January 27, 2015

my district. Elder McReynolds, Elder Wallentine, Elder Holyoak, Elder Coon, Elder Stevens, Elder Stearman, Elder Black, Elder Moser.

Us with Elder Stevens and Porter at his baptism.

This week has just flown by, it was so busy. Porter's baptism was on Saturday and it went really well! We were a little worried about finding a jumpsuit to fit him (he is a bigger guy), so we picked out the largest one and brought it to his apartment. He looked at it and said "it looks fine" and wouldn't try it on. Later, we started getting really worried that it wasn't going to fit, so we brought it over a second time and explained that we really needed to be sure it would fit for Saturday, and that we were just going to leave it with him so he could try it on when he had time. He got really embarrassed and said "it's going to fit, okay?!" It was pretty funny. So we had to call our ward mission leader and ask him to bring some larger pants and a shirt JUST in case. He ended up barely being able to fit into it though. There wasn't a great turnout for the baptism, because everyone was at the temple last weekend, and Porter's wife (who is very unsupportive) didn't show up, but his niece and friend were there. Elder Stevens got to baptize him and he was really nervous because it was his first time baptizing someone. Porter lost his grip a little bit and almost hit his head on the wall. But other than that, it went well... he is going to receive the Aaronic Priesthood this Sunday.

On Saturday we found out that Sister Hatch is being transferred to Rolla, Missouri which is way in the Northeastern corner of the mission. We are all really sad she's leaving. Sacrament meeting was a huge cryfest for everyone. Sister Hatch and Elder Stevens sang a duet and I played the piano. It turned out really really well. Both of the elders are staying another transfer, which is a relief to me because I'm going to need a LOT of help.

I'm so excited to stay in Huntsville. I love it here!