November 29, 2017 - Murray, UT

Hello! So much to tell about!

So first, we have done so much service. It seems as if every day last week we went and helped somebody rake, or move, or something like that. It was awesome, because I love to serve and help lift others up. 

Then we had Thanksgiving. We had a dinner at 1 with our whole district. That was really fun, we were super grateful to be able to be together. Then we enjoyed a regular dinner at 5 with a family in one of our wards. We had a nice time talking, eating, and playing foosball. Then we went and had a piece of pie at one another members home, and that was the day. 

Friday was another story. I slept maybe 4 hours all night, and woke up very sick, and we stayed in for the whole day. It was actually terrible. Elder Fisher was able to work some miracles via phone contacting. 

Back to work the next day though, just a 24 hour virus or something I guess. We went on exchanges and I got to stay in my area with Elder Gregory. It was great to get to know him and work hard. 

Then Tuesday was zone conference. We got both Facebook and smartphones. We were trained on what Facebook is for, and really it is just a means of better communication. It has been great to see the effect already. I got to sing at zone conference with some other elders. The song will be sent in another email. 

Wednesday morning (like 2 hours ago) we got to go to the Salt Lake City Temple. It was an incredible experience; I always love to feel so close to My Savior. 

Well, love you all, hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!

Love,

Elder Adams 

Pics: from the temple, I didn't take any other pictures this week. 

 

November 20, 2017 - Murray, UT

Hello! Another week has just flown by. It has been incredible. We have had lots of opportunities to serve and it has been awesome. We have really focused on finding those humble hearts who are willing to listen and learn about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and then change their lives to follow Him. It is amazing to see people open up their hearts to us so we can teach them how the gospel can bless them personally. I testify that Christ can reach each of us individually, we just need to turn to Him. 

We had interviews with President Hillier last week, so this week, Elder Fisher and I have been applying the things he instructed us to do, and while the "success rate" looking at numbers has not increased, our diligence and obedience has increased and we know we are doing our Father in Heaven's will. 

It is a wonderful experience to have a free moment out on the streets and offer a prayer to be guided in what to do, and then follow the Spirit right to the perfect person who needs you right then. 

One funny story: we received a referral to go visit this one gentlemen who worked at a dry cleaner. It sounded really promising as he had been listening to General Conference, and we were excited. After a 30 minute walk, we reached the guy, only to find out he is an active, involved member of the Church already. That was slightly disappointing, but really more funny than anything. 

Thanksgiving will be fun this week, we have so far a dinner, and a second place for dessert. So we won't be hungry much at all. 

Also, next week we are going to the temple on Wednesday the 29th, so that will be our p-day. I'll email then, not Monday. 

I am so grateful to be able to serve my friends out here in Murray, Utah. It has been so incredible, and I am super excited for the next 20 months! 

Love you all so much, have a happy thanksgiving, and remember to always give thanks and remember Him! 

Elder Adams 

Pics: First snow! And this guys car... 

 

November 13, 2017 - Murray, UT

Wow, this week absolutely flew by. It feels like just yesterday I was sitting and emailing, but that was a whole week ago.

This week, not too much happened. We had a lot of great teaching opportunities, and great experiences meeting new people and helping them gain a better understanding of Jesus Christ's gospel.

At church Sunday these people walked up to us and just handed us 11 packets of seeds. It was extremely random, but really funny. That is what that picture is.

One day knocking some doors, we saw a funny sign. You bet we still knocked on that door, and the person has yet to have answered anytime we try.

We had a correlation meeting with a high councilman one morning, and he cooked us a delicious breakfast. This inspired Elder Fisher to one morning whip up the delicious picture of bacon, eggs, toast and potatoes. It was phenomenal.

Truly, I love this work so much. I am so grateful to be serving a mission, I wouldn't rather be anywhere else right now. I know that the Lord has great things in store for all of us, and I want to help others find out who they need to become.

I love you all so much! Always remember, God Loves You!

Elder Adams

  

November 6, 2017 - Murray, UT

Hello! This week has been another week. It absolutely flew by, it feels like yesterday was just last Monday! And a lot has happened! First, Tuesday we went to the Salt Lake City Temple for Halloween. That was a really awesome experience. I absolutely love the Salt Lake Temple, it is so beautiful, and I feel the Spirit so strong when I am there. 

So another fun thing this week was the amount of Spanish I have had to use. We are teaching this one boy, and his grandma only speaks Spanish. So to set up return appointments, we have to speak Spanish. It is really fun, my Spanish is getting pretty okay. I can understand almost everything that is said to me, and most of the time I can respond very simply. We are having too much fun with it.

Saturday was a great day. We helped a gentlemen move out for an hour, had a baptism, and then helped someone move in for 2 hours. Then, wrap up the day with a fun dinner, lots of lessons, and dedicated work and biking, and it was super awesome. I absolutely love this work, and am so grateful to be able to represent my Savior Jesus Christ everyday, doing and saying the things He would do and say if He was here. 

Truly, God lives! He loves each one of us so much! In this month of Thanksgiving, I am grateful for my knowledge of God; His existence, powers, love, and promises. Always remember Him in all you do! 

Love you all so much!

Elder Adams

Pics:  Bronson' s baptism (hair courtesy of a bike helmet). You are probably wondering why I am wearing glasses. Simply enough, I ran out of contact solution, so Saturday and Sunday I had to wear glasses, and then I put in fresh contacts Monday, and bought some solution today.