Life is Good Out in the Country

Life is going pretty good out in the country. School is back in session here and the parents are all at work. One of the main focuses that we do is service so we are trying to help as many people as we can physically to then help them spiritually.

We had a Christmas in July dinner at sister Scott's house which went really well. There were about 15 less actives or non-members there. She is planning on having those once a month like a dinner thing so that they can eventually get talking to the missionaries and maybe become investigators. There is also a lot of food which is a plus for us starving country Elders.

This upcoming week is pretty busy we are going to be driving into Perth three or four times this week. This past Sunday one of the people that we are teaching came to church and that was awesome his name is Darryl and he is a bit crazy. He thinks the world is going to end. Funny enough though he is a member but didn’t know it so I guess we were just reactivating him and we didn't even know it.

The people here are pretty stubborn; they like their alcohol and smokes. They also hate Americans and religion for the most part. The people are genuine and to the point though so if they tell you to get off of their porch you do it.

I still haven’t seen a Kangaroo yet but they will hop out eventually.

The members are doing great we are just trying to keep as many active and coming to church as we can. We are trying to get a gal named Lora's kids baptized at some point. They are pretty adamant against it and that is a bit funny. They are good smart kids though so they should come around.

The thing that we have been trying to practice at with our off time is the art of fire knife. I'll send a few videos of that to the drive. We were also given a ram’s horn and we named it Anastasia it smells pretty bad because the person that gave it to us didn't clean it out ha-ha.

We met a kid that plays AFL and he was cool he but lives in Brisbane though. One of the things that I am trying to get better at is the sports that are played over here.

The missionaries that I have come into contact with are pretty great. All of us are working to the same goals and pushing along in our areas. This week went by quick and this next one will to so there might not be a lot to write about.

Here are some pictures!!

Our city moto!

A quick look at our bedroom.

A view from our apartment window of the city streets.

Our cool blanket from the Cook Islands.

Our living room and study area.

Our dining room and kitchen.

A view out our back window at our car and parking lot.

My companion getting ready to knock that door.  Want to learn more about this?

My camouflage biking helmet.

I think our car did more damage to the bird then the bird to the car.  Driving a lot has its casualties.

It is like they wanted us to come here.

Haircut anyone?

Anyone?

Some in country cooking.

Looks like a good meal!

Our ram horns (nicknamed Anastasia).

 Last few days at the MTC.  Hot air balloons.

My district elders packing up for Australia.  A view inside my MTC room.

Leavin' on a jet plane; don't know when I'll be back again....travel papers and tickets to Australia!