowly creeping up.  We're not
looking forward to biking in the heat.  Then again I've beat it once.

Till next week have a wonderful day wherever you may be.

Love,
Elder Davidson.