Letters from Elder Alston: June 16, 2014

hey everyone. First of all, thanks for all the birthday wishes. They are greatly appreciated. I hope y'alls week was good! here's the rundown on my week!

Tuesday: Went on exchanges to help the ASL elders translate from English to ASL to Spanish. haha one of their investigators is Hispanic and his family sits in on the lessons. so it gets tricky sometimes. It went pretty well though! I understand most ASL and I can sign back probably about 50%. so a few more lessons and I'll be fluent!

Wednesday: had district meeting at 11 then had to help the ASL elders again. But this time it was to go pick up a car from the shop, Then drive to the mission office, swap cars, and drive back. by the time we were all done it was time for gospel class at 7. After gospel class, We exchanged with Elders Ward and Cunningham. Elder Stoelk went into Elder Wards area for thursday.

Thursday: helped someone move at 9 biked back home for lunch, went and saw some less actives, then went to Dinner at 5 at the EQ pres's house. He got me a German chocolate cake for my birthday! haha after dinner, he took us to go visit a few people and that took up the rest of the evening.

Friday: Played racquetball from 5 to 730. Went home, showered, got ready, studied, and then went out to go try and visit a huge list of people. none were home.

Saturday: Helped someone move....again. haha this time we were moving someone in rather than out.

Sunday: We were sitting in priesthood. and the bishop asked if anybody had any questions. We heard a voice from the back of thy room say, "How do I get baptized?" so needless to say, we stepped out with this guy named Sergio and had the first lesson with him. he told us he wants to be baptized and committed to coming to the gospel class this Wednesday. It's crazy to see how the Lord just puts people in front of us! He really does prepare people. I have a testimony of that.

Thank you again for all the love and support you send. Love you all!!

-Elder Taylor Alston