Sept. 23, 2013

Sounds like you guys are having a lot of fun!  I'm glad to hear the family is doing well!  I look forward to receiving the pictures next week!  I will have more this next week to send of me and some other Elders!

So, Sarah had her farewell?  How was that?  When exactly is she heading into the MTC?  We might be getting home at the same time, that's kinda cool!  Both East/South missions too.  I'm excited for her!

Training is hard and I'm not liking it too much, just because with how stressful it can be when it's hard to get along sometimes.  He's technically older than I am and tries to play that card a lot when I try to teach him what I'm supposed to and he can get distracted easily at times, but hey that's the life of a trainer and I see why they call it a mission, Dad.  It can be hard too when if feels like the whole area is on your shoulders because the trainee is still learning, hard in King George too with the work being super slow in our area.  We DO however, have a baptism this next week and we're super excited.  His name is Matt Yokeley!  The Lord blesses our efforts and prepares His people.  It's really His work not ours.  I also still have the same companion, Elder Bowen.  The ward members are great!  Super weird ward, not gonna lie, but nice members.  You won't find a ward quite like it though, ha ha!  We are definitely getting to know them too because we're having a lot of dinners with them!  I really wish I could serve them more, but whenever I ask if there is anything or service we can do for them, they say they're okay and they probably are but, I like service lol.  We just had Zone Conference so no Zone Conferences during General Conference.  I'm excited for General Conference!  That will mark my 6th month mark!!!  How crazy is that?!  Time is sure flying by!  I haven't been in a city or even small city area yet and I kind of want to.  Our area is SUPER rural.  It's the boonies!  Ha Ha!

The weather is MUCH cooler now!  It feels SO nice!  Elder Bowen complains, saying it's too cold all the time when it's like 70.  I'm like, "What are you talking about?  This is perfect!"  He IS from southern California though, ha ha!  ;) We still get a random hot, humid day though.  Man, I miss seeing everyone progress in their activities and schooling!  I didn't really notice it until now, but I do!

Here's a scripture for the week  (It's Samantha's favorite:  Helaman 5:12)!

I love you all!  Sorry, there's not much to report on this week.  It's just been super slow and nothing has turned out for us except the baptism.  Missionary work is hard and it totally is 2x as hard when you are a trainer.  It's definitely a test in which I pray I will pass!  I love you all!!!!!

-Elder Austin Mounts

Grandpa Isom, Happy Birthday!!  I will always remember you reading us a story and relating it to the Gospel and inviting the spirit with every family gathering we have.  I value your testimony you have continuously shared with us, your grandchildren.  I am eternally grateful for the love you show me and everyone else.  Thank you for being a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Love, your grandson, Elder Austin Mounts