OK where to begin, oh
yes, last Monday.
So as part of the
McMinnville Zone for a P-day we decided to visit one of the numerous caves in
the Sparta area. As we were waiting for the caravan to arrive, i said out loud
with the Zone Leaders present "Heard anything about Sister Riches?"
They say, "who do you mean her behind you?" Yes it was THE SISTER
RICHES DIRECTLY BEHIND ME that was transferred to Herriman the day I opened my
mission call. Talk about an interesting reunion nearly 17 months later after
the first one. I go up to her and inquire of her how Herriman was, she loved
it, then made the connection of who i am. Honestly the fact of seeing and being
near her is kind of cool and weird at the same time. But at the same time, that
was one of my TNM Bucket List items: Visit her after she returns from her
mission: ACHIEVED
So the caves were
descent. Unfortunately I didn't bring a bright enough flashlight to enjoy the
beauty of the dark abyss that went on for nearly forever. Still had a fun time,
especially due to the fact of Sister Riches enjoying the moment as well even
though shes only been home for 1 month-ish.
So we visited with the
Minister again. I never made the realization until now how much the southern
people love NASCAR, these people are prime examples of it, SO MUCH NASCAR
MEMORABILIA, they've even been to Bristol (fastest .75-ish mile NASCAR
racetrack) multiple times, due to it being in East Tennessee. Somehow I'm
able to have a conversation about it with them, good thing for channel surfing
and not skipping some NASCAR races.
OK, now for a fun story
time. Began the bike ride to the library, and we hear a POP, E Hills bike got a
flat tire, needless to say due to being NO BIKE STORE, we've been forced to walk
for the last few days, and OHH MY ITS STARTING TO GET COLD. I thought Utah cold
was cold...not even close. The humidity here cuts right through you. So
needless to say walking anywhere (including to Justin's) I felt nearly like
the sled dog racers for the Iditarod, uncomfortable and cold.
Something else fun, were
cooking lunch in the apartment when the power goes out for 30 minutes. E Hill
wasn't happy due to him having the oven, microwave and stove running at the same
time, but it eventually came back. For some reason the entire city seemed to
black out, I didn't do it, with E Hill as my witness.
Sunday i met a new
friend. The members been out of town for a while, he inquired the normal things
for not knowing the new missionary. Informed him I started the mission in
Hopkinsville, then he says my nephew moved from there who was less active,
his name was Vinny Elder. No idea if I've mentioned him before but he was
severely less active in Hoptown and now that hes with kin folk, hopefully he
will become active again soon. Hes another person on the visit list.
That's a wrap, hopefully
it'll start to warm up soon, but due to the time of year, it may not. Due to the
"black caterpillars", the winter this year will be bad, only one way
to find out.
--
Elder Terre Kieffer Short
Tennessee Nashville
Mission
Greatest Mission on
Earth!!!
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