WOW !! Slackin' on the posts here.

What else to say other then December is a crazy month.

Justin started this month off with a transfer from Pensacola to Quincy.  In the drop off & pick-up areas in the mission for transfers, Justin ran into Bart Brimhall; One of Anthony's cousins.  Bart was taking the Elders from his area down to the transfer spot.  He knew Justin was in the mission, but had no clue as what area he was serving in.  Bart recognized Elder Brimhall at the transfer spot & snapped some pictures on his phone, along with a short voice message and sent them to us.  What a nice surprise.

 Justin sounded really good on his call home for Christmas.  They are continually being fed by the members of the Quincy branch.

Quincy branch is around 20 - 30 members Justin tells us.  With the missionaries almost being a quarter of that.  They have a set of Spanish Elders also in Quincy; along with the trio; makes up 5 Elders for that little town.

Christmas was good for Justin; the mission had a get together and he was able to see MTC companions and prior companions and they were fed by the members.  One member family has adopted a tradition of having the Missionaries over for dinner and then having them help decorate the tree in the house and then moving out into the yard and decorating a rather large tree in the yard.  Justin now has been introduced to "tinsel"  The Elders covered the tree in the yard.

Hopefully we will get  a few more pictures in the near future.

Transfers

Well, we knew is was coming, it has happened.

Justin has been transferred to a new area; with new companion.

Justin is now serving in Quincy, Florida.  He has told us it is a Branch; just a bit northwest of Tallahassee.

New address :
Elder Justin Brimhall
47 N. Cone St.
Quincy, FL 32351

More to come later ...............

Thanksgiving week was good for Elder Brimhall & Elder Gardner.  All the members we making sure they we taken care of for the holiday.  Sounds like one family had here dibs on the Elders two weeks prior.  Justin told us that they had a good time; that the food was great & he said he ate too much.  Afterwords they stopped by another members home and caught the tale end of there feast.  Justin was full.; but he said Elder Gardner did partake of more food.  No sure where he was putting it.

Things are going pretty good.  Justin is learning allot for himself  he tells us.  He loves the people he is serving.  He is unsure about next transfers; he said he hopes to spend Christmas in Pensacola, but it is unknown at this time.

A few more pictures...

Justin has been writing us; just have not have been full of alot of new experiences other then the members in the south take care of there missionaries.  Justin continues to inform us that the members are constantly taking them out for lunch and dinner and leaving them with random bags of groceries.  The staples of mission foods; like spam and mac-n-cheese.  He says thanksgiving ought to really interesting with everyone wanting to feed them.

Crazy how time is flying bye; Justin will only have a year left to serve next month.   He tells us he is starting to feel like an old missionary; whatever that means; since alot of newer missionaries are now in the mission.  He sent a sd card loaded up with some pictures, so I will share a few.

Updates For Y'all ...

Elder ???  & Elder Brimhall

Pensacola, Florida.

Elder Justin Brimhall is alive and still loving the brothers & sisters in Pensacola.  It has been a quiet couple of weeks for the Elders.  They are pressing forward.  

Elder Justin B has been working on strengthening his testimony of the priesthood.  He told us that a less active member was having some health issues and had asked for a blessing.  Justin said he was prompted by the spirit to seal the blessing; and in following the spirit; blessed the lady for full recovery.  He stated that last time they saw here; she was recovering very well & rapidly to the astonishment of the doctor.  Justin told us "The Priesthood Works !"  We would have to agree.  The Lord has his agenda.

Justin also stated this past week that the members are keeping them fed.  Sounds like a member treated them to lunch, pizza; before they left for an interview for the other Elders in the district.  The senior couple was the mode of transportation.  After the interview and the Senior couples Dr. appointment; Elder Crocket took us out to pizza for dinner. Then Saturday, another member treated us to CiCi's; yes, another pizza place..........

Think Justin is about pizza'ed out for a while..

On the note of halloween;  Justin decided to share a picture of "one of the members" new pet.  He says its a banana spider about 5" .

Staying in P-Cola.

Sounds like Justin is staying in Pensacola for at least another 6 weeks.  Justin says that fine with him; that he feels like family there.  Also mentioned to us that President had been down to Pensacola for district training and interviews.  Justin told President Jensen had some great things to say about him; hopefully he will share them with us in the future.

However it sounds like there investigator Bro. Washington has cut out cold turkey and has dropped them; but hasn't revealed to the Elders why.  Justin thinks its something to do with his family.

The members still are feeding them or spoiling them rotten;  They have been treated to a seafood buffet on the bay.  Justin has tried some fried mullet, fried oysters, and crabcakes & hushpuppies and shrimp.  I think I am now jealous.

All in all, Justin is pushing forward with good attitude and loving the people of Florida,.

Updates From Florida

Wow, I got behind.  Lets see if I can bring everyone up to speed on Justin.

The hard missionary work is blessing the Elders & there investigator Bro. Washington.  Brother Washington has had a few more lessons and has committed for baptism on October 27th.  Justin is super excited and really hopes Bro. Washington does get baptized.  He has been out to church a few times and the Elders gave him a tour of the church house and taught him another lesson.

Justin tells us they have a few others they are teaching that are interested and have lots of questions.  One lady is actually in the hospital and it is very hard to try and teach her; they are constantly getting interruptions by doctors, nurses, techs, etc.  Time will tell how and what happens with her.

Justin says they have a brand new investigator.  Her name is Sonia; they had quite a spiritual lesson with her; that too was exciting,  Justin also told us they knocked on a door and found a less active member that had moved from Taiwan to the US.  She got a little excited to see the missionaries Justin said.

Justin told us they have been  performing quite a bit of service lately.  A lot of moving & painting.

Members have been feeding them.  Taking them out to the buffet's making sure they don't go hungry.

Last prep day, the ward mission leader & there family treated Justin and his comp. to a trip to the naval aviation museum and a lighthouse in Pensacola.

Justin and the finished painted barn.

Justin --   "Do I really have too ???"

Justin and his "New Ride ;-) "

Panoramic Pix from top of lighthouse.

 Your Elder in Pensacola ......

Transfer Time ...

It was transfers this past week.  Justin however is staying put.  Justin has a new companion; Elder Gardner.  Elder G. is from Layton, Utah.  I think Justin was a little excited about that.  Elder G. has been in the field about 4 months.  Justin tells us he feels like he is getting to be an "old" missionary.  We laugh.  Elder Gardner  is now the new district leader; I am guessing Justin might get transferred next time; since he gets to show Elder G. the area, etc.

Justin's last companion Elder Carlson is still in there district.  Justin said that Elder Carlson & his companion are about ten miles away from them, that they are re-opening an area in the mission.

Justin has been quite busy.  They have moved there ward mission leader into his new house; helped some other members landscape & lay sod.  Justin said they did an awesome job & it looks good.  Along with there service; they had another member ward family that had a double funeral;  a guy had a heart attack after being released from the hospital & then the grandmother passed away the day after;  Elders were there for support & assistance.

Blessings continue for the Elders; Justin says they have found a "golden" investigator.  He said the guy is really cool, and was thrilled to see us Elders.  They taught him a bit & Justin said he could tell he was itching to read the Book of Mormon.  It was exciting to teach him.  The spirit was engulfing all.  Justin said it was neat, that he even got goosebumps a few times; one of the best lessons taught; defiantly a mission highlight.

Back in Pensacola.

Okay.....News better late then ever I guess.  Justin & Elder Carlson are back in Pensacola; hard at there labors again.  The 3 day adventure in Tallahasse was kinda like a missionary vacation.  Justin bumped into some of his other companions and fellow friends.  During there mini vacation; Justin worked on his TRIBEAR comics & has evidently created quite a fan club of missionaries.

