Mission Update -- 10/8/08

Elder McMullin took some pictures of Watseka and Gilman, etc. and I've posted those below with his comments. Here is his weekly email:


[First he describes the pictures that he's attached to the email.] I'll take some more later, but here's some of Watseka! There's not really much going on, and a lot of corn, but it's where I live!
So, anyways, thanks for writing me the letters! It was great to get them today. It's always exciting to get the letters, and the emails. I'm not really sure what I did this last week... We just started using new planners, so I'm kinda shot for using that, but I'll try giving a day by day.
Last Thursday was transfer day. Our district only had one transfer, and it was Elder Grether. He went to the city, and Elder Bradson or something like that took his place (from the MTC). I'll meet him tomorrow. We may have gone by Tony and Pamela's or something, but I'm honestly not sure.
Friday was probably good. I think we went around in Ashkum. Ashkum is just another town of 750 in the area. There are a lot of grain silos, train tracks, and dead animals!
Saturday was great. We spent most of the day alone at the church house. We got to watch 3 sessions of General Conference, and in between the day time sessions, we got to watch a biography of President Monson! He is such a great example of hard work and faith. I'm really grateful that he's lived his life to be prepared to lead and guide this church. My testimony really grew of the prophet this weekend. I'm also really excited to get next month's Ensign because it will have all of the Conference talks! There were some good ones!
Sunday was also good. We got to watch 2 more sessions of General Conference. Once again, my testimony was strengthened of how inspired our Prophet is. I have decided that he's going to be my role model. What a great man to be like. He's always happy to serve others, and has a great work ethic! We also had some great dinner over at the Clutteurs, and I was able to give a blessing to Bro Clutteur.
Monday was interesting because we didn't have District Meeting; we're having District Meeting and President's Interviews on Thursday. We found some new planners later in the day, and wrote dates in them. I have a long time before I come home. Haha, that's ok though. Elder Adair only has like 7 months or something, so he's starting to get excited about that. We also visited Grandma Willow, who was feeling sick Thursday, but is starting to feel better. We talked about the state of the world and how much better it would be if everyone lived the Gospel. It really would be SO much better!
Tuesday was pretty good. We went around Ashkum again, then had dinner with a member there. She's not very active, and is going through a divorce, but is a very nice woman.
Today has been good too. I took some pictures, came to the library, and haven't really done anything else. Today is probably the most beautiful day ever. The weather is perfect - low 70's and overcast! It's so nice, but it's going to get cold soon.
I got my jacket last week too! It's a nice looking black one with something of an inner liner that will come out. It was raining the other day, so I wore it... It's pretty warm! I still have to buy some gloves, and probably a scarf or neck thing like mom bought me one time.
As for thermals, one set would probably be nice... Most people don't wear them much unless they're biking, and our mission has really been shifting to mostly cars. I'm pretty sure there's only like 4 bike areas left, so I probably won't be in one, but it wouldn't be bad to have 1 shirt and 1 pants of them. Hopefully I'll be alright in my long sleeved shirt, jacket, and coat! Hey, actually one thing I really will need is a couple of sweaters!! Could you send me the 2 I got for BYU, and maybe another? That would be way nice... That's actually something missionaries wear alot under their coats. Thanks!!! :)
I love you everyone! Take care! Thanks for writing me, I love to hear from you. Have a good week,
Love,
Elder Bradley Edward McMullin