New Companion
Transfers finally came, and I can't even begin to explain the relief that I have felt. A great source of contention and stress has departed from before me, and I can finally breathe easy. Elder McKnight is my new companion, as well as the new district leader. He is from Orem, and Daveyton will be his last area, so I may end up being the one who kills him off. The quality of the companionship has been great so far from week one. He has been willing to work, and we have set some great goals to work towards that would have seemed quite unachievable before. I am definitely enjoying the work much more than I had previously been. One of our goals involves receiving the most valuable companionship award at zone conference in August. From everything that has happened thus far, it seems like it will be a straight shot.
We had an experience standing in line at one of the supermarkets, and unfortunately for us, it was a saturday. We had been waiting in line for about 20 minutes, and the line seemed to move only a foot or so. When we were about to leave and shop somewhere else, one of the employees came up to us and asked that we follow her. We came to the front of the store where she scanned our goods and gave us a receipt and then proceeded to say "My elders don't wait in lines." Up until that point, I don't believe that I understood just how much the people here love and respect the missionaries.
The more time goes on and the more experiences I have, the more I begin to enjoy the work. We have been incredibly busy this week, and I haven't had much time to do much else, aside from the work. My shoes are scuffed and unpolished, I haven't had time to cook proper meals, most of my clothing is dirty, but it doesn't seem to matter. My mind has been focused on other things which are more important. I now have a testimony of P-days. Time has also begun to fly. This week has flown like a rocket, and the next is coming just as fast. The only thing slowing it down would be the ice cold showers at night and in the morning. For some reason, the water heater hasn't been working properly. I have also had the opportunity to eat pigs feet and goat head... which I will never eat again...
My time feels well spent, the spirit has been strong, and I am doing well. I send my love and prayers in your direction.
Much love,
Elder Jared William Davidson
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