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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 









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