May 19 2915

Well it’s that time of year again. Transfers are here and I'm going! I'm being transferred. All I know is that I'm staying north. I did not want to be transferred because I love this area and I love this ward. It is such a great place to be. I really liked what President said in his weekly letter.

 "This week many of you will be receiving your notice of transfer.  Know that each of you receiving a transfer notice or a change of assignment has received such notice because the Lord wants you to provide you with some new opportunities for growth as a missionary.  Each of your assignments was prayed about and confirmation received from the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that you are going where the Lord wants you to go. 

There are any number of reasons behind a reason for a transfer notice, but I encourage each of you to seek personal revelation on why you are assigned to a specific area or assignment.  As you seek diligently, ask humbly, and then act (knock), the Lord will provide you with the answers you need to become effective as quickly as possible. 

Don’t delay in getting started in your new areas.  Hit the ground running in your new assignment.  Begin Thursday afternoon to work effectively in meeting the ward / branch leaders in your area and getting acquainted with all that you encounter.  Expect miracles and be obedient so the Lord can provide them for you."   

So wherever I go it’s where I'm supposed to go. 

This week was a good one, I'm done taking the antibiotics. I took them until empty. We had a lot of rain last week. It rained for 2 days! It was so nice. I love the rain and the smell of it. We had lots of service last week to. Lots of moves. I will have pictures next week with members and areas. I want to take a lot so I remember this area. 

If Tanner has not done his Spanish assignment, here are some cultural norms that I hope can help:

In Canada: 

The alphabet is X,Y,Zed When ever anyone says "Z" its "Zed"

The traffic lights are sideways 

 Everything has French on it. French was the original language. On all foods and everything, French is under English.

Couch is "chesterfield". 

We are KMH not MPH. The dashboard in cars a different because of that.

Lots of photocops 

Gas is SUPER cheap  right now it’s 97 cents (a liter) 

The oil market pretty much controls the economy.

Our money is plastic, smells like maple, and looks like monopoly money.

No more pennies 

No $1.00 dollar bills. Only $1 and $2 dollar coins called Loonies and Toonies 

The Smarties candy is called Rockets 

In the winter prepare for super cold weather -40 

Prepare for HUGE weather changes. There could be snow in the morning and -30. In 20 minutes the snow will be gone and the temperature will be 13. because of the  chinook (warm wind). 

And that’s about all I can think of. I hope this helps Tanner. 

Below are pictures of our money, lights and ect 

    

I hope this week goes good for all of you. 

In response to a letter Mom sent:

Thats awesome! That’s good to hear that the Laurel Conference went great! I know Kylie! Kylie Carlson (I think that’s her last name 99% sure). She’s awesome. 

In answer to the question: I do think that the mission has helped me with anger management. I know I kinda struggled in my childhood years with anger, and I’m sorry for all the heart ache that gave all of you. The mission really has helped I would say. 

In answer to the other question: Yes.  I am writing to some girls.

That is so cool that Caleb and Callie helped catch the duck out of the pond. I think that duck is from Anaheim, California. Calgary Flames lost to them in hockey so I think that was from them! ahhahaa:) I have something that I can send for FHE I think everyone would like it. 

In response to a letter Dad sent:

It’s really sad that there are a lot of people that are lost.  Satan is really working hard.  I know that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can help those that are lost. The gospel will bring hope, faith, love, and happiness into anyone’s lives.

Congrats on your 20 years! (in S& I). That’s really cool and an honorable accomplishment.  In my opinion, you’re the best one out there.  There is an institute teacher in my ward that I serve in right now.  I will get a picture with him and send I to you.

Thanks for the email Dad. Love ya too