All Quiet On The Eastern Front

Alo-

Hope you are doing well and staying successful!

This week was relatively eventful. We had our Zone Conference here in Hanoi. Then, Elder Esplin and I flew down South to Saigon for 2 days to do our training. We ordered a bunch of cheap kid golf equipment and related it to weekly planning. Right when the golf balls would get close to going in the hole, we would have our mission president and his wife kick/block the golf balls to represent adversity and unexpected challenges we face. It was fun and people seemed to enjoy it. The airplane even had a golf simulator game on it, so we had some fun preparing and training.

I did exchanges with the Elders currently serving in the Phú Mỹ Hưng area. We got smoothies and other classic southern food. It was delicious! While the phở and Bún Chả is good here in the North, the South has about everything else beat. We flew back Saturday night and then had our normal busy Sunday doing church and calling our friends in the mission branch.

As for today, we are playing more golf at the golf simulator. I went to the doctor and got a mole sliced off my head which was fun. Now I feel pretty.

Spiritual Thought | Alma 29:15

15 Behold, they have labored exceedingly, and have brought forth much fruit; and how great shall be their reward!

I simply want to testify that as we work hard and stay focused on what we want to do, we will be rewarded. It may not be what we expect or desire, but I know the Lord sees our efforts and has a plan to help us.

I'm doing well and enjoying the mission. Staying busy has been good for me and I enjoy doing what I'm doing. Have a fantastic week!

Love,

Anh Cả Reynolds

Comments

Hanoian Hamburgers

Alo- Hope you are doing well and enjoying the Spring Weather. We are hoping to start getting some warmer weather this next week (meaning the grey overcast that has been here for the past 3.5 months leaves). This week I don't really have much to report on. Always Adjusting: This week was mainly just adjustment to the new area and assignment. This transfer I'll be helping as an Assistant, which is mainly a lot of behind the scenes work. It reminds me a lot of when I was doing Social Media work a little over a year ago - rather than managing the social media, you help with different aspects of the mission. There isn't anything extremely stressful or overwhelming -- it is just lots of small tasks you have to learn to do. My current companion has great experience in this role and has been teaching me lots. He leaves at the end of this transfer, so I am trying to absorb as much as I can to get it ready for the next transfer. The Mission Branch: One aspect I have been enjoying ...

30 Chưa Phải Là Tết

Alo, It has been a great week. After eating some delicious tacos and having a crossover with the Binh Duong/Phu My Hung districts in Saigon, we flew back to Hanoi in the evening. We finished our Hanoi Zone Conference and welcomed our two new senior missionaries. We've been meeting with lots of our friends and having member meals, which is always enjoyable. On Sunday we had a man from China come to participate in a sacrament meeting. We aren't certain how he found out about the church, because he randomly showed up at the building. I helped "interpret" for him, but I could really only give him the general idea of what was going on. I was feeling a little embarrassed how little I could communicate, despite my previous studies. During the sacrament, I was just praying I could at least do the basics to help him the best I can. After we took the water, he tapped me on my shoulder and asked me a question. I had to ask him to repeat it 2 times because I thought I misunder...

Unphởgettable

Alo- This week was enjoyable having our MLC meeting and preparing for the upcoming transfer. Lots of changes are happening, which is exciting. It just means more unforeseen good things are yet to come! Tuesday, I conclude my time as a missionary. Service as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been such a blessing to me. Both written and spoken words are inadequate to share about what I've learned in these last 23 months. So I'd just like to give a brief, but sincere testimony: I testify we have a loving God, who is our Heavenly Father. I know he has a Son, Jesus Christ, who sacrificed his life for us. I've learned how God's Plan for us will lead us to eternal happiness and joy. I know as we repent, we can overcome our burdens and be strengthened by the Lord. I know as we read in the Book of Mormon and pray, we will have an increased knowledge of His love for us. Overall, I testify true, pure happiness and joy is found in Jesus Christ...

Elder Reynolds in Hanoi

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