Standing on The Headwaters of the Mississippi

Hello everyone! Happy December!

This past week was normal busy missionary work. We have been going into new areas and finding new people to teach, which has been fun! I really love meeting new people and hearing their stories. Some people have grown up here their whole lives here and never left. Some moved here to start a new life. Although I'm not in the most "international" part of the world, you certainly still meet people who come from very different walks of life.

I've found missionary work to be pretty unique. So far, being out just barely around 3 weeks, I have learned the importance of relationships. Both a relationship to God and those you teach is critical. As we strive to see and interact with others as Christ would, we see them as fellow children of God. I'm certainly no expert, but I strive daily to try.

I really like a scripture, Ephesians 2:19, which states:

“Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;"

This week I had the opportunity to visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi! I even got to cross a portion of the river on the rocks, so I can now say I've crossed the Mississippi – ha ha. Due to the cold weather, many parts of it are frozen over, allowing us to also walk, slide, and dance on the Mississippi River. Not something you get to say very often!

Don't worry - there is a fine line between me and the water. It's around 7-8 inches of ice! So, I'm still following standards. (Missionaries are not allowed to swim).
Wishing you a warm and enjoyable December! Love you all. Remember, you are doing better than you think you are!

Elder Reynolds
Anh Cả Reynolds
Explorer of the Headwaters of the Mississippi

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