How's it going? Good? Good.
This week was a good one for me. It was hard but it was good. We didn't have very good numbers due to a few different factors but we did good work. We met some new people and really worked hard when we could. Elder O might have bronchitis =(. He's on medication and he's been getting better. We've also been walking a lot lately and that hasn't done him any favors.
I've appreciated all the letters this week. I do have a question though. Mom, you sent me a card and it said "expect lots of mail because we looked on the calendar and it is Matthew _____ week". Neither Elder O or I could figure out what the word was that filled the blank. I especially appreciated the Easter package (first picture). It was wonderful. The egg from Michael was the most interesting. I opened it up and brown jiggly things starting coming out and I said, "What is in here?". I opened up the egg and I still don't know what it is. Is it a dog or a beaver? Or neither. I do appreciate it and it made me laugh. Elder O enjoyed his slinky and played with it for many minutes.
On Saturdays every other week we go and help at bishop's storehouse with the M's. It's pretty amazing when we set up (second picture) to see how fast and quickly the tables fill up (third picture). It's a great service that really helps a lot of people who are struggling at the moment. We sometimes get a few of the extra things left over which is nice. We have lots of catsup and syrup now which is cool.
But I love you all and I'm sorry my letter is short this week. I have been learning a lot. My testimony has been strengthened much these past few weeks. I feel that it is becoming more solid and more deep down. I feel that my testimony is becoming an unshakable one which is really cool.
Take luck....when you get it.
Love,
Elder Matthew Carlson
