Hey mom,

The week was decent, we dropped our only investigator yesterday. But, on the bright side, I am leaving Warren. Only six weeks. It was pretty quick. I knew that I had the same chance of leaving as elder furtney but I really had no idea at all. I hope I go somewhere good. haha Hopefully somewhere that the ward is more active in all categories.

I did get that package this week. thank you. I like the Tie and man that is a lot of candy. I don't know if I will eat all of it. haha I have cut back on my sugars. I'm sure I will get my shoes at transfer meeting tomorrow. I'm kind of surprised that they are willing to replace my pants for me and hem them even though it wasn't from wear and tear. Just getting bit by a dog. That's pretty sweet. I'm thinking I will end up In Cleveland or Kirtland zones because I haven't been there yet. but who knows? I could go all the way back across the state again...


It's not really President Sorensen's rule that they can't come eat lunch with us. It's in the Handbook, so it's by the Brotheren. So, It's a commandment I need to live. It's really not that big of a deal either. no sweat. we have e-mail and skype, (be glad we have that!) plus I really don't have that much longer left. They need to go to Kirtland on their way through though. It will be worth it.

I have really been focusing on my prayers lately, really trying to commune with God like we should. It's been a neat experience focusing on my body language, word usage and patience in speaking and listening. I have had a few experiences this last week at nights before I would get into bed when I would be pleading for people to teach and for things to get easier (If I stayed I planned to tract 40 hours a week, Most area's here get maybe 1 a week) and It was some of the most powerful experiences of my life I feel like I have been able to grow closer to my Heavenly Father more than ever before, aligning my will with his and living the life he has planned out for me since the beginning.

I love growth, I love knowledge and wisdom. We've been handing out copies of the Book of Mormon like crazy. It's an amazing feeling.

Nothing else to say. Other than we did make another trip up to kirtland. That was good.

Love ya guys!

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Elder Michael Stone.