dear family,

 

Hey so big news this week. The calls came down the line and the word is I am going to be training this next tranfer! whoo! I am very excited to train. we won't know who it is till tomorrow though otherwise I would've told you his name. there are only about 4 or 5 of us training so it will be exciting.

 

Things have been progressing with the ward this week. We had 4 people at church this Sunday which was great. The Senior couple, the Bowens, gave their departing talks. They are going to be missed a lot in this area. They've helped quite a few people. We have a baptism planned in a couple weeks which will be great. He's been inviting everyone to his baptism. All of his family and friends. He has made great progress since we started teaching him.

 

We've worked a lot with some different members and are seeing a lot of results. The sisters in the district are staying the same and they are doing well in their area and just recently scheduled as well so it makes me very happy as a district leader. It's great to see success. not because it comes from us but to see the ways the Lord works through us. Many times I feel like I'm wandering around with my eyes closed. I have no idea what I am doing but the Spirit whispers, ''I do.'' Like following the instructions from a master when you are an apprentice. Just follow the instructions and you may not see how it works but it will and it has.

 

Well I am really sorry this is short we don't have much time email this week.

 

I love you all though and will send some pictures next week.

 

Much love,

 

Elder Dudgeon

Dear family units of the great United States of America,

 

 How art thou? Things are good here. We have an investigator who's progressing towards baptism nicely. He's such a nice guy and is a pleasure to work with. His understanding is not the best but he is learning. We're planning on the end of this month for him. He came to church yesterday and to our mission home fireside which was great. Every first Sunday President Lindley puts on a fireside. It was yesterday though because of GenCon the week before. Usually you have to be reaching standards to go but this time he opened it all to everyone. So we got to go with our investigator. It was so good to see all the other missionaries and some old friends. I got to ask about some old areas. Like for instance in Halifax, a recent converts uncle has decided to get baptized. He is a great guy and someone I remember while I was there. I also got to see the old ward mission leader from Bradford. He is such an amazing guy as well. He has been the best WML I've had on my mission and is someone I learned a lot from. It was nice just being able to catch up and talk with everyone and to see other people improving and getting advice from some as well.

 

This week has been a lot of finding efforts. Had a couple meetings in York and I don't remember if I told you, but we are ways from York. Like we take a train into Leeds and then another to York. It takes about an hour and a half to two hours by train then plus walking to the chapel. It takes a lot of time. Have had a few good experiences this week though. Got to talk to a couple nice people on the trains. It's a great missionary opportunity because they almost always ask what we are doing in England. I don't how much comes from it but it's nice to give a pass along card out or a pamphlet. We have to go to York again tomorrow for interviews with President and a zone meeting. I'm looking forward to that.

 

This transfer is almost over which is quite strange. It's a five week transfer instead of six and there are going to be a lot of changes going on because some zone leaders, district leaders and one of the assistants are going home. It's exciting to see what happens. So next week I believe we are emailing on Tueday with transfer calls on Monday. I'm pretty sure I'll stay.

 

It's great to hear that everyone is doing well. And the sounders winning! I'm appreciating getting emails from everyone. Sounds like Devin and Sarah and K are having fun and have some changes. Myranda seems to be enjoying Idaho for the most part. And married life haha. It was neat because the world report they show at conference was showing the BYU-I centre. Neat to get some videos of that. Mom sounds like she is doing good and hoping to get the garden started. I would like to do some gardening actually. There are all these things that I miss doing that I never thought I would miss doing. This week will be good though because we get to do some service for a lady we knocked into. She's a llittle elderly and needs help. Her front garden was the only one not done on the street. So we are getting our investigator to come with us and help garden.

 

Well I hope everyone is doing alright. I miss you all. I have an assignment though. In D&C 4 it talks about ''the field is white, already to harvest.'' Can someone tell me what it means by being white? Like how good was a field when it is white. Just a curiosity thing. Thanks.

 

Well I miss you all. I'll talk to you next week though and Mothers day is coming up. I'm looking forward to calling.

Cheerio,

Elder Dudgeon