Mice in the Kitchen

This has been the best week of the mission. I seriously am so happy, and have loved what I have been able to do this week. I was thinking this last week, that the best way to feel happy and to bring the light of Christ into our life is by centering our lives and focus on Jesus Christ, by serving His people. I get to do both of those things everyday!

Some of the highlight of the week:

- We were able to find 6 new people again, teach 24 lessons, and had about 6 hours roughly of service. It seriously has been so awesome to see the miracle of teaching through our phones. So many people ask us out here how mission life is, and they are so genuinely surprised when we tell them that our mission is baptizing 30 to 40 people every weekend right now, and teaching over 1,000 lessons in a month. So awesome!

- We were able to help a super sweet Hispanic family clean out their house on Friday and Saturday. They had a ton of stuff. And it was super sad because the mom who lives there is really really sick. So we went with the 4 elders in our district and cleaned on Saturday for about 3 to 4 hours, and on Friday took a washer and dryer away. Was so grateful that we could help them to not feel so burdened down with the weight of what was in their house. We even found 7 or 8 mice in their house, they were all dead, but wow it made that kitchen stink so bad.

- On Saturday we were able to go over to Brother Labates house for the Priesthood session and it was so wonderful. He really enjoyed all of the speakers, and you could tell he really felt the Spirit. 

- Conference weekend itself was amazing. The speakers were so spot on with the topics of Kindness and Love, focusing our efforts on ministering to the one and helping where we stand. And 20 new temples!?! So crazy! I was so excited to hear everyone of them. Definitely goes to show that the work of the Lord goes forth no matter what is happening in life, because God is in charge and He will establish His purposes :) 

- It snowed on April fool's day. I seriously woke up and laughed when I walked outside on our little deck and saw the white powder and it was freezing. Thankfully it had all melted by afternoon though. We got together with the New Portage elders and their ward mission leader's family and played basketball on Thursday night. It was super fun to be able to get out and about. We have also started doing 6 to 7 mile bike rides 2 to 3 times a week which has been awesome to do.

- Lastly on the week, we were able to give a church tour yesterday to a lady named Maria and her 6 year old son Adam. They are moving to Oregon in 2 weeks and getting baptized when they get out there to be with family. We took them on a tour of the church building here, finishing up with the baptism font. As soon as she saw it, Maria began crying. The spirit was so strong and permeated the whole room. Super grateful to be apart of such a cool experience.

How has your guys week been? Lola K, "Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Lolaaa (in 3 days), Happy Birthday to you." Happy Birthday monkey, love and miss you lots.🎂 Any fun events this week? Good that it is Spring Break! Parker, good luck starting at Revere this next week for your new job.

I love you guys so much. I appreciate so much all of the support you have given me out here in Ohio. You guys are such great example to me and I love and miss you all so much. I'm excited to talk with everyone today.

I love you all always and forever!

Elder Dylan McEwan