July 17th, 2012 Emails

Hey Britt,

Yes, I heard the news. And yes, it is pretty wierd. Who knew? (My dad just got called to be the Bishop in our ward...still not use to it!)

So with the new area, its a bit dead. Its a hard area really. A lot of the people are prideful and wont listen to us. That's why we teach a lot of kids who are close to baptism. Oh the joys of being a missionary in Utah... So ya, my new companion is alright. He is a hard worker which is good, but the way he works is not how I would do it necessarily so that bugs me a little. Its probably just me though, so I should get over it.

...That is so cool to hear how close Dan and Natalie are (to baptism) though. I like to hear when people want to change their lives and listen.

Also I am pretty excited still about your wedding. It will all work out so don't worry too much. Well...love ya!

Elder Connell
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Hey dad,

So ya, yesterday night was pretty stressful. We had two lessons, the first was with those people who had the anti stuff and last night they were doing it again and not really listening to our testimonies, ARGHH. Then we were late to the lesson where Bishop Briggs was at. That lesson went pretty well, he just has to follow up with his commitments and he will be solid. It was stressful though and that picture was taken right after the second lesson. I look happier then I felt haha.

Anyways, first Happy BIRTHDAY on last Saturday. I need to get a card out to you soon. It will be late, Im sorry. But also Congrats on being made Bishop! That's pretty weird. Its cool though cause you are now my bishop haha!

Sounds like the Trek was pretty fun. I would have liked to do a trek while I was a youth, but oh well, its in the past. I will just have to do it as a leader.

Not much else is new so I will end here. I am in Huntsville at the moment which is very nice. Its a district activity, its not my new area. I am in the Ben Lomond Stake which is right on the mountain and we overlook the valley. Pretty cool Stuff! Love ya!

Elder Connell