Top two reasons to have a cast

Right the Bulk email,

So much has happened this week.  On the medical side of things I have a new shorter cast.  On Thursday I went into the doctor's office with new x-ray's.  The spacing around the broken bone is looking good, unfortunately until I get x-ray's with the cast off we will not know how well the actual break is healing.  The new cast is a short red cast which is also well padded compared to the other one.  I've been in the office enough times, that the nurse who gave me the cast would actually tell me what she was doing.  Now with movement of my elbow I can do pretty much everything with the exception of writing with a pen/pencil.  The Doc. wants this cast on for another 4 weeks.  I think it is so long, so there is a better chance of not having to get another cast after that.  Honestly the only really annoying thing is having to explain to every living person "what happened to [my] arm".  The most common guess is first "did you crash on your bike", and second "did you knock doors too hard". 

This past Sunday I got to meet all three wards that we cover.  One ward is very small, and has a broad array of personalities.  The Bishop is a 75 year old gentleman, and easily wins the reward for oldest bishop.  Another ward is full of young couples and strong families.  There are three older women who have found the church together.  It is very cool, because 2 of them are yet to be baptized, but they all have Family Home Evening together, and read the Book of Mormon together.  The weirdest and most awkward ward that we cover is without a doubt...the singles ward.  Everything is different in that ward.  For example, during sacrament meeting it is sub sonically quiet.  It was so weird to not hear children screaming, or pages rustling, that I almost started laughing, just because it felt like one long awkward silence.  Another thing is the almost tangible feeling of uncertainty.  Everyone in the singles ward is confident, and spiritually strong, and yet there is a very child like wonder in everyone's eyes.  I don't know how exactly to describe it.  Part of it might be the returned missionaries, who no longer have members to meet, or investigators to help feel comfortable.  Part of it might be the few islands of paired of couples that seem out of place in the sea of singles.  It may even be the groups of singles that walk confidently into the chapel, but only if they are in a squadron of other friends.  All in all it was a very fun experience.  There even was one fellow who knew exactly who I was (rather surprising).  It turns out former Elder Mortenson was serving in my home ward just prior to when I left.  He explained that while I was still at school my parents had fed him dinner, and Mom (much to my embarrassment ;) had shown off my call packet.  He of course was excited to meet me.

The best thing about the whole Sunday was a young fellow from St.Louis.  We had planned on meeting him Saturday at the visitors center at 6.  Due to some missed communication he was actually there an hour early, and watching movies, when we thought he was still at work.  He stayed for 3 hours learning about the gospel, and feeling the power of the truth.  After the service on Sunday, he was so happy and comfortable with his new friends.  One of those precious moments you can see some one seeking spiritual strength. 

Beyond this I don't know quite what to share.

Elder Fuiava and I are doing very well, and getting used to each others quirks.  I imagine that we will enjoy lots of opportunities to teach people who are prepared to learn. 

God bless everyone this week.
Love
Elder Will Davidson