Elder Trent Anderson: February 2011

January 11:

So how was your week?

This week went really well. We got a 140 contacts this week and that was the first time my companion has ever had over a 100 contacts in one week. His companion earlier didn't do any work. But yeah we worked really hard and got 5 new investigators and we'll see what happens with them. Peoria is really quiet fun and ghetto. haha Its kinda scary walking around at night, but also really fun. My legs are getting stronger cause we are in a all bike area so its hard. I'm doing good on my reading, I think I'm on page 101 2 Nephi 26. I love 2 Nephi 25 one of my favorite chapters and verse 26 is what we believe and really helps our investigators realize what we believe. This week was awesome.

How is your district doing?

My District is doing really good. I've challenged them to get more contacts and we have double our contacts from last week which is really good. District meetings are pretty fun, cause I'm in charge of the whole meeting. its really neat and I'm learning a lot about how the mission works and what not.

How's your companion? Is he opening up a little?

My Companion is doing really good. yeah he is opening up a little more. And we actually start talking a lot more which is good. He's a really goood guy and fun to teach with, but he is really quiet. We still haven't gotten in a fight yet and I found out his weakness yesterday he doesn't like to call members to do things for us. Good thing I love to talk to members, so I'll work on him with that haha.

What are some of your spiritual moments ?

We had a lesson with Pete and the Spirit was so strong the whole time we were there. He says we have a glow and some times he could even see wings on us haha its pretty awesome and he is a Golden Investigator. The spirit is always so strong when we talk with him and it is so comforting.

I also feel the spirit every morning when I read the Book of Mormon and the spirit confirms to me that this church is true and that the Book of Momon is true too. I love serving.

Funniest moments?

Well i got to see My Daddy Elder Beard haha. The district leaders and the zone leaders all had a meeting together and when I saw elder beard we both screamed and gave each other huge hugs and Pres. Beck was like and now that is good companionship unity. It was pretty funny.

Best and worst food? Are you eating better?

Pete made us some cactus and pork stuff which was very interesting and good at the same time. But there is a taco truck in our area and it's owned by some members, so we get free tacos and food. And they reminded me a lot like the ones we have back at home. Yeah I'm eating better. thanks for the bars haha

Investigators and their progress?

Pete: Is solid. He came to church and we visit with him like 4 times a week and he is getting baptized on the 22nd. Awesome.

Terry: we taught her lesson 1 and she came to church and she is doing really well. Haven't yet extended a baptismal date.

Jennifer: She's new her mom is LDS and they came to church and I went up to them and started some small talk and then the mom said they should take the missionary lessons so now they are taking the lessons. Awesome

How are the Wards?

The wards are great and the members are really nice. I really miss Kingswood Park though. Our ward Mission leaders are way nice and really funny.

I love you and thank you for everything,

Elder Anderson

January 18:

So how has your week been?

This week went by so fast. It has been really good and exciting. We worked really hard and the area that I'm in hasn't baptized in months and now we have a baptism this Saturday. I love how the Lord blesses me and my companion with new investigators that are ready to hear the gospel. I love it.

Investigators?

hahaha yeah we got 2 new investigators this week. First one is Jose and hopefully our lesson today doesn't fall through. But he is way funny a sketchy. The first time we met him we were by a wall, we contacted him and got his info and then all the sudden he jumped over the wall and told us to come over on Tuesday at 3, so that was interesting. I'm in the ghetto.

We also got a new investigator in the Windrose Park ward and they haven't had a new investigator in months so that was exciting.

Pete is doing awesome he passed his interview and he loves the gospel. He helped us move one of the members and he is a working Mexican haha crazy man. But i love him.

Terry: we found out that she has some problems with drugs and tabacco but we are working on it and hopefully she will turn her life around. I love being a Missionary.

How's your district? Where are all they all from? Do you have any missionaries that are having problems?

My District is awesome. We all get along and like to joke around with each other. We all consist of Idaho, Nebraska, Alaska, and California hahaha quiet the District and yeah there are some disobedient missionaries and I have talked to them about it. But I love them.

Any funny?

Well elder Davenport he lives in the apartments right by us and he's not in my district, but he loves the Jazz and I love the Lakers so we always fight about it and pull pranks on each other. And I found a mannequin and I'm going to set it up in his room cause we have the key to there apartments, so that should be funny.

Spiritual ?

Yes, during my reading in the Book of Mormon. I'm in Mosiah ch.18 by the way. But while I was reading the king James Address and today when i was reading about Abinadi. I felt a surity that this gospel is true and I truly felt that. it was an answsr to my prayers. Heavenly Father has answered my prayers and I know that he hears us. I love it. and I love reading out of the Book of Mormon it brings me closer to our heavenly father and it is great.

Difficult moments?

Just a little stress being a DL, but thats normal.

Are you eating better? Are you still gaining weight?

No for some reason I'm not eating much at all. I think its because all the stress and what not. But I've lost like 5 pounds.

I really like the Chocolate peanut butter bars hahaha

Love,
Elder Trent Anderson

January 31: