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 September 11, 2023

Hey, what's going on everyone? I hope all y'alls weeks went well ☺️ ! 

This week was another roller-coaster of emotions, but, hey, we came out on top, so I'm ok! 

On Monday, I was chillin', then, BAM! Emotions. I ended up having divisions that day with my trainer, Elder Dixon! That went really well and I got to try some amazing Mac and cheese. We also had a really gentleman-like talk about Disney because that's always the best thing to talk about when you're with three other missionaries.

On Tuesday, I switched back to my area and worked with Elder Marshall. We had so much fun while we worked, and that's the best. We made a really bomb pizza and tried Monster juice mix and that stuff hit so hard,  I love it haha. Anyways, I was with him until Thursday afternoon and that's when Elder Rojas and Elder Dixon came back and we went to bed. Thursday night and the next day I wasn't supposed to see my zone leaders. They were supposed to be in a different city, but this is where the miracle is. So that last night, I wasn't feeling so good because, you know, I'm back with my old comp and, ummm, he's scary. But I prayed that night for protection and for safety. During the night, one of my zone leaders turned off the alarm in his sleep, so they didn't make their bus, which sucks for them, but it was exactly what it needed. Before they left that morning, they checked in to see how I'd be back with my companion. I told them I could do it, but, to be real, it was the most awkward of the awkward. It's like if you just broke up with your boyfriend or girlfriend and then had to spend a day solo with them. That'd be weird, right? Anyway, my zone leaders came back because I was an emotional mess.  That Friday I played a lot of ball and chilled with my zone leaders because my president said I needed to, soo ya. The next days up till now, I've spent with them, but I should be getting my next comp on Tuesday. His name is Elder Areas, soo will see what happens 😅 I am nervous. 

Anyway, that's my week. Other things--I fed a horse, drank out of a really cool mate, and saw a dishwasher. Cool stuff. Along with all that happened this week, I learned something really valuable that can help everyone. That is, sometimes you need to take time for yourself to make sure you are ok before you help others. This whole transfer, I haven't really focused much on myself or how I'm feeling. I have been more focused on my companion and my friends and their progression. This hurt me. It made me weaker than If I just took the time to strengthen myself. I know that it's true, as we take time to nourish ourselves, God will help us be stronger and better, but we have to prioritize our needs to have that happen.

Love you all so much and miss you tons,

Peace out,

Elder Mergenthaler 










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