Carter, Easton PT

Hey y'all, just wanted to give everyone a little update. I'm still in the city and doing well. I'm still trying to adjust to the city after being in the country for almost a year, but little by little, adjusting. These last two weeks, we have had zone conference and multi-zone P-day. Both of them have helped grow my testimony so much. The mission has changed so much in the last 2 transfers, with over 30 missionaries leaving, and we have received over 40, with another 20 coming in 3 weeks. It's been weird to see all of the missionaries I've come to love leave the mission, but I know I'll make new relationships quick. Our house flooded this week. That was an experience. The owner decided to shut off the water midday, and someone decided it would be fun to not shut off the pila (to clean plates and clothes). I won't say names of who didn't turn it off. Water came back while we were gone. We came back late at night, water coming out of the house, and we knew...

Well, it's been a while since I've written, so I decided it's about time to write and give an update for those who still tune in. To start off, three weeks ago was the last week of the transfer, and we had a baptism. Juan, an 11-year-old, decided to get baptized after coming to church by himself for weeks. His mom really didn't want him to be baptized, but after a spiritual experience with his mom, she gave the go-ahead. He was the only member of his family at his baptism, which was sad, but he was the happiest I've ever seen him since getting to know him four months ago. Three weeks ago, I also got to go to my very first area for one day for a baptism, and it was awesome to see all the members and actually be able to talk to them. I got to see my first baptism, and it was the best. Sadly, I missed my other baptism there by five minutes. Well, I was transferred to the city at last. After 11 months of serving in the same zone, I have been transferred to the city. It ...