"He looked like a thing of lasagna" -Elder Earl


HELLLO my amazing friends and family, I am still alive.

 
Just letting all of you know. Cedaredge is the most beautiful place on the planet. ESPECIALLY in the fall. 
AND we have the most AMAZING people... and we have someone on date for baptism!! We are super excited for him.
We had transfers and Sister Smith is my new companion, she's AWESOME. Literally my dream companion.
Now I need ALL OF YOU to send me an inspirational quote or two (or seven)!! PLEEEEAAASSSEEEE  I want to have a vast collection of happy quotes to share with anyone who is sad!!

We visited Grand Mesa today and it was GORGEOUS! Pictures:









 

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