Okay okay before anything else happens if you are wanting to send me a package or anything such as letters, STOP. Because my time in Lafayette is done. I found out last night that I am being transferred. I dont know where (probably city), I dont know who will be my companion (no idea) and I dont know when(thats a lie its this wednesday). But please dont send anything for the next week or so till I can give you my new address. Thank you.
Now this week has nothing of major significance except we found two new investigators who are actually looking very good to becoming legitimate investees. But other than that only really conference and Easter was the big events. We watched conference at the church Saturday and ate some subway with a member from English bishopric. Other than that that Saturday we hung out at the church with members and stuff the entire day watching conference and priesthood session. Sunday we went to the church early to print the agendas for the Baptism for the day, watched the morning session there at the building than went to the stake center to watch afternoon session, and fill up the font. Right after that we had the baptisms. I baptized Santiago Jose Rodriguez Nunez first, followed by Pres Horton and Franklin Pichardo. I wont lie I did not cry but did get a little emotional during the baptism because it reminded me a lot of my little Hannah Brown, who I had the privilege of baptizing last year.
Then at the end with all the hugs and tears taken care of, we finally received the call that I would be leaving. It was actually to be expected because president Cleveland had already told us that we would be making a trip down to Indy, and we both feel very confident that Elder Paxman will end his mission here. So it just left me.
It is very hard to leave, but I have sort of prepared myself to it. I know my time here was going to end eventually. But worst of all is saying goodbye to all the friends, members, and family i have now here in Lafayette. But that's okay, everything comes to a end.
I am truly grateful for the blessings of having a wonderful first area, a fun first companion, and a excellent man/missionary for a second companion. In this Easter season the time for gratitude is something we must focus on and cherish. As this season purpose is not to remind of us his sacrifice and pain, but rather the love he has for us. For by love was the world created, and by his love for us was he able to drink of the bitter cup, and by love we may someday return unto him. I bear this testimony to my friends, and my family that he lives.
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
"I know that my Redeemer lives!"
There is a video that is being shared world wide called "Because He Lives", please watch it and continue to remember that despite the end of the season of his resurrection, his love is continuous for us.
Sincerely, Elder Ryan James Trapp
I love all the others families and friends who read this.
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