Pensacola looked as it did when they left; Justin said the storm took a sharp hook and hit New Orleans.  Justin had to take his bike into the shop; he's been off roading again.  Said he bent some spokes and his wheel  with the help of a big boulder.  So he & Elder Carlson had a walking day.  Justin claimed it ended up around 12 miles or so.  Hot & sweaty & 7 hours. However, a  member did stop them that day & score them $20 bucks to go get some lunch :D  Sounds like it was a Firehouse Subs day.  The members love their missionaries.

HURRICANE ISSAC !!!

Elder Justin Brimhall is safe with many other Elders that have been evacuated from there assigned areas in the mission to safer grounds in  the mission.

Justin sent us email on Sunday informing us that they were on stand by;  pending the decision of the brethren.    They are currently residing in the cultural hall near the mission president in Tallahassee.

President Jensen or his wife; has also kept us up to date every 4-6 hours pending the storms activities. We did receive email this afternoon from Justin.  He let us know that they were in Tally.  Justin says they should be able to return to Pensacola sometime on Thursday, depending on what the storm decides to do.

Sister Jensen said it is quite entertaining seeing the Elders all excited with this crazy storm.  Justin told us he will have no problem finding things to do until they get to return.  President Jensen did challenge all of them to see if they could read the Book of Mormon while they were all gathered.

Justin is at least getting consistent on late emails.  Justin did share a few pictures with us in last letter home; will see what to share.  Seems the local college changed there hours on the Elders in the midst of students coming back; thus the Elders ended up with there computer time on a members computer while at there dinner appointment for the evening.  Justin tells us that the work in Pensacola is chuggin' along.  It has continued to be stormy & wet.  Makes for long boring week in the apartment; you can only update the roster & books so much.  The members are taking good care of us; Justin said he only had to purchase minimal groceries this week.  Said he would see what he could do as sending some of there storms to Utah to help with the heat & fires.

Adventures Continue in P-Cola.

Greetings from P-Cola ....
 Everyone was on the delay this week I guess.  Justin was late with his email last week; however we did get emails on time this week.  It seems that there was some minor hiccups.  Not really hiccups, but tis the season for stormy weather in the state of Florida.  Last weeks prep. day was kinda dampened; literally by thunderstorms; banning all activity till storm had passed.  Once we could leave the apartment, we ended finding that the library closes at 5pm since school is off term.  Tuesday was Justin's first   district meeting as the new district leader.  It went really well; and he seemed quite pleased with himself.  He also got to do baptismal interviews for the senior couples candidates for baptism.  Getting a bit of responsibility as a district leader...It is good for him.

Wednesday finally made it with some free time; Justin headed to the library to finally get emails and reports out to the mission president & family.  However, at the library; The Elders had troubles with the library card; after all it has only been passed from Elder to Elder to Elder through the apartment.  The librarian that day was not our usual librarian.  (The librarian there on Mondays, knows the Elders & just lets them in.) She wanted the usual proof of residency, etc; All they had were had written letter from home; librarian wanted utility bills and such in there names; finally she just gave them a "courtesy guest" pass for the day.  Alas; last weeks delay.

For this week;  "Warm and wet greetings from P-cola"   This week we have had a storm practically every day.  But persevere the Elders will.  Awesome experience this week.  Justin & Elder Carlson were at a members house for a dinner appointment; they had also invited a non-member friend over for a priesthood blessing for some issues with medical conditions.  Justin stated as he sealed the anointment; the spirit was exceptionally strong ; and the lady was very receptive to the spirit and she was pretty much speechless after the blessing.  She  was touched.  They will be teaching her this coming week with the member.  Justin was super excited.

Great for that to occupy some of the Elders time this past week; Justin said it was starting to get boring camping in the apartment most the week due to the thunder storms.

Delayed News..

Delayed updates from Elder Brimhall,

Between Elder Brimhall & dear old dad being busy with work & scout camp,etc.  Finally getting around to a  little update of Justins mission blog.

Justin did apoligize for a fluff letter last week; he basically let us know he was alive & that what about it.

This week; a little better; but not much.

Justin told us that the mission president challenged the mission to a "Power Week" for increasing investigator pools & setting higher goals.

