Yugoslavians are fast

Hola 

We were doing contacts in the park when a man stopped to talk to us. It became quite obvious that he wasn't from the US and then he wanted to play a game. I volunteered very quickly and I dont know what it's called but it is like patty cake. Just using your reflexes to hit the other person's hands. Buddy destroyed me and I would like to think I'm not slower than some 60 year old man...

Before we get to the boring stuff I just wanted to say thank you to all the wonderful examples that have been in my life. One specifically, David, you know who you are. David has been an incredible influence on me. Most of the time for good and even though he has given me a few scars, he has given me more memories. Memories that I will love forever. Just as important as memories, he has been an example and a light in my life. Love you cousin. Great things to come for you and your new family. 

This week:

- Talked to a nut job who thought he owned the world then he ran into the street to try and stop us from leaving. 

- Watching a bunch of teenagers fight in the park. 

- Saw a woman pee on a tree.  

- Spikeball in the rain.  

- Pday was at the beach and I am looking very very red.  

This week I just wanted to share a short quote. One morning I woke up and didn't not want to do anything, opened up a book I have been reading. It says,"Doing God's will isn't a burden, it's a blessing." After that I got out of bed quite quickly. Sometimes we don't want to work, sometimes we don't want to do anything, but remember that we chose to be here. And we knew how hard it would be, no matter what is going on in your life there is always good around you. Look for that good and strive to be the good for those around you!

Love y'all 

Elder Stockett

1. Life sometimes  

2. E.Bouton  

3. David  

4. Trash  

5. Beach w/bae @E.Lines  

6. Yes  ️ 

7. Zone riots  

8. Life during the other times  

Platinum vs Premium

 Hola a todos

Earlier this week, in Boston, we were explaining expectations for after baptism. We are supposed to teach the same lessons that were taught before. The way my wonderful companion Elder Ifopō explained it was before the baptism is the premium version and after baptism is the platinum version.

Esta semana...

- I had the opportunity to teach the law of chastity to a 13 year old. 

- One of our friends told us that the law of chastity is part of the WOW. We let her keep that one. Why not? 

- Some sad goodbyes to some friends and E.Johnson the goat.  

- As you all know, I was transferred to Lynn, MA. Which is about thirty minutes north of Boston and full of Guatemalans.  

- We were walking the streets of Lynn, with my new comp, Elder Bouton, and someone started screaming at us saying "Freak the police". I'm assuming they thought we were police. But for all you police out there, I love you.  

- Sitting on a bench in a field and calling your teaching pool is fun. Then you look to your right and there are two young teenagers just sprawled over the bench making out at like 4. We love that. Sadly we didn't talk to them, next time tho.  

Our teaching pool is super big here in Lynn, there will definitely be some fine-tuning this next week. My first lesson here we put our friend Michael on date for baptism, and then passed him off to the Haitan Creole sisters. We are also teaching Petula, who is also Haitan but speaks Spanish. She pulled up to church on Sunday! We are teaching another guy named Kennet who is my age, and he asked God to help him read the whole Book of Mormon! Let's gooooo. Can't ask for more than that. Starts with the desire to do good. 

This last week I have been studying D&C and the Old Testament and because I understand the Old Testament so well... I'm going to share a thought on D&C. I was reading about a certain man's reaction to not being able to do something he wanted. He desired to do something, and do it well and instantly. As humans we have all felt that at times, some more than others :)  But when he was chastised, by God no less, his response was to humbly follow his leaders. I can attest that this is hard. Very hard. But I have seen the blessings and now that it is worth the pain. Especially if we think long term, pain will never last forever. We know that after this life we will be resurrected in perfect form, without pain. Who wouldn't want that? The solution is to endure to the end. Do the best you can with what you are given. A rule from preschool: "You get what you get and don't throw a fit." Simple concept but can be frustrating at times. So as grandpa would say, "Stop whining." Get to work, this life wasn't created to do easy things. We were made to push ourselves and learn. 

Sorry for the rant. 

Love y'all

Elder Stockett

1. Luis  

2. Goodbye  

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4. Cali Boys  

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6. E.Johnson  

7. Goodbye part 2  

8. District  

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Sorry not sorry

I'm getting transferred to a new area; Lynn, MA.  That happens on Friday so short email this week... so you get to enjoy the part you always look at anyways.

1. Last pday in Boston 

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3. Ya tu sabes

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6. The Anleu's are amazing 

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9. Service @ the greater Boston Food Bank

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