Glendale, California:  Week 26

Wow, this week will be my half year mark. That's crazy to think I'm already 1/4 of the way through my mission! And I've spent more of my time in California in quarantine than out. Hopefully that will change soon!

We got a new missionary living with us! Not in my companionship, but with the other elders we live with. He got reassigned after coming back from Argentina because of the virus. He's a cool guy, and seems to be enjoying California. I feel bad for him though, it must be so hard to have to readjust to an entirely different mission after already being out for a while. And coming in while the quarantine is still on, you can't even get out and meet people in the area face to face!

We were teaching our one Armenian investigator this week, and her member son and little grandson were there, and the grandson asked if he could say the opening prayer. Hands down one of the coolest prayers I've heard. He was saying thanks for fruit, and for people so that we can make things, and for trees. All sorts of stuff, he just kept going for like 5 minutes and it was adorable. It made me rethink my prayers a little bit, there's so much to be thankful for. I mean, I don't think I've thanked God for fruit before, but why?? Fruit it awesome

Speaking of prayer, Elder Hubner and I made our first video for our zone Facebook page, where we explained prayer simply. It was fun to make, although harder than I thought. Missionaries don't really have access to decent video editing tools, so we spent longer putting the clips together than actually planning and recording it.

Overall, things are going well still. I've gotten to know the ward members a lot better the past couple months, and I like that we keep doing transfers to change up the scenery. 

I hope everyone is doing well, and have a great week! 

Elder Clayton

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We went on 2 hikes this week, one during the night to see the city lights, and one this morning which was super foggy.