Dear Everyone,
Here I am on another Monday in yet another new area.
Now I face the overwhelming task of trying to explain the area that I
now serve in. Before that however some questions that my Mom wanted me
to answer:
Conference was very amazing. I enjoyed Elder Oaks' talk on Saturday
evening the most. It seemed to hit close to home for me because of my
involvement in Model United Nations. His address was focused on
rescuing children, and strengthening them. There were a few other talks
that hit home. What was most profound was the number of talks that I
have heard before. Some of them for example Elder Holland's was very
similar to an address he gave in the MTC not long ago. While others I
know I haven't heard, just sounded like I had heard them before.
That aside my heart was overwhelmed most when President Monson
announced that the age for serving a mission has been dropped. There
are no words to describe the excitement that I felt. There also was a
small sense of sadness that I will not personally be affected by this
announcement. So far from what I have discussed with others I feel that
in the next 6 months the greatest increase in missionaries will come
from the Sisters between the age of 19-20. What an opportunity for more
individuals to serve. My other guess from asking around is that of the
60 some odd units in our mission there will be some 200 missionaries
serve in the next 6 months. Especially as the school year comes to a
close here in the valley.
Now to answer some of the questions. I am serving in the Pioneer
Zone which covers the area between Southern and Main and Country Club to
Lindsey. We cover the singles ward, and two family wards. Due to
conference I haven't had a chance to meet everyone yet.
My companion now is Elder Fuiava from Western Samoa. He is a bigger
fellow, but very happy all the time. In keeping with the Lords plan
for me he has already suffered from a pretty bad stomachache. It seems
no matter where I go or who I'm with there are opportunities to learn
and serve. Another interesting experience. On Friday night we visited
with a young 18 year old who had just been in an accident. Really it
wasn't an an accident, a younger fellow had stabbed the young man three
times. When we saw him he was doing well and resting. We had the
opportunity to give him a blessing of comfort. I was amazed that he had
such patience with the boy who attacked him. If you're interested he
had three wounds, one on his right hand, one on the bicep of his right
arm and one in lower back. All were stitched up and healing nicely.
As for the district we are in it is a very small district. In fact
there is only one other companionship. Sister Parker and Sister Djaved
are in the district, and then it is our companionship. They are all a
happy bunch and work hard.
We have a car in a pretty big area. It is pretty nice, the only
problem is we don't have a lot of miles, so we may be doing some biking.
Oh
so an update on my wrist I didn't say, but I broke it playing Zone
sports before the start of the day. I'm getting a new cast this
Thursday, which should help a ton. I have pictures to send home, but i
can't find the cable in my bags of stuff.
As the only companionship in the district I realized that Elder
Fuiava and I are the the most direct priesthood support the Sisters
have, considering they don't have any brothers or fathers here in the
mission field. It was this mind set that caused Elder Fuiava and I to
check on them when our phone calls were not being returned. Needless to
say they were fine and a little confused when we knocked on the door.
At least they know that they aren't alone.
Love you all,
Elder Will Davidson
PS.
I loved conference.
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