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Elder Riggs, he's a bro.

Unfortunately I do not have very much time this week. If you send me an email I will probably have to respond next week! I'm in charge of the Zone Activity in the Palm Beach Zone. We'll be doing a "flour bomb" war (pictures to come next week if you don't know what it is). Also, we will FINALLY be moving into our new house Wednesday. We were all packed up and ready to go Saturday but they cancelled. Basically been living out of a suitcase for the past 2 weeks and eating out everyday. Never felt so homeless in my life! Really excited to move in and finally get settled.

The New District! They're the best.

This week was definitely a struggle as far as the work goes. Finding here is really difficult. I'm definitely having flash-backs to 3 transfers ago when I arrived over in Ft Myers! No one opening doors, no one coming to church, having to start completely from scratch. But luckily we are having tons of fun! and we are meeting some really nice, cool people. Met an old Jewish man named Joe. 97 years old. Told us A LOT of stories. Hahaha great man, great man.

Step into my Office
 When the Portuguese Elders think they can start a prank war with us...
hahaha this is our back patio and EVERYTHING that was in their study room.
(and that's my coconut block I used to whack the tops of with my lucky machete)

We had a member bring a friend named Aurora to church this week. She's a sweet old lady, and she loved it! We talked about the Holy Ghost in Gospel Principles and she was saying how finally she is in a church that teaches the gifts and fruits of the Spirit correctly! We'll be going to see her tomorrow.

Despite the lack of success, Elder Riggs and I are having a great time. We are having a lot fun while finding and knocking, and we have quite a few potentials and some good referrals and new knocking spots. If there is anything I've learned on my mission, it's that as you work you hardest and do literally all that you can to do God's will, he will bless you. The blessings may not come directly from your labors--most the time he's just given them to me in the most miraculous ways. But, they always come after the trials of your Faith as you seek to be diligent and Happy.

Slept up on the roof for one of our
 last nights in the house
(it's martenenlli's I promise)

Also, I love the advent calendar mom! And thank you everyone who participated and wrote the little notes and messages. "As A Man Thinketh" that Todd McCauley gave me goes a long exactly what I've been seeking to study for the past few transfers. I'm cross referencing it with all the scriptures and talks from General Authorities.

Hope everyone has an amazing week!

Love,

Elder Juanes

Elder Jace Johns (I don't think this address is good)

23612 Post Gardens Way

Apt #709

Boca Raton, FL 33433