18 month missions?

How is everyone doing?!

We have had a great week here in Richfield, Utah! We had a baptism for Braxton and it went very well. He is such a fun kid to teach!

So transfers are this Wednesday and I have a feeling a might be getting transferred. We won't find out until Tuesday what is going to happen, but I have a sinking feeling. I would love to stay in this area, but I'd also be okay with leaving. I have been here for 4 and a half months so far and it keeps getting better. If I stay, I will get to see some of the baptisms that I have worked so hard toward. If I leave, I will get to see some change and I won't have to worry about a lot of things anymore. So, it's a toss up hahaha.

General Conference is only a week away! I am so excited to hear from inspired Prophets and Apostles of the true church of Jesus Christ. We have heard many, many rumors about big announcements that might be made at conference. The biggest of which is that Elder will serve for 18 months instead of two years. This is still a rumor, so we don't put a lot of trust in it, but it is possible. 

We have seen many miracles this week and it has taught me a few things that I want to share with you. First, the Lord blesses Diligence and Obedience. Elder Harper and I have been working hard this week and it is because of that that we have seen many miracles. Second, the Lords ways are not our ways...

I have a story. So, we stopped by this non-member household to see if they would be interested. It was a good contact, but they were super busy and so we left. As we were driving away, Elder Harper and I looked at each other and we said, "Are you feeling like we need to go back?" We pulled over and prayed and felt like we really needed to go back to that house and knock it again... so, we did. We had no idea what we were going to say, but we did it. As we made the contact again... nearly the same thing happened and they were still not interested hahaha. So, why were we asked to knock on the door again? Well, I do not know the exact reason but I do have some theories. We were showing Heavenly Father that he could trust us and that we would listen to his promptings even if they seemed illogical. It also might have been to give that family another chance to accept the gospel in their lives. It was still a good contact, so I know that it was inspired, but it wasn't what we expected hahaha.

Other than all this, the work is going good!

I hope you all have a great week!

Elder Francis

That is Elder Harper and his Chinese food.

That is Braxton at his baptism.