I don’t know what to say about this week other than there
being a mix of confusion, mixed emotions, fear and firsts. There is a first
time for everything, right?
Transfer news:
After 6 months here in Midvale…drum roll... I will be
staying for one more transfer, but Elder Lee will be replaced by Elder
Searles. I don’t know much about him, so
it’ll be an interesting transfer.
We crushed our goals:
This week got started off super slow - and when I say slow
imagine a snail racing a hundred year old tortoise - that kind of slow. But we finished the week with a bang! Saturday alone we handed out 72 copies of the
Book of Mormon and talked to well over 100 people! How did we do this? I’ll share later – keep reading. Our goal was to hand out 60 Books of Mormon
and have 70 quality gospel discussions....so we smashed our goals!
Jumping into the week:
This Monday was an awesome one as we got to email a lot and
share some thoughts about the future.
Tuesday started out awesome with service at the foodbank
followed by spending the afternoon accompanying Bro. Collingwood in helping a 93
year old lady who needed a ride to her doctor’s appointment and some shopping. She lives out in Three Points and her appointment
was on the other side of Tucson. It
literally took until dinner time to get everything done and drive her home. That being said, Tuesday was basically a day
of service. Later, due to what most
likely will be some sensitive feelings of others, I will only disclose what
happened on Tuesday evening to those who need to know (Mom & Dad). Let’s
just say the events that transpired led to my staying in Midvale for another
transfer.
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| At the Midvale Ward Bishop's house (He's from Wisconsin) |
Wednesday means we had our District Meeting. We talked about baptism and such. We also watched a short video called ‘The
Phone Call.’ I remember seeing it in
seminary some years back. We also talked
about the meaning of meekness.
"David, (or
insert your name here) remember to be meek and mild today.”
~ Grandpa Dickinson
I remember being told this a couple times by my father. Starting this week and in the coming weeks I will
be putting a renewed emphasis on this quote. So, before I exit the door of our apartment, I
will tell myself this every day. Meekness
and faith are required for success in anything we do. ANYTHING!
Following district meeting we had improved studies followed
by apartment inspections and packing for Elder Lee.
Wednesday was the day we may or may not have witnessed a
drive by. Yes a drive by shooting! We were next to a car without windows in a gas station oull out. All of a sudden another car pulled up next to the car without windows and fired multiple shots into the car. The shot up car then rolled out into traffic blocking the road. It was really sad. Thank goodness the car was somewhat blocked from our view and we didnt actually see the shots fired - just the aftermath. The police were there almost immediately after it all happened. It
was awful, but to stay safe we just kept driving. "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming,"
right? Lol.
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| First driveby... |
Thursday: Sadly,
there was no service at the foodbank, due to their taking inventory. So we had
an longer work out and studies. Following this we went out with Bro.
Collingwood visiting people. Then we
headed off to Sells where we taught our Book of Mormon class. We read from the Book of Mosiah. That’s some
good stuff in there! We had a decent
turn out – followed by the brutal drive home.
Friday was a wonderful day spent doing our weekly planning
mixed with some errand running. It was
just a relaxing day before all chaos!
Saturday: I had the
once in a lifetime opportunity to attend the 80th annual All-Indian rodeo in
Sells, AZ. What an awesome experience
that was! We had a booth set up in the
main tent and passed out Books of Mormon.
Four of us Elders passed out a combined 72 copies! We did this to get
the name of the church out on the reservation. I can’t believe how many people we talked to
had no idea...it was awesome to be a first contact for those people. We only got too watch 3 bull riders, but it
was an experience I will never forget. It
was nothing but a positive experience - other than a sore back and feet!
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| Rodeo |
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| Our Rodeo Booth |
Sunday was also a wonderful day. We got to go out to
Sells for church, so we were out there 3 full days this week. Man, I’m tired of driving the distance, but
its good practice though! After getting back from Sells, we visited a few
people for Elder Lee to say goodbye before he leaves.
I can’t wait to hear from yall! I hope yall have a
wonderfully blessed week. Be safe out there!
Love,
🌴🌵 Elder Connor
William Dickinson 🌵🌴
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