Hello,
I might have had some hard feelings against having a bike mission but
I think I have come to love it. I'm in a small area. I can bike half
an hour and be out of my area. I've been able too talk to some other
missionaries who have larger areas and they get a car. I see how much better
it is to be on a bike. I get to stop an talk to people and do street
contacts. When your in a car you don't really get to do that. Plus
everyone down here loves the missionaries most of the time. A lot of
people have had lessons before and know we're good people so they
always yell GOD BLESS or STAY SAFE. Sometimes it's
something negative but it's whatever. Also everyone knows that
companions have to stay together because if one of us crosses
the street everyone will wait for you to cross to get with your
companion.
The members here in valley view ward are limited but they're really
good people. I've been over at a members house almost ever day since
I've been here. (So don't worry mom I get fed.) Every person is in
rotation for callings. Everyone remembers back when so and so was a
bishop or elders quorum president, and basically waiting until they
will be called to it again. The bishop right now is going on 7 years.
I think there is about 45-50 active members so my
companion knows when someone out of the ward shows up.
This week we set two baptismal dates that seem pretty positive because
they came out and said they want to get baptized and asked what color of
shoes they have to wear. They're names are Amilia and Debbie. They're
friends and are taking the lessons together. Amilia has a sister who
is a recent convert and she is really excited for them to get baptized
too.
Also weird thing. Every kid in California looks like 5 years older than they
actually are and I don't get it. The 15 year old look 20 and everyone
comes up to me and asks "Are you sure your not 15" :).
I met a 13 year old the other day and I thought he was 20
because he looked like it and was huge. Sadly though he doesn't play
football.
Love Elder Madsen
I think I have come to love it. I'm in a small area. I can bike half
an hour and be out of my area. I've been able too talk to some other
missionaries who have larger areas and they get a car. I see how much better
it is to be on a bike. I get to stop an talk to people and do street
contacts. When your in a car you don't really get to do that. Plus
everyone down here loves the missionaries most of the time. A lot of
people have had lessons before and know we're good people so they
always yell GOD BLESS or STAY SAFE. Sometimes it's
something negative but it's whatever. Also everyone knows that
companions have to stay together because if one of us crosses
the street everyone will wait for you to cross to get with your
companion.
The members here in valley view ward are limited but they're really
good people. I've been over at a members house almost ever day since
I've been here. (So don't worry mom I get fed.) Every person is in
rotation for callings. Everyone remembers back when so and so was a
bishop or elders quorum president, and basically waiting until they
will be called to it again. The bishop right now is going on 7 years.
I think there is about 45-50 active members so my
companion knows when someone out of the ward shows up.
This week we set two baptismal dates that seem pretty positive because
they came out and said they want to get baptized and asked what color of
shoes they have to wear. They're names are Amilia and Debbie. They're
friends and are taking the lessons together. Amilia has a sister who
is a recent convert and she is really excited for them to get baptized
too.
Also weird thing. Every kid in California looks like 5 years older than they
actually are and I don't get it. The 15 year old look 20 and everyone
comes up to me and asks "Are you sure your not 15" :).
I met a 13 year old the other day and I thought he was 20
because he looked like it and was huge. Sadly though he doesn't play
football.
Love Elder Madsen
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