15 Jan 2019: Kick Back with Some Baloot and Albertsons Cookies

Hola todos!

Another week has come and gone in Sin City for Elder Lovell. Many things have happened. I hit six months on my mission on Friday. I had something called baloot on Tuesday (look it up, I don't want to explain it to you, but it was surprisingly good) and today I discovered that there are Albertsons stores all around me, full of the delicious cookies that I grew up on in Oregon. That was a heavenly experience. I will attach a video of my baloot experience. When Liz came for her baptismal interview, she brought four baloot for Elder Carpio, myself, and Elder Díaz and Elder Dillender.

We had exchanges with the zone leaders. That was awesome because I got to be back with my trainer again. Just like old times. 

We had a really awesome dinner with a family in the ward and Luz. Our ward mission leader for Christy Lane ward and his wife were also there. Luz is getting baptized the 26th, and she is sooo awesome. We talked to her about the temple, and how through the temple we can be families for eternity. 

I also conducted exchanges with elders in my district. I love working with the elders in my district. It is so fun to look back and see how much I have grown to love my district serving as a district leader. The Lord has really grown my ability to love the people around me. 

The Velez family, Luz in the middle, and our ward mission leader (far right) in the Christy Lane Ward.
Some people thought we were the maintenance men for the apartment complex when we knocked on their door. There are some other stories that I could tell in writing, but it would take too long and they are really awkward, so I will just tell you all them when I'm home, (which will never happen).

Spiritual thought for the week: 
Albertsons cookies!!
Families are truly eternal. The message we share as missionaries isnt just about the Book of Mormon, or Joseph Smith, its about the love Heavenly Father has for us, and how we can be eternal families living with Him and our Savior Jesus Christ. That is the definition of Exaltation. The thing is, people don't even know how happy Heavenly Father wants to make them, and that is why missionary work is so hard. We do all we can to share this message. We love the people. Families are meant to be eternal. Just thinking about it and writing about it makes my heart swell with joy and excitement. I invite you to do all you can to help your family be eternal, through attending the temple. We invite people to be baptized, so eventually they can attend the temple and be sealed as families in the temple.
Lovell you guys!
Elder Lovell
Me burning my tie for my six month mark in the mission. Its a tradition for elders.






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