Yeah P day is usually pretty fun, but this past P day we were at our DMPs house and we were digging a trench all the way across his yard. It took us from about 10 in the morning until 6 at night so as you can imagine I had plenty of time to develop a blister and also pop, all whilst working. But it was a good experience I really learned that France soil is full of rocks, and boulders. We had to get out probably 8 stones that weighed around 70 pounds each which was good ole fun.
I hope they haven't forgotten me yet at Olympus, I spent the best 3 years of my lax career there, haha. But I am glad they beat Lone Peak and I am starting to miss lacrosse a little bit to be honest. There are only a couple more weeks in the transfer so there is a chance that I leave or maybe they will bring another equipe of missionaries here and split us up. The other elders I haven't seen except for at the Zone Conference, they spend most of their time in Lyon so that didn't really turn out how we had thought, but its ok.
Yeah I got to watch conference in English but not the whole thing, I only saw one in English and one session in French. But to be honest, looking back going to Priesthood with the family was always a highlight of the year and it was always super fun to go out and spend time together afterwards. Yeah I even had Nate's birthday written in my planner, I didn't forget at all so no worries. I also already have Katie's written in there because it is the last day of this transfer. Yeah as for grandma I hope that she continues well and hope things are going well for you guys too, I know it is sorta silly but really hard to have that going on right before your eyes. Have faith and continue on, this week all I really noticed is how much I testified of faith. Faith is the base of everything! It is what pushes us to do things, and gives us the hope to accomplish things that are impossible. For some, maybe the commandments are impossible (our ami Rubi as she says) but with faith all you have to do is let your desire to be like Christ grow inside you and let that be your force. I love you guys and am greatful for all the sacrifices you make on my behalf.
April 13, 2015
Yeah, it is weird how times just seems to fly by when you don't think about it. It has already been a year and there won't be much time on my mission in another year, it will be the ending months. Mothers Day skype is coming up! President has asked us to start making arrangements for that so yeah, we can start getting that figured out soon.
But Berthe is doing good she is still coming to church and we see her once a week but she hasn't decided that baptism is what she wants yet so she is just waiting a little bit longer. The family came to church this past week and they seemed to really like it. Our DMP really likes them and has helped them out with his work a lot which is really good. We also got a new ami who is a 2 year old student her and her family are amis in Gap right now, so we will be seeing her this week I think.
Most awkward situation this week? well I was with Elder Arts and they have special permission from President to go this members house even though they are just 3 girls. It is a mom and her two daughters and so we were there for dinner and that was the most awkward thing this week. It was just weird being around just girls, haha. But yeah they also complimented my shoes haha.
The highlight this week was that we had 9 amis at church this week. It was crazy how many just ended up coming. We called a bunch and they all said they would come and they all did, haha! That never usually happens but maybe because it is starting to get warm and people are happier and more willing to leave their houses
The ward sounds like it is all growing up, school is almost out and then I will be maybe seeing some kids from my school coming to my mission. I hope I get to train someone from my school, haha, just a side note. Us Olympus kids are rare and not very well represented here in the Lyon mission. I am the only one.... there are like 20 from Davis High School.
Here is Elder Schettler's address in Marseille, use as written below!
Les Missionnaires
Benjamin Schettler
30 Avenue de Toulon
13008
Marseille
France
Email: benjamin.schettler@myldsmail.net
