Flown by!

> This transfer has flown by! I feel like it was just the other day, I was at Aeroplaza picking up Elder Morrill and Westwood, but in reality that was 5 weeks ago! It's crazy how fast this transfer has gone. If it continues like this it won't be long before I'm back home giving my homecoming talk. And that is really weird to think about!
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> On Tuesday we had Zone Conference. We talked a lot about the goal we set for 80 souls to Christ(80 baptisms) for the months of October to December last year. We ended with 34, which isn't a bad thing by any means but when they set that goal in MLCs the spirit was so undeniable. President talked a lot about how they set that goal knowing it was a stretch but having full confidence we could achieve it. I love that mans! He shared this experience, "After we set that goal of 80 souls to Christ, I saw no difference in the key indicators, and that's why I believe we didn't reach our goal. Not because any of you Elders or Sisters didn't contribute but because we didn't see any progress. Now just because we didn't hit it doesn't mean miracles weren't wrought in the CCSM(Colorado, Colorado Springs Mission) we had 12 people who weren't on date when we set this goal, be put on date and baptized! There were miracles." After he closed his opening remarks we split off by district and went through 5 different stations and got to break down our teaching and improve it. I really appreciated this because the more solid we can teach with the spirit the more our key indicators will increase and the more they increase, the more people we can bring unto Christ. All-in-all Zone Conference was and always will be lit!
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> Also this week we recieved a list of people our bishopric wanted us to stop by, see if they live there, or try to get in to teach the discussions to. We really worked our tails off and got that whole list done in a day and a half. I know it doesn't sound that impressive but the sent us like 100 names, each of them with different need! I happy to announce that because we challenged the bishopric to do that we added close to 20 people to our teaching pool, which is AWESOME! Hopefully when they said come back on this day and this time, they'll actually be there. That happens a lot to us and it's kinda frustrating but we can't force anyone into heaven sooooooooooo yeah!
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> Well transfers are in a week from tomorrow. I have a strong feeling I'm leaving my beloved Fountain because I've been here for 6 months, and that's a long time in one place for a missionary. I don't know where I'll go but it'd be nice to train. I think that'll be really fun. I'd be a dope trainer! But ultimately if I don't that's fine too. As long as I get to serve the Lord with all my heart, might, mind, and strength I'll be happy! Missions really do change you!
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> I hope y'all have a fantastic week and grow spiritually and any other way you want to grow! HA HA! I look forward to hearing from you. Peace till next week!
> Elder Grandon
> 1&2.) A street we found while working the list
> 3.) A member gave us purple potatoes for dinner

Jan 14

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> This week was a little weird. We had Exchanges this week with Mesa Ridge. I stayed here with Elder Ryan and Elders Morrill and Westwood went with Elder Marin in Mesa Ridge. I love that man Elder Ryan. He's so insightful and loves what he does. We were out tracting and we started talking to some construction workers. They kind of view us off because they didn't really know enough English to talk to us, so Elder Ryan just starts talking in spanish to them. He figured out they they all live in the Springs and that they get paid 1,000 per job! That mans Elder Ryan, What a guy!
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> While on exchanges we talked a lot about how to hand this area off. I've been on Fountain for 6 months so I'm feeling like I'm gonna ship out soon. For the majority of this transfer I've been planning the days and where we're going to tract and basically everything. So we came up with the idea that each day we would take turns planning out the day and everything else so they can learn the area. We only have 2 weeks till transfers but I know, with a little help, that they'll know the area enough to take over when/if I leave. So far it's worked pretty good. They have slowly learned the area and are becoming more and more confident with approaches and talking to people. They'll do great when I'm gone.
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> So Friday we had dinner with the Haywood's. They always come through with the bangin food and always have a lot of It! After dinner I shared a message. It was on Faith. I used the passage Alma 32: 28-30, this is where faith is compared to a seed. Then after explaining it deeper, I shared Hebrews 11:6. Then I asked how you've seen the gospel(or seed) grow and bless your lives. I really liked Bro. Haywood's response. He said something like... "The biggest blessing I've seen is peace. With the world straying further and further away from God and his plan for us, his gospel, has brought peace into my house, my children, my family and myself." After he said that I bore my testimony on Faith and the blessings it can bring us and then departed in prayer. I love this gospel. It really has changed my life and the lives of my friends and family. It will truly bring you closer to God and his son.
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> That's really all I got this week! I look forward to hearing from you guys! I hope y'all have a fantastic week and if you don't... change your attitude and have a fantastic week! HA HA HA! Till next week!
> Elder Grandon

Dinner Appointment Tonight

Fwd: Happy New Years

> This week felt super slow. On Tuesday the APs called and told us the trio was gonna be broken up for about 4 day. Elder Morrill went up to Mountain Shadows to cover for an Elder who had to go home due to a funeral. It was kind of funny because stuff like this always happens to him so he got a little chuckle in and started packing. Elder Westwood and I stayed in Fountain and just grinded for those 4 days. Those were some of the best days for contacting in my whole mission so far. We had a total of 127 contacts within those 4 days. You certainly get blessed for tracting. We got Elder Morrill back on Saturday evening about 9.
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> On Saturday something that has never happened before happened. We were out tracting and right before we were about to cross the street to hit the other side, a guy stopped us. He said he was a CEO of a roofing company and offered us jobs. We felt a little weird so we told him we'd think about it. He drove off and as soon as he did Elder Westwood and I looked at each other and said "no" almost in unison HAHAHA! It was definitely an interesting experience.
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> Well this week we started 2 hour church. It was kind of weird to not have another block after Sunday school. It'll for sure take some getting use to. The lesson was good but a little weird cause It was different. I'm definitely a person stuck in routines.
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> On Friday we had district council. I unfortunately was asked to teach and the topic was on repentance and the Atonment of Jesus Christ. I guess it went better than I expected, I don't really remember it too well cause I like blacked out and just went to town. It's a very similar feeling you get after giving a blessing. I just don't remember what was said to and from me. I'll attach a picture of the board after my lesson ended
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> Well that's really all I got this week. I hope y'all had a great Sunday, a great week, and a happy New Year! I look forward to reading y'alls emails. Love y'all!
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> Elder Grandon
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