Ramona: An Apostle Said So

Well everyone.... I think I am becoming a cowboy! haha The longer I am in Ramona the more time I am spending around horses.... and their poop... haha But really, I have spent a lot of time around horse poop. We were with one of our Recent Converts name Sue and she had us help her groom her four horses (Texas, Ruby, Cody, and Lucy).  I'll be sure to send pictures of them soon!

We had a special treat this past week! We had a special mission conference where all of us missionaries got together in San Diego and had a meeting with Elder Ballard.  Yea, that Elder Ballard! Let me tell ya, meeting an apostle as a missionary is like running into Michael Jordan or something! haha It was so cool because we got to shake his hand and have him speak to just us missionaries! It was really cool to see him interact with his family and see what kind of relationship he had with them.  We learned a lot from him and he made a promise to us that we will be able to find, teach, and baptize someone this month if we just push ourselves a little bit harder. I can't wait to see what miracles come from his apostolic blessing.

Today we did probably my favorite P-day activity thus far! We went to SUSHI!!! AAAHHH!!! It was seriously like being at home again! I have missed it so much! We went because we have a Japanese Elder in our district who is going home in a few weeks and as a celebration of his 100th Preparation day we went out to sushi as a district! SO YUMMY!

The further I get into training, the more I understand what a parent goes through... The mission terminology of a trainer being like a dad is no joke! haha But in reality, it is a ton of fun! It is fun to see him do everything for the first time and help him come to understand everything.

It was fun to hear all about the family reunion and everything! But I'll be honest, I am having a blast out here! I love not having a clue where a conversation or street contact are going and having to rely on the Spirit to help them come closer to Christ! It is definitely something that puts you out of your comfort zone but I have already grown a ton from it. (A note to the curious, I have not gained any weight.... yet... haha) I love it out here and can't wait to see what happens this next week! I'm sure I'll have some good miracles for you here pretty soon.  An apostle said so! ;)

Love,
Elder Ethan John Rowbury