Sawyer's adventures in Australia

  Hey everybody, this past little while has been pretty great. Elder Yang and I have gotten into a great rhythm and started teaching a lot. We've also put 3 people on date for baptism and we're really excited about them. It's crazy because even though we are stuck inside I'm literally teaching and baptizing more than I ever did in Australia. The Lord has it all planned out and I am starting to see it unfold recently. Elder Yang and I sat down on Saturday for 8 hours straight and taught lessons through the phone. It really is a huge difference in missionary work and it seems like we didn't need the Covid situation to change in order to be successful, we just needed to change.  Focusing on positivity and keeping a balance of work and fun has really helped during this time. There's still some craziness from the roommates - recent events have included shaving their legs from ankle to thigh, throwing up after eating straight peanut butter, and setting armpits on fire...

  Dear Mom, Happy birthday to the person I have always been able to trust and always felt loved by. You have had the biggest impact on me of anyone in my whole life and I'm so grateful for you. The older I get and the more other family situations I see, the more deeply grateful I am for you and the unconditional love you have always showed me. You have loved me in a way that didn't just let me do whatever I wanted , but pushed me to realize my talents. You have loved me in a way that you always listen to me and give me advice that has changed the way I view the world. Mom, I honestly hope to marry someone as amazing as you because if I do I know my marriage will be pretty great. Thank you for your humor, your genuinity, your good taste, your love, support, your example and your testimony. I really couldn't ask for a better mother and I hope you have an amazing birthday :) Love Sawyer