Bangor, Part 21 - July 9, 2018

Well, admittedly I do worry sometimes about everything at home, and it even seems to me sometimes that being on a mission here is harder on everybody than me being at home was. But at your insistence that you feel blessed, I remain. It doesn't help that we just had a visit from an RM who served in this mission (Elder Mueller's trainer, actually) and he said to us: ''I probably shouldn't be telling you this, but the day I got home was the best day of my life. And being at home is the best.'' and I'm just like: ''thanks.'' He's great though, and the ward sure loves him. His name is Brendan (or Brandon) Tolk, and he's the son of renowned pianist David Tolk. David was there too, and he preformed piano music at a fireside on Sunday evening. It was wonderful. 

At church on Sunday, there was a box full of church books. I took from it Great Are the Words of Isaiah, and A Topical Guide to the Scriptures, and the Discourses of Brigham Young.

I know nothing more at this time about transfers. I'll have to wait until Saturday. And on that Saturday, Hannah is still scheduled to be baptized. She has been taught everything, is going to be interviewed on Tuesday, and it's all good. We found out that Helen hasn't dropped and isn't avoiding us, just some circumstances have kept her from coming to church. Things like a holiday, and her mother's health, etcetera. We saw our Chinese friend Katie again the other day, and I think we're friends now. 

Honestly, giving talks has become one of my favourite things to do. I've become so comfortable with it. What was the topic? This Sunday, the topic in sacrament meetings focused a lot on social media safety and following the prophet. 

Man, hauling hay. Lots of fun, with the right attitude. And lots of exercise, whether you like it or not. Justin's kinda the man now, huh? And Tamara sent me a video, and Olivia was riding a horse in it. Holy canolies, is she tall now, or what? 

Love you, family!