2 May, 2016 - The transfer is close

Dear Family and Friends,

It has been an interesting week here in Riverside. I guess that as an office elder, it is always interesting since you get to witness the "behind-the-scenes" of it all. Anyways:

Monday- After we E-mailed, we went shopping and had dinner. Afterward, our appointment fell through so we tried to stop by some people but not much luck. We were able to meet with the Cincwitch's (the spelling is probably slaughtered) a LA that the Relief Society President asked us to stop by. She is busy but alright.Then, we planned for the next day.

Tuesday- After studies, we had our weekly DDM meeting. It was a super good one about charity and love for those you serve. Our DL, Elder Zung from China, is super cool. Our district is called, "The Zeng Dynasty" led by Emperor Zeng. We got our Cruze taken away and were put temporalily put in the Silverado again. After lunch, we went on trying people but only got in with Michael Walt, who we have been working with for a while. He is learning but isn't really keeping any of his commitments at all. There is some work to do with him. Then, we had Sis Cristoles drop off dinner and ate at the Institute building. After, we saw the Pasillas' (LA/PMF) and Elder Stabler got ready for exchanges tomorrow.Then, we planned for the next day.

Wednesday- We had exchanges. I stayed in my area with Elder Merriman from Syracuse, Utah. He goes home next transfer but won't except it. I don't blame him. We get along so well because he is also a track nerd like myself. Then, we got swapped again and we got a white 2013 Ford Fusion with so called "transmission problems" and Elder Cook (Vehicle Coordinator) wanted us to keep an eye on it to see if there is anything really wrong with it. After lunch, we met up with Yvonne ( who is getting baptized on the 7th of May) and Mike Butler who is only showing academic curiosity. Then, we went back to the office because the last set of sisters in the Fusion left their stuff so we went to return all their stuff. We had dinner at the Institute again and everyone was shocked that we had a different car. After dinner, not much happened then we exchanged back and reviewed. Then, we planned for the next day.

Thursday- Today was a really exciting day. The mission got 3 brand new 2016 Nissan Rouges and guess who got to go pick them up straight from the dealership?!?!?!. I actually had to take Elder Merriman again because Elder Stabler doesn't have a license. The shocking part of it all... I drove ALONE. It was weird, yet not the first time. Office life is great! After that we had lunch and did our weekly planning until dinner with the Bishop. Then, we went walking for the rest of the night and then we planned for the next day.

Friday- We had some car registrations to renew in Moreno Valley. I even went to my old apartment when I was there. I miss Mo-Val. Anyway after lunch all of our appointments fell through but we had a great dinner with Sister Jurls. Elder Stabler brought out the whole "I will be getting transferred soon" on her. Even though it will probably happen since he has been there for 6 months, I hate it when people do that. But it's ok since it will 99% happen. Then, we planned for the next day.

Saturday- We had blitz for the Canyon Crest Sisters and I went walking with Elder Leiniger, who is deaf so I did all the talking, but it was fun anyway. After lunch the trend of nobody home continued but we were able to talk to a few people around them so that's good. Then we ate dinner and tried more people with not much luck. I was feeling a little sick so we went home a little early to rest, after planning for the next day

Sunday- Was Fast Sunday. It was good. It was the Ward Conference Review that I wasn't here for so it was a little awkward. However, there had been a new member move in and he happened to grow up in the same ward as one of my companions (Elder Dunn). Small world. After church the Best's dropped off some dinner for us and we were able to pick up a new investigator named Dave! We have been trying to pick him up for the whole transfer. Then, we planned for the next day.

Today- We played basketball as always plus dodgeball. The Zone Leaders brought one of their YSA investigators and he is a total baller! In more ways than one. Then, we ate lunch, got cleaned up and now E-mailing.

This transfer is coming to a close. I have been out for 10 months now have been in Riverside for 3. The mission really flies by if you aren't paying attention. Well, I love you all, remember that.

Until Next Time...

Elder Jewkes




First of all: !!!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!Second: The plan is to Skype at the home-share as soon as possible after church. Church will end at 4 p.m. and we will set it all up before so I would plan on 4:10ish Cali time. I can't wait to see all ya'll (That is the politically correct term, President Mullen told us so).