Monday (Feb 18th) was a pretty good p-day. We had dinner at the Frank’s again, and I’m
sure going to miss those wonderful 4-course meals!! And the people, too! Afterwards we went to the Bruce’s to say goodbye. We’ve gotten close to that family.
Hannah (14) put her hair extensions in my hair and it kind of made me
look like a native…now that I’ve had my hair put into a pony-tail, I can check
that off my bucket list. We basically
had to pull an “all-nighter” to get everything packed, and the apartment
cleaned out, since we were going to be busy with lessons, zone training AND
transfers! Such good times and memories,
and there was so much to do!!
On Tuesday (February 19th), we headed up to
Kentville for zone training. Elder Moran
is our new zone leader, and he did a spectacular job in providing training,
insight and the spirit. He brought in real
members from their ward, and had us role play with them. It made a huge difference. One man we taught used to be a professional
organ player for another denomination.
Then he was baptized. I really
enjoyed getting to know him/teach him.
His name was Brother Horn.
Later in the evening we met with Mike at the church. He is going to be baptized on March 9th! Sadly, I won’t be there to participate, but I’m
grateful for the part I had as a missionary in his conversion. Mike expressed much gratitude to me, and said
we’d always stay in touch. I hope we
do.
After lunch, we had a last lesson with
Bill and Linda Thompson and they gave me a leatherwork wristband with a Celtic
symbol on it. We had a great dinner with
the Kidd’s and I was asked to give him a blessing. It is such a special experience to be asked
to do that, and I am grateful I could. Then we had a last lesson with
Stephanie. She gave me a really nice
card, and it was good to be able to say goodbye.
Thursday morning (February 21st) we woke up at
4:30 a.m. and went over to the mission home to meet up with the AP’s (Elder
Nielson and Elder Unger), and the transfer van.
We all got arranged, I said good-bye to Elder Davidson, and then we were
off.
I got talking a lot with one of the new missionaries during the driveHis
name was Elder Tusa, and he’s Samoan, but lived his whole life in
Australia. He played a lot of rugby, so
it was great for us to talk about so much and pass the rugby ball around a
bit. We stopped in Moncton, New
Brunswick and met other missionaries there.
I got to see Elder Deem (Elder Hunt’s trainer),
Elder Layton (from the MTC district) and many
others, which I loved.
Then we packed up
and I went with my new companion, Elder Clark, and we drove all the way down to
Houlton, Maine. He’s a great Elder, and
I already love him! He’s Hawaiian, but
lived in Bountiful, Utah. We both went
to BYU as well, so we have a lot in common. 
Our apartment and new area are just over the border and I
like this apartment much better. My
other apartment was called “the dungeon” because there wasn’t much light in it
at all. I’m stoked to be in the states again
because now I can use flat-rate shipping, cheaper prices, and everything! One of the first things we did, of course,
was make the apartment spotless from the way we found it!
Friday, (February 22nd) was a good day of planning and really trying
to organize this area. I’m kinda OCD, so
I’ve really been paying attention to detail in getting things rightly
placed. Elder Clark is a really great
guy, and we have been getting along very well.
It seems like this area has had missionaries in it forever. Every single person in this small town must
have a teaching record in our Area Book.
Elder Clark and I are determined to be obedient and trust in the Lord to
help find those who are ready to hear the Gospel.
We had a dinner with the Spinney’s tonight, and then
contacted a lot of referrals. It feels a
lot colder down here than it did in Eastern Passage, even though it’s not. This town really reminds me a lot of downtown
St. George. It’s nowhere near as big,
but has the same style and feel of long-lasting heritage. All the houses are huge old Victorian’s and
are pretty cool. In the evening we had a
lesson with F. Phillips, a lady who is from the Micmac Indian Tribe. She will now be getting baptized on March 2nd! She also wants us to help her wash her big
dog in the tub next week…it’ll be great!
Saturday (February 23rd) we were out contacting,
and then we stopped by the church meetinghouse.
Our building here is an old Anglican church that was remodeled inside. It’s definitely got a different look to it,
but you still feel the spirit just the same.
We stopped at a less-active’s home. She had the biggest k-9 ever! It was huge and was pretty vicious, but it
loved me, so thank goodness he didn’t shred me to pieces! In the evening we had dinner with the
Carters. He is the Branch President for
the church here and they have three great, hilarious kids. Love them to death already! Later we had a good chat with a native man on
the reservation. I’m really going to
have to get used to their speech and how they talk with their language. Also, when we got home that evening I was
overjoyed to see I had mail! I got a
letter from Erika, a letter from Amelia, and a package from Mom!! (I was pretty excited,
too, to know I could send a package on Wednesday and Elder Hunt would receive
it by Saturday!! I just might try
sending him some cinnamon rolls!!) It only takes 3 days for mail to get here, and
I love it! So that will be pretty
convenient while I’m in this area!
Sunday, February 24th, was our first day at
church in this area and it was great! I
thought it was going to be way different being in such a small branch. It was definitely different, but I loved
every second of it. The people here are
so great! They are so strong in the
Gospel, and willing to serve/help in any way they can. We had such a strong, spiritual meeting, and
I was so comforted feeling and knowing that the same spirit I’ve had in any
other place was the same spirit I felt at my new branch. I met a lot of great people that I’m really
looking forward to getting to know.
Sister Tarbell, who is the mother of a lady in my ward back in Cole
Harbour, lives in this ward, so that’s really fun to have those
connections. There’s also a lady who has
a 300 year old violin she wants me to try…so I’m REALLY excited to get over
there and play it. I’m really loving
this branch and the people here, so much!
Elder Clark and I are getting along perfectly. We’re very similar and both love to laugh a
lot, so we’re having a great time. He
was trained well, and just finished being trained. I’m
so grateful to have him as a companion.
So, that about tells you what’s happened this week. Thanks, again, for the mail that came so
quickly. As you know, I love getting
mail!
Love you all!
Elder Hunt
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