Well, big news to start this letter off...I got transferred! We got the email on Saturday night and I had Sunday to say goodbye to all of the members and investigators that have had an influence in my life and changed me forever. I have changed so much, especially in the spiritual sense. It was really hard to say goodbye to them--knowing it is possible I never see them again. As the day went along I did alright holding back my tears, but each one got harder. We went by Pablo, Pilar and Luis's house and at one point she said that we were her angels, we saved her--which just about killed me! She is such a wonderful person, so sweet and pure. But how happy I am to have known her and taught her about this gospel. At night we went by Mari and Paco's for the usual hot chocolate and bizcochon, then afterward we took pictures and said goodbye. That's when I started bawling. Freak, these people mean so much to me!
But the goodbyes are done for now, my new area is Alcorcon, just outside of Madrid. It is a smaller city outside of Madrid. It is a smaller city and every street basically looks like a constant sidewalk--modern cobblestones--and it's super cool. A lot colder here, and a different cold as well, more dry. But I'm so excited to begin working here and have a little change. My companion is Elder Mower, from Texas, and only has about 3 or 4 months in the mission--just barely got out of the 12 week program. He is super cool, I think we're going to get along really well. Before I left La Laguna, I was getting a bit nervous, you know just having to get used to another companion, another way of doing things. But when I got here I just got really excited and ready to work. Sounds like the members don't really feed the missionaries here much, which thank freaking goodness maybe I'll lose a bit of this unneeded and unwanted weight.
I don't really have much more news than that...I'll have more details and info for you guys about this area and the people here next week. Oh and I don't have the address for our piso (which by the way is super nice! Two floors! And I have a big bed and my own bathroom!), but I'll get it for you guys next week.
I love you all so much, thanks for your help, your prayers and love. None of us missionaries could do this without our supportive families and friends. I am so blessed to have you with me. Have a great week, and go share the gospel with someone! :)
Love,
Elder Franson
Rainstorm that only made half my pants wet because my jacket was covering the other half. Our investigator, Alejandra. We gave her a drawing I did so she could make a shirt for the craft store that she runs and she gave us each one! Super cool.
Our investigator, Alejandra. We gave her a drawing I did so she could
make a shirt for the craft store that she runs and she gave us each one!
Super cool.
With the Cozzolino family!
In front of the church.
With Paco, Mari, and Arelys--my second family here.
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