I moved!

Hello everyone! So this is kinda fun and super weird but I now live in a small town called Tumtum... Yup Tumtum Washington. It's awesome! It's super booney which means big country houses with lots of land. We live in a guest house of some members that live in a lake house. Sooooo we are about 50 ft from a lake, it's gorgeous and kinda the coolest thing. I'm with Elder Hoyt who is from Missouri and he's a killer missionary, I'm excited for these next six weeks to get to know him and do some different kinds of missionary work.

This week we did a bunch of service. My favorite consisted of smacking cans of expired foods with a golf club to empty them so they could be recycled. It was really messy but really fun!

I've also met a lot of dogs this week which has been a blessing because dogs are the best thing ever. Breeds consisting of an Irish wolfhound, something else from turkey (a huge blonde breed that I don't remember), some saint Bernards, and American bulldogs.

I'm grateful for all that read these and I love you all very much. I hope you're all doing well, and if you're not, I hope that you recognize it and are honest with yourselves and get the help