(Ch7: Lake Wheeler, W4)(Ch6: Lake Wheeler, W2)

May 11, 2026

And it came to pass in the second week of the sixth transfer...

I had another exchange with Elder Brooks! I got to go to the YSA. It was interesting. Also the YSA covers the whole stake and we were in Lake Wheeler for most of the day and we were invited to a house. Elder LaRose and Elder Freeman (our companions) happened to knock into us!! It was crazy! They were so confused when we answered the door.

Mike and Sandy are preparing for baptism!! They were sick for 2 weeks so we couldn't meet with or teach them. After church Mike's comment on Elder's Quorum was "it gives me the strength to stop smoking" and we hadn't taught the word of wisdom so I was super worried because I wasn't sure if he'd be able to go cold turkey and quit smoking. We went to their house last night and Mike gave up cigarettes! This morning President Stevens gave the green light for their baptism. They'll be baptized on Saturday! They are so awesome and have amazing fellowship in the ward. I'm so excited for them! It's been a long road. When we first put them in date Elder Brooks, Elder Freeman, and I were still in a trio.

Not much else happened.

I love y'all!

And thus ended the second week of the sixth transfer

This is the only picture I have with Mike and Sandy. It's when we put them on date for baptism.

We got the cigarettes!!! (I threw them away)

Super good sale! Save 2¢

Super cool yard! They were super nice people too!

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