This week, my companion and I started riding bikes as our mode of transportation. As much as I love walking everywhere and stopping to talk to people as we pass by, the blisters on the bottoms of my feet weren't liking it as well. We were both really excited to start riding our bikes, especially since it'd make it a lot quicker to ride from one end of our area to the other. Instead of it being a 25 minute very brisk walk, it is now a relaxing 5 minute bike ride.
However, riding bikes is not without its dangers. My companion and I were riding to an appointment with one of our ward mission leaders when we decided to pop up onto the sidewalk since his driveway was ahead on the left. I didn't turn enough, and my bike hit the lip of the driveway, causing it to tip over and causing me to fall off my bike. It was super embarrassing since there were some people driving down the road who stopped to ask if I was alright. I was fine, though a bit bruised and scraped.
It was a learning experience for me, though. As we continued to our appointment, I was feeling upset that I had fallen and mad at myself for looking like I don't know how to ride a bike. But as I was thinking about it, I realized that it really isn't that big of a deal, and it in fact would make a good story. I have some really gnarly-looking bruises now on my shins and knees, the kind that are dark purple and still a little red.
On a side note, there is a fantastic restaurant out here called "Noodles and Company". Can you guess what they serve? NOODLES!!!! It's amazing and fantastic and my new favorite restaurant. :)
In other news, we are teaching a girl who is being baptized THIS SATURDAY!!!!! I am super excited for her and her family. Also, the Ogden Temple is being rededicated on September 21. I'm really excited about this because I've never had the chance to go to a temple rededication before. Though we won't actually be in Ogden, we do get to participate via satellite, which is awesome.
There is a lot of work here in West Jordan. I absolutely love talking with people, helping them with their concerns, and being a source of encouragement and inspiration. Yesterday was Fast Sunday, so we got to hear several people bear their testimonies of the restored gospel and how it has affected their lives. There is nothing better to let you know you are doing the right thing than to hear people testify of how much their lives have been improved and changed by the things you teach.
I want to leave each of you with my testimony that I know we have a Heavenly Father who loves us uniquely and individually; I know that He has revealed the gospel, His plan for our salvation, to His prophets since the beginning of time; I know that following His gospel is the only thing that will truly bring lasting happiness in this life, as well as bring eternal life. I know that God, our Heavenly Father, loves each and every one of you - don't you ever forget that!
Me and my MTC companion
Me and me first companion in the field
Me and a sister from Tonga
The Noodles and Company sign
Me and my new companion
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