How Is My Favorite Missionary?

Hi Elder Penrod,


How are things going? How are the snacks? Do you still have some let and have you had a change of heart and shared with your companion, haha?


I hope things are going well for you.


We are up to the same old same old. Lots of work and then working around the house. Curtis decided he was going to run a 5k on a whim last week so he and Braden, his friend, went to Nephi with Braden's Dad and ran. He can fill you in on his stats during the call tomorrow. 


While Curtis was running we decided to go check out the farmer's market on 25th street as a family. It was very hippie and we had a lot of fun looking at all that was there. Lots of hand crafted art, treats, and some actual produce (micro greens and exotic mushrooms). They had a guy wearing angel wings selling Heavens Best butter, he was quite entertaining and some live bands. There was a metal sign I was tempted to buy for Curtis that said "Squatch at play" But it was $35. 


On Sunday we had a young lady speak to us that just returned from the Washington DC, Spanish speaking mission. It was fun to hear about her experiences and she shared a scripture in 3 Nephi 5:13 Behold, i am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.


She pointed out it does not say Missionary, but disciple, meaning we all can declare his word and how much easier it was for her when she had a member friend with them as they taught. It just reminded me of what you have been saying done you have been out.


Well I am looking forward to chatting with you tomorrow. I love you tons!!


Love,


Mom

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