Week #6 Transfer #1 - Tarbes and Lourdes

Last week over of my first transfer!

We received transfer calls on Friday from the mission president and Elder Ambursley (my trainer/father) is leaving to Anne-Maas!!!  It's near Switzerland on the border and he's sad to leave but psyched to be right by Swiss for his last transfer.

Farewell Elder Ambursley

 I received my new companion today who will be finishing my training (so named my step-father) and he's super cool!  His name is Elder Withers and he comes from Spokane, Washington.  Super cool and a super nice guy, I'm excited to serve with him.  I'm sad to say goodbye to my 1st trainer this morning but excited for where things will go.

Elder Withers

This week was super fun. We got to visit a member who hasn't had missionaries over forever who lives 1 train stop away in Lourdes!  She is super cool and made a really good meal, and we had a good lesson with her.  We did a little sightseeing afterwards to view a bit of Lourdes and it's super cool.  Catholic capital of France pretty much, super nice people there and a huge super cool cathedral.  And a castle on top of the hill in the middle of the city. Gorgeous place.

Lourdes Basilica

Lourdes Village

Lourdes Basilica

We later got to see another soccer match, but Herman didn't play!  Their coach is crazy.  Bummer since Elder Ambursley had to leave later and that was the last chance for him.  We visited our ami Ludavich and had a good lesson on faith, didn't get a chance to meet Fata again but our two Amis will do well, and I'm excited to see how they progress in the coming weeks.  We also met with our less active member and had some Jambon Au gratin and crepes, and I got 2 cans of Coca Cola that are twice as tall: what an amazing idea. France understands me.

Josh Sized Coca Cola!!

Anyways, she's doing really well and I'm excited to see how we can help teach everyone this week! I'll be showing Elder Withers around town and hopefully not getting too lost, though I feel pretty comfortable with the town now. Its cool, I love Tarbes.

Missionary Volleyball

Hel 5:12- found yourself on Christ in the storms of everyday life. I've seem how Christ can take away pain and suffering from me, and I know he can for us all. Ground yourself in Him and ask for help and he will be there for you. Just pray, I know he listens to those who reach out, and he's always knocking.

Have an awesome week and I love you all and I pray for you all every day.

Sincerely, Elder Laney