Off to Hugo Oklahoma

Hi everyone,

This was a very crazy week!!

We went to Shenanigans on pday, and then went out with my favorite ward missionary (and the only ward missionary) in his lifted Jeep! It was super fun, he's one of the funniest people. We talked to some members, and also taught Robert the law of Tithing. We asked him if he would keep it and he said, "yeah that sounds cool!"

Tuesday we went to the Chavez's house to help plant some trees and spread some dirt. Jack came too (not cause we asked him to come but because he likes doing yard work and service haha). We dugs some holes in the thick clay, and helped fill them with better dirt and trees. Halfway through the service the APs exchanged with us, and Elder Esplin stayed here in Heath with me and Jack. For dinner after service we had the most amazing Carne Asada, with pineapple juice and salad and pico. It was SO good, Jack was very glad he had come. We then went out with Jack in the evening, and had a great lesson with the David family, and they brought their nonmember friend Hayden! It was awesome, we taught them the Plan of Salvation and Jack gave him a Book of Mormon. We also got Shakes at sonic and visited some other people with Jack.

Wednesday we exchanged back early in the day, and then went back from Allen and parked our car for park-your-car day. Unfortunately my leg hurt really bad, and so we couldn't bike and just had to walk (and even that was very painful). Luckily we went out with Luke in the afternoon so I didn't have to walk too much, and then we went out with Ruben in the evening! He brought his Mercedes with infinity windows and he kept them down while we drove down the freeway. It was super fun, very exhilarating. We had a lesson with Robert afterwards on Zoom and unfortunately we have to push his baptism back a week or two because he still feels unsure about the Book of Mormon. Ruben was awesome though and pointed out the spirit as we read with him!

On Thursday we did service at Helping Hands and unfortunately some Mario Kart came through which we had no choice but to test, as well as a lot of wii remotes. So we meticulously tested and priced each one, despite it being a bit of a chore...

Then we went and did some service for Ruth, and helped her weed her garden. Jack came and helped too, and afterwards we went out with him. We had some pretty good Indian food (and LOTS of Mango Lassi) that Jack got us for dinner! Then we drove out to Quinlan, and met a cool guy named Cesar, and were able to give him a Book of Mormon. We also did some more reading in the Book of Mormon with Robert in Ether.

Friday we realized that what we thought was a sunburn Elder Gamett had was getting much much worse and that it was actually poison ivy! Apparently there was some at the Chavez's and since it takes a couple days to start showing up we didn't know. Its ALL over his face really bad, and his arms and hands too. We got some medicine but he was still out of it a lot of the day. We went out with Spencer in the evening, and had a good lesson with Tony, and some people in Forney! 

Saturday his poison ivy was even worse, and his face was all swollen. It hurt so bad that we decided to stay inside for the day so he could sleep, luckily I don't have any poison ivy somehow haha--We went out in the evening with Brother McCormick and he took one look at Elder Gamett and said, let's get you a steroid. So he called some of the many doctors in the ward, and Brother Berg had a shot so we showed up and he gave Elder Gamett a shot, no paperwork or wait or anything. So I guess it pays to have doctors for friends! We also had some good visits with Brother McCormick and his son who's preparing for a mission.

Sunday was a lot of church and sleep for Elder Gamett in between. Also Jack and I passed the sacrament which was fun!! So cool to pass with him.

Also we got transfer news and refer to the title! Because Elder Gamett is off to Hugo, Oklahoma to train a new missionary, and I'm staying here and getting a new comp, Elder Bjazevich! I'm so glad I'm staying 

-Abe