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Hey all,

Man, sorry I sucked at writing this week. P day was pretty weird, this email should be pretty short. (Sorry mom.) His p-day was split between Monday and Wednesday, since he had to attend multiple zone conferences this week.

So yeah, I forgot something from last week. We were playing basketball with some non-members, and another guy and I both went up for a rebound and we collided. I broke my arm. Jk I didn't, I just broke off the little nose nub for my glasses (the Spencer's). I was wondering if Liingo fixes those or if I just took it into a place here would they fix it? Or if they just replace them too that would be nice. :)

This week just flew by. We did a lot of stuff trying to get booth supplies ready for missionaries to take and keep organized, so that should move forward super smooth come zone conference when we'll be getting those out. Speaking of zone conference, it won't be till week 5 this transfer, as Elder Hamilton in our area presidency is coming to visit. He's pretty cool, he is getting reassigned soon, to go be the CEO of Family Search, so he's kinda a big deal or something.

So transfers are happening. I'm going to be with Elder Holman again, he's coming here to be with me. I'm super excited, Elder Holman been one of my favorite companions, so I'm super happy I'm getting him. 

A quick spiritual thought I've had this week: I think we have a lot to learn from our different perspectives throughout life. A scripture I read this week talked about how God works in a straight course, and one eternal round. I think it was grandpa that taught this, but depending on your perspective, a straight line looks a lot like a circle. Like, it you could walk in a straight line, all the way around the world, it would look like a circle from space. Or if you draw a straight line on a paper, and roll it up, it would be a circle. I think God sees a lot of circles when we see straight lines. And I think God makes us into circles when we feel like we're just a line. Like I look at the start of my mission and my perspective is very different. I think I'm happier looking at my life as a circle than just as a line. I'm a better missionary, I have more love for others. It's a straight course, but it sure is one eternal round.

Love you all. Again, sorry this is super lame, we've just been super busy this week, so I've basically had no time for p day. Love you lots, hope you had a good trip dad. Nice pics Boo. Mom, idk if you're having family over for Mother's Day, tbh I kinda forgot it was even mother's day this Sunday till Elder Benson's mom mentioned it. So if there's a time you're looking for, let me know... Love ya! 

Elder Marsh
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