Hey Fam!

Good news: President called last week and talked to Panda on the phone for an hour and a half. I don't know what he said, but it's been working. I'm still a little wary, but I'm enjoying the change! He talks and makes jokes now, it's great. We'll see how we go from here. 

Bad News: E-mail is late today because I spent most of the morning throwing up. It's really a shame, because our ward mission leader invited us to cut wood at five (which I honestly love doing), and now I hate lasagna. I used to love lasagna =/ 

Other good news: I got to spend my morning watching Church videos. "The Testaments", "Special Witnesses of Christ" then I finished it off with both "The District" series's's'. 

More good news: We have a baptism slated for this weekend! Woo! Also some fundies are getting baptized but that's gonna be a while. Still waiting to hear back for more from President Shumway who's waiting to hear back from some Salt Lake head honchos. 

Even more good news!: Elder Callister (who's the man) and Elder Southward (who I'm pretty sure is pretty the manish too, but I don't remember) are coming and we're having a special Zone Conference thingy with them. Elder Callister spoke at a Stake Conference a few months ago in Rogers and was so awesome. He's got my vote for next apostle. Because it works that way, you know. 

Hm. Other newsss....I got to go on an exchange this week with the Elders in my District over in Bolivar.  I got to meet a guy who was baptized in November at the age of 98!! His wife is 94! She was already a member. I think that's got to be close to a record or something. They were really funny. Mostly because they couldn't hear and kept changing the subject. They're in great shape for being close to 100 years old. 

Don't by off brand Oyster Crackers. They're not very good at all. The problem is, the Supermarket here is the only one within 45 minutes so their prices are stupid expensive. It was 92 cents for generic crackers, and 2.49 for the good stuff. At least they're more bland though. 

Okee doke folks, I've gotta get hoppin so I'll talk to y'alls next week!

Oh also, here is a picture of Me, Elder Hansen, Elder Reed, and Elder Powers attempting an Abbey Road picture. It turned out okay. Needs more beard though. 

Elder Christopher Drake