The next day we went to the Transfer meeting. This is where I found out who my companion is and where I would be serving. My companion is Elder Woffinden and we are serving in the Crittendon, Kentucky area. (If you say "Crittendon" in a southern accent, without really emphasizing the T's in the middle, you are saying correctly.) I really liked that day because it was raining super hard, even harder than it was when I went into the MTC! Elder Woffinden and I were taken back to Crittendon by a member, Lance, and his friend, Bob, who is an investigator. These guys are most definitely southern. Lance doesn't seem real. He seems like what you would think of if SNL made a character that was southern. The way he talks is so funny! You can hardly understand what he is saying. I can't convey the way he sound through text, I will have to tell you when I get back. As we were headed back to Crittendon, I realized that I didn't get bedding back at the Church where the transfer meeting was. Elder Woffinden said we would work it out when we got to the apartment. But Lance for got to get some things back at the church, so we were able to go get the bedding! That experience, though small, was definitely something that showed my that Heavenly Father is looking out for me. We told this to Lance and he said, "See, I'm not forgetful! I'm just inspired!"
There was another time in the car that was supper funny! Lance was in the passenger seat with his window rolled down and pouring rain. Somehow, the rain wasn't really getting to him. All of a sudden, this car zooms past us splashing Lance with so much water! Bob, trying to get away from the car that was splashing us, speed up, but all he really did was keep up with the car that was splashing us, therefore, splashing Lance continuously. I was laughing so hard! I really needed that.
When we finally got to Crittendon, we immediately went to go teach Daniel who is getting baptized this Saturday! He already had a date before I got there, but that just shows me that the work is progressing here in Crittendon. (Also, I have been here less than a week and I have already been asked to sing at Daniel's baptism. Elder Woffinden ratted me out.) We taught him about the word of wisdom, which he had no real problem with. During the lesson, Lance went on a rant about how if you drink whole milk, you wont ever get diabetes. I didn't quite understand him, but Elder Woffinden says he is a scientist. I don't know, I guess you should drink whole milk...
Teaching has been my favorite part. It is just something that I am comfortable with. My theatre background has helped me in my confidence in teaching. Where I am struggling though is just talking to people on the street. I think it is weird. I just seems awkward to me to go up to people and ask them if they want to talk about Jesus. I have somethings to work on. Luckily, I have time to work on them and I am in the right place to do so.
I loved Conference! There were so many amazing talks! The one that really stuck out to me was Elder Durrant's about "Ponderizing" scripture. I thought that this was a great idea. I loved what he said about it giving our mind a place to go when it is wondering. I am one whose mind wonders and giving it a place to go, like the scriptures, is exactly what I need in order to help me stay focused on the work that needs to be done.
I really like being out here. It is most definitely a different place than anywhere I have lived. Everything is weirdly spread out making it hard to decide if it is better to drive or walk. The people are different. Oh my word, the people are different. Good people, but different. Delightful, but different. Welcome to Kentucky! I am excited to continue working here and can't wait to help bring people to the gospel.
Thank you, I love you,
Elder Hayden Cannon
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