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DHL + CIA

 Alo -

I don't have much to report on this last week. I got to be in a trio with my old MTC companion Elder Bennett until he picked up his new companion. Thursday and Friday we did new missionary orientation and welcomed the newest Elder in the mission, Elder Phan. Him, Elder Bennett, Elder Truong and I will all be in a quad this upcoming transfer.

Random Weekly Events:
 - One of our friends edited my face on Anti-American North Korean propaganda and called me an imperialist. It was my photo, a picture of McDonalds logo, PayPal, Apple, and other American brands in front of a torn American flag. I appreciate him placing my value alongside S&P 500 companies. 
- While calling one of our other friends, he sent us a picture of a handwritten report (we don't know if he wrote it himself or if someone else sent it to him) that claimed the two foreigners he was talking to were CIA agents. Just wait until he finds out it's "The Mormons"! 
- Now I'm considering working in the supply chain for DHL with the amount of Book of Mormon orders we have done. Customs got nothing on us. 

Spiritual Thought:  3 Nephi 22:10
"For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee..."

Kindness is so powerful. I've experienced on my mission a majority of people just need someone to be kind to them. It is as simple as listening and caring. So - consider being kind to someone this week!


I am doing well. I am enjoying the rain and the work. Have a great week!
Anh Cả Reynolds







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