Bangor, Part 17 - June 11

What a week. Nothing really happened out of the ordinary, but with Elder Baklan gone I've had to do a lot more. In fact, I'm pretty sure Elder Mueller is making me take more of an active role on purpose. He's cool though. He's 20 months on his mission. He's from Vancouver Washington. He's a regular gun-and-knife nut, and he loves country music, and he voted for Donald Trump, and he loves dogs, and....yeah. Lots of stuff. 

Well, leading the companionship is more stressful than I would've imagined, and it's only been a week. I think I'm too stupid for this job. But anyways, haven't seen or heard from Steve, we taught Helen about the commandments. Helen's problem seems to be that she's too comfortable being not-baptized. She gets to enjoy so many benefits from members (babysitting Nathaniel, helping her move, going to activities, et cetera) with none of the commitments. All though she is trying to keep the word of wisdom now (not too much of a challenge for her) and she's still coming to church every Sunday. 

Yeah, so this last all-Ireland conference is President Donaldson's last one. He leaves on June 30th, if I remember right. I'm excited. To meet President MacDonald, I mean. 

Aw, that sounds like a very good day. Jim Bardgett gave us some weird brand of root beer on Sunday, and it was not good. So I guess the younger horses just aren't ready for that kind of trip yet, huh? Maybe soon. Still lots of summer left, isn't there? Everyone here is pretty sure that our idyllic summer weather that we've been experiencing is only temporary, and should've been over a long time ago. Me, I'm confident it'll go on for a wee bit yet. 

I don't think I have any pictures for you this week. Sorry about that. I think Elder Mueller looks like a broader version of Daniel. More of a football-player figure rather than basketball-player. 

talk to you again soon! Love you!!