The first week in Ramona

Case you missed it I am Whitewash training in Ramona. Which is super exciting only problem us that the Elders before us left us with literally no information on the area, didn't even know where the church or apartment was. And the Apartment was a mess Haha. So I actually was having a tough time getting studies in since we were so busy trying to get our feet under us. But the apartment is on a member's property out of town kinda in the woods with a little fishing pond that us good for killing about a half-hour when we head outside to get some fresh air. #Blessed

Our day is different every day. We wake up at 6:30 (I am sure of that) work out for about an hour. Then get ready for the day. It pushes our schedule back by about 30 mins but we are allowed to adjust our schedule.

Studies then lunch then depending on where we are at. More studies or we are running little miscellaneous tasks. Calling people, cleaning, we teach about two lessons a day in the evening so that is always something to look forward to! Today we even found a way to do an object lesson through the phone. We just had the family get their own home supplies. 

The difficult part about quarantine for people is the feeling of a lack of progress. There is nothing to work towards. However, the best way to get through each day and not only survive this time but thrive is to. Have a set routine. The individuals that are going stir crazy and dare I say Missionaries are the ones that are not doing anything or at least trying to. This is giving each one of us time to really see how we act when we don't go to church every Sunday, this is where the motion Members and the life Long Disciples of Jesus Christ are separated. President Nelson in a recent article "the future of the church April 2020" said that we as members of the church will need to develop "Dogged Persistence"

So here comes one of the most soul-stirring questions "Will ye also go away? Or to paraphrase will ye also peeter out?" Take time to really ponder this question. 

Love Elder Palmer!