Elder Brimhall said he drove his companion Elder Carlson bored last Friday.  Justin was ill; and they stayed in the apartment that day.  Elder Carlson was going nuts he said.  He caught his journal up, He cleaned up the apartment, and watched the latest church dvd's & memorized parts of them.

Thats about the extent of info we have gotton from the Elder.  Hopefull for more news this weeks email & letters.

We appreciate all the love & bsupport & prayers for the Elders.

News Travels

Justin let us know that he & Elder Carlson had a good productive week.  He was glad to hear that we are finally receiving some rain out in the west.  He said that they had heard that all over the west was burning up with the wildfires.  He told us that they have had some rain, but nothing to serious.

Tie collecting must be the trend of the Elders these days.  Justin stated that they going to hit some more thrift stores to browse ties.  Justin has a collection; he is up to 56 last time he counted.  Crazy Elders...

Justin tried some more okra.  This time it was "pickled."  Claims it was better then boiled for sure.  Mexican type of soup, with hominy, chicken and lime zest; it was pretty good.  The members here in Penscola make sure Elders are well fed and taken care of.  Justin said it really makes the grocery shopping easy.  Milk, powerade and wheat thins was his list for this week.    Justin was braggin' it a little that he has mastered some fine cooking cuisine skills.  He can make a killer stove top quesadilla, and a breakfast bagel / egg mc-muffin thats on steroids....  Been treated to Chinese buffet & red lobster gift card this past week. Spoiled Elders.  Food overdose.

We had busy week.  We taught more lessons this week then in the past four. Makes for good times.  The heat index factor is still hot & humid & sticky crazy stuff.  We will survive..

Justin attended a stake youth conference program; it was the grand finale he said.  The youth produced the whole thing.  It was a pagent type deal about the Joseph Smith story.  What was cool that a non-member was actually playing Joseph Smith's role.  They heard that in dress rehearsal that he actually shared his testimony with the cast; At least thats what the young women's president shared with us Elders.

All in all, many good experiences happening here in Pensacola., and there are sure more to come.

The Elder of Pensacola -  Justin

Pensacola, Florida

Justin has informed us this week that he has become a fan of "powerade" and good ole' "A/C."  Justin said;  "Stay cool, its super hot," Been in the high 90's. this week; up in the triple digits with the heat index, absolutely murderous.   A/C was invented down in the South & Justin says he "knows" why !!!  The South is why hankerchifs were invented; as to "my eyebrows are constantly failing; as I become blinded by sweat.  Justin tells us that he has been working extremely hard on his farmers tan.  Not to much sunburn though.  Thinking of working on the highly coveted "watch tan" next.

Elder Carlson & Elder Brimhall seem to get along well;  Justin says they can find the waters edge allot, but haven't actually officially located the beach.  Justin said the last tropical storm was headed into Pensacola; but veered a hard left right before hitting land.  They said that they just got some crazy winds.  Start of the hurricane season he has told us, it will be the next 3 months for the season.

Justin told us that "As for the Burkes they will be getting Baptised pretty much when they get to where they are moving the husband will be getting re-baptised also he just got aproval from church HQ ." & " the sister missionaries over in their town in Georgia are so lucky to get them. " ;  "since that one family (the Burkes) moved out, our teaching pool has kind of dried up so we are looking at allot of former/potential investigators and helping out some less actives as well. "

So, the Elders are busy carrying forward in Pensacola.    Justin remains positive & upbeat & loving the mission work.
So, until further news..

The new area - Pensacola.

Justin wrote us; " I am siting here on the couch, with a cold dr. pepper, and a sandwich, and handwriting you from the far reaches of the south."

"Pensacola is Fantastic.  The ward here is nice and love the missionaries.  We are about a mile from the airport and around 3 miles from the waters edge."

"Our apartment is pretty nice.  Its a 2 bed, 2 bath.."

Justin told us that during transfer, he ran into his mtc companion for a few minutes.  He tells us is new companion is almost too good.  That they get along well & have lots in common.  He hasn't told us much about his comp. or where he is from.  He said they missed the floods last week' but the latest tropical storm did bring us alot of moisture.  Its got hot & humid; but the breezes are wonderful.

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Address update

Elder Justin Brimhall in his weekly snail mail; shared with us his new mailing address.

Justin told us that he is really excited to go somewhere new, but sad to leave all the people he has met in Albany.

Justins new companion is Elder Carlson; That his next ward is going to be great.

Stay Awesome ! - The "passing" Elder of Albany,  Justin.

New address is over there -------------------------------------------------------->

Justin is getting transferred

Justin is getting transferred.  He is heading to Pensacola, Florida.   He said he it is a bitter sweet.  He said he loves the people in Albany & and the ward members.  I am sure he will be welcomed & loved just as much in Pensacola.  Justin says however he is super excited to move to a new area.  Time will tell how it goes with new area & new companion.  I will post his new address as soon as I get it.  Justin was not sure if he would be able to send a quick email once he arrived there or not;  until then we await.

Pictures have arrived !!!

Elder Justin Brimhall.  Standing on the edge of a swamp.

Justin called this "Pirates Cove."

Doodle brought to you by Elder Brimhall.

Elder Klingler, Elder Hanson, Elder Helgusun, Elder Brimhall

Elder Justin Brimhall & Elder Hanson

Slightly soaking wet Elders.

One of the EPIC flats.

Tank of Tifton

Pondering Elders

District Meeting & Journey back,

Armed Guard.

T-shirt design for Andrew.

Got to love the signs.

Whats wrong with this picture?

Elder Brimhalls tie collection & new "rampie"

Awesome that Elder Brimhall shared picutres with us.

Transfers are coming...

Our Elder Justin Brimhall is fully anticipating being transferred this next go around.  Justin says he thinks that his time in Albany is up and he will be moving to a new area.  His quote, "I'm pretty sure I'mgoing to be going somewhere new and I'm exited!" <--I hope that he meant excited & not exited.

Justin claims he will be updating us with some more pictures here in the near future;  why he leads us on & teases with "I send you some pictures soon."  Will come to pass soon.

Justin told us to get ready for a package of assorted acquired stuff.  He said with transfers, It was time to ship home his trench coat, a few more select ties, letters, and other misc. stuff.  It will be a surprise.

Justin says it is crazy how fast the weeks are going past.  He can't believe he has already been gone for 6 months. Wow !!

It was an adventurousness week with encounters with some witnesses; he said he would share them stories in his written letter this week.  So we will find out what all happened later this week.

So until further news arrives; there it is in Justin's own nutshell.
 

Time is Cruz'in !!

Justin is doing well.  He says that they have been pretty busy and time is going fast.

Justin is pleased to have some genuine investigators that are actively interested in learning a little.

Elder Brimhall & Elder Vincent have been biking maniacs; they have been spliting there days  biking 20 -30 miles in the mornings and then using the car for the afternoons.  Smart Elders biking when its cool & using the a/c in the car in the afternoons.

President Jensen dropped in on district meeting this past week.  Justin sai he got the impression after interviews, that he was probably not going to be in Albany to much longer.  He figures in three weeks or so, the next transfer period.  that he will be introduced to a new area in the mission.

We are hoping to get pictures soon.  Waiting for another card from the Elder.

Libraries Closed & Stuff....

Justin has emailed a day later then usual this week due to another holiday falling upon there preparation day.  Seems like there has been a few of them holidays falling on Monday's; anyways, Justin told us even the back-up plan fell through this holiday. Since the public libraries were closed, the back-up of using the family history center computer at the church did not happen either.  Justin said after a hour of trying to get the computer to connect to the network; they learned that they had hardwares issues and a new modem and router had been ordered.  Thus, our weekly "You Got Mail" happened today.  Justin explained that they actually ended up at another library due to the computers being down at the library where they normal email; and the two community computers at Albany State University were unavailable with there schedules.

Justin says the weather has turned into the sub-tropic storm season; that it gets wet and dreary.  However, the members seem to keep the Elders informed on the weather and approaching storms, etc.

Justin was super excited; they had one of there investigators show up to church last Sunday.  His name is Joe.  Justin said Joe is a great guy, that he recognizes the spirit and he thoroughly enjoyed church.   Justin is really excited for him, so much so that  Justin mentioned that twice in his email, wonder if he realized that.

Justin told us all to "stay cool" and sends his love, your Elder  of Albany.

Snack Anyone ?

Justin is doing well.  Just that I have been slacking or rather busy & have not updated. Justin managed to send home some "wonderful" boiled peanuts.  I will say that they must be an acquired taste,  maybe I need to try the Cajun flavored ?  Or see if they are used in recipes or something else.  Just plain, out of the can is not the best.

It was good to chat with Justin on Mothers day for a few minutes.  He sounds great.  He is doing really well & loves the area he is in.  I am surprised he has been in this area as long as he has already.  I told him to make sure he shows Elder Vincent (his new companion this last transfer) the area & what not; because I would be shocked if he is there much longer.

Next month Justin will have been out for 6 months.  Time is really fling by for the Elder Brimhall.  Justins regular post mail was short and sweet.  Alot of southern y'all ; do not know if he was trying to be funny or if he is getting some south has worn off on him.  .

New Companion Time

Justin is just having a good ole busy time down in Albany, GA.  I told him it ought to be getting close & time for a transfer.  Sure enough while he is reading my email; he gets new mail !  Two of the Elders in the apartment are getting transferred.  However, Justin is staying put in Albany; getting a new companion.  Elder Vincent is his name; thats all the info we have; other then Justin is now the senior companion in Albany.  He said that he hopes he knows Albany well enough;  Its so big & so many people to remember.   He has told us that these "southern" storms are brutal.  We were drenched & soaked clear through again yesterday.  But we are still chugg'in along. --  The Elder of Albany.

"Wet" Elders in Albany.

Water & rain seemed to be what Justin wanted to share in his last letter.  Elder Hanson & Elder Brimhall were heading out for appointment last Wednesday; he told us they were about 9 miles out and a mile to go; then caught in a  good ole' "Southern" downpour.  That once they start, it doesn't let up or stop anytime soon.  Justin says its was raining "Cats, Dogs  & Baptists," That they sought some shelter in the car wash for a while & realized it wasn't going to blow over; then took shelter in the walmart for a while before they figured out  that they were going to have to ride back to the apartment anyways.  Drenched to the core; fully soaked through backpacks & all clothing.  A shower & a change of dry clothes and off to there dinner appointment with some members.

Odd & Ends from last Email; waiting for the written update

Elder Brimhall did state he would send written update this week; Its Saturday morning & we are still waiting.  Maybe the postman will have news in the box later this afternoon.

Mission president allows music instruments in the mission; he encourages us missionaries to develop our talents.  It is kind of hard to lug a french horn around though.  LOL.  Most  of the instruments are small  flutes, ukes, guitars.

We have limited miles on the car, so we still bike allot to keep the fried foods in check, keep me in shape.   The humidity & heat sure affects how long the bread and vegetables last; allot shorter then back in Utah.

 Endured more flat tire adventure  12 miles out; did meet a few more people; hopefully potential investigators.

Our surprise for the week was at church; President & Sister Jensen showed up and they were are speakers.  We even had investigators in attendance that day.

"Running out of time; I'll send you a written updates & stories this week, "  -  Quote from Justin.  We will be waiting...
 

"How y'all doing ?"

Justins letters & emails are confirming he is slowly turning into a Southerner; they all have started with the "How yall doing ?"

Easter & Good Friday are a "Big Deal" in the South; he has informed us.  Justin said all of downtown was a buzz; that there was a dj on every other corner playing loud gospel music; with lots of people singing & dancing.

Justin & his companion, Elder Hanson stopped by a store this past week that sells graphic tees.  They have some interesting sayings on them.  Justin said he bought one that says "Too Blessed to be Stressed"  Elder Hanson bought one & it says "FAITHBOOK....Jesus has sent you a friend request."  There was another shirt with a logo similar to the Tide detergent logo stating "Tithe...Only 10% for a squeaky clean soul."

Justin say's the South really cracks him up.  So, thats all we get out of him until next email.

Conference in the Mission field -

Elder Justin was a bit lazy this week as far as a letter home to mom & dad.  He did email last prep. day though; so lets see what we can share.

"Conference was SUPER CRAZY AWESOME !"  is how Justin phrased it.  "It's super different while a missionary.  The spirit seems so strong."   We also had sugar buzz galore'.   Both Elder Hanson & I had bought treats; then Elder Hanson also received a conference care package with more sugar; candy bars with pictures of the apostles attached to them.  Way to much sugar.....Oh did I say way to much sugar.

He has let us know it's been in the 90's & getting hot.  They got caught in a rain storm last Friday;  Justin told us earlier that day; they where out inviting people to conference.  Justin found a nice piece of porcelain while biking on the backroads; which met up with his new rear tire & tube.   4 patches later;  it held air for a brief time longer.  Til out in no-where swamp land, while fending the gnats, mosquito's & other unknown buggy critters'   Justin managed to re-patch the patch and with prayer to finish out the day.  Awaking to yes, a flat tire; time for another new inner tube.    Justin said he officially has  "dubbed" that day,  "The day that tried Elder Justin's patience  the most!" 

After last transfer, Elder Klingler, is the new Elder in our apartment.  He seems pretty cool.   Elder Hanson is the new Distrct Leader since now I'm trained.  His first district meeting is tomorrow; sounds fun.
Love your Elder in Albany, Justin.

Hot Weather & Hard Work

Quick Update from Elder Brimhall in the fields of Albany, GA. ---

"Weather here has been hot 80s and 90s, you even sweat in the dark !"During district training; president came down.  I was an awesome message about being a "Celestial Missionary" and living the higher law."

"President is just awesome !"

 "We had interviews; he said some really cool things to me; and he complemented me on  my obedience."

 "Last Saturday, me and Elder Hanson rode our bikes 42 miles;  sustained by nothing but the power of prayer.  That day was intense; we have done lots of biking, tracting, and finding these past few weeks."

 "I finally got to taste some fried okra <much better then boiled> ; had some collard greens, not to bad.  Taste like boiled cabbage.  No grits or gator as of yet.  Boiled peanuts are still my favorite <3"

 "We got the transfer schedule for this transfer;  sounds like me and Edlder Hanson are staying in Albany.  Along with Elder Helgeson; he will be getting another Elder on Wednesday when transfers happen."

There it is; update in his own words.  Until weekly letter arrives this weekend.  Thanks for all the prayers, love & support

Busy Bicycle Week.......

Excerpts from Justin's weekly email.
  "The weeks are getting crazier.  The weather is getting HOTTER."
-Hoping our hard efforts will bring some fresh investigators, we have a few that seem to be stuck in the mud.
-Last Tuesday, Justins companion Elder Hanson, was the fine recipient of an "Epic" flat tire.  Elder Hanson found a 3 1/2 screw that ruined his tire & had to replaced;  So off they went to get new tread.
-Thursday, after a handful of fallen through appointments;  Elder Brimhall was nominated to receive the flat tire.  He said upon further in depth investigation resulted with  a beer bottle glass gem throughout the tread; he condemned it & also purchased some new tread and a new saddle.  After our fun filled week thus far;  they were treated to dinner by a member of the high council.  He took them to the local Steak'n Shake.
-Saturday.  The Elders got crazy energy or something.  They logged nearly 30 miles of pedaling to appointments finally ending the evening at the ward bbq to work on member relations.
-Monday,  prep. day; we also found out that pres. (mission president) was coming to this weeks district meeting.  We are actually excited.

A few more photos from Elder Brimhall....

Thanks for all your love and support.

More Shared Pictures this week.