Mericar (Goofy movie "Beret Girl"), Becca and Brian who takes the prize with his pink tutu!
Scarecrow Stephanie with Tooth Fairy Niel
Robert and Ethel celebrating their 65th anniversary. What a great example of how beautiful marriage can be.
Kim, Bob and Spencer relaxing in the Cumorah room.
Dear Family, October 20, 2014
We had another good week here in Sheridan, we packed in 14 lessons this week. It was a great way to start off this new transfer. We got quite a few member present lessons, and we have still been working with a lot of LARCs. And now we have a brand new recent convert, Jacob Campbell. He was baptized on Saturday, by Erin's dad, John Anson. All of her family came up from Colorado to be there except for one sister and her brother. Jacob's parents and sister Tori came as well, so it was good to see their support for him as well. It was a great baptismal service, and the Spirit was so strong. Normally for convert baptisms, the Confirmation takes place the following Sunday in Sacrament meeting, but we had Stake Conference on Sunday, so we got special permission to do the Confirmation right after the baptism. It was good for Erin's family, who wanted to be there, but wouldn't have been able to make our meeting because they had to drive back to Colorado. I had the opportunity to confirm Jacob a member of the church, and it was a great experience for me. We taught him a great lesson a couple days before his baptism on the role of the Holy Ghost so he could understand more about what the Holy Ghost could do for him. The 2nd ward elders had an investigator there at the baptism as well, and she's on date for November 8th. She said she loved being there, and could barely hold back tears. Like I said, it was a good way to start out the transfer. He was our only progressing investigator, so we are focusing this week on finding. We placed 2 Books of Mormons last night, and we got 2 referrals. Hopefully we can find more people who are prepared to hear our message. That's pretty much it for this week, it was a great week, full of the Spirit and good experiences. Thanks for all your prayers and support!
Daniel and his companion at Jacob's baptism
The following is an excerpt from an email to Becca which gives the "straight scoop" of what Daniel thinks of his mission.
As for a mission, I would say that it is between you and Heavenly Father, but if you get an answer to go, don't hesitate. It is hard at times, but it is worth it 100%. I love being out here, and i do get homesick sometimes, but it has been the best thing for me. I hope I can come back stronger, better, and with an unshakeable testimony. It has been such a great experience, and I love it. However, missions aren't for everyone, and it might not be for you. I told you that a mission scared me before I left as well. But it's like everything new. You just have to get used to it. Luckily I got used to it fairly quickly. The first couple days in the MTC, and the first week out in the field were very rough. But it has been so good, and I am glad that I have made the decision to stay and to be here. I love it so much. Hopefully that wasn't too much of a ramble and that it helps a bit. I think your older siblings would probably have better ideas about it that I would. Keep me updated on what you decide. If you leave in the next 2 months, we will get home the same time. That would be cool :)
HAGW (have a great week. or winter)
Elder Ehlert
