First off, we started the week by visiting the Palmer's and watching "the
Testaments." Brother Palmer's been doing great in his calling and all, and the
spirit was really strong during the movie. It really struck me how similar my
life's been to Jacob's, and watching his relation with his dad made me feel a
bit guilty. Sorry!
In other notes, Dad's lesson to me on how to change brakes on a car "kinda"
came in handy, although I didn't remember much. We spent a morning helping
Brother Morrow do that. I "Kinda" remembered how to do some of it.
The Harris Family has been doing great, although they haven't come to
church still. Anna and Anna the younger definitely have the answer that it is
true, and Nathan, Thomas and Noelia are coming along. We gave a blessing to
Thomas that his back would heal up though, and we'll see what happens on that.
It could be really cool to see how the blessing strengthens their
testimony.
Sister Savea called us over to ask our help too; she'd been sick and her
husband was out in Utah. So we also gave her a blessing, and then she told us
that they're planning on moving to Salt Lake City. 
It's gonna be
super sad to see them go; but they'll have to drop by and visit with you
all! 
You'll love
them all.
The biggest thing that happened was definitely Zone Conference. It was
really, really good. The theme was "Stewardship" and what that entails, and it
really helped me realize I need to step it up and do a better job with the
things I'm entrusted with. The mission President taught us something that had
already played a large role in my motivation as a missionary. The Lord has
given us stewardship over things like our apartment, our car and phone, and the
area book. If we do a good job with these smaller responsibilities, then he
will entrust us with larger ones, such as investigators who are looking for the
truth, and eventually, an eternal companion, and children. This pattern
continues, and formulates the basic "why" of responsibility. I hope I can do a
good job!
At any rate, I hope everything goes better for you all. Keep safe as you
travel, and do what you must to fulfill your responsibilities. Blessings are on
their way!
Love,
Elder Matthew David Clough
Oh, yes, I forgot to mention about Transfers...
They're next week! 
AAAAHHH!!!
I'm hoping for a third out here in Taft with Elder Buckmiller. If we can
stay one more round, it'll be perfect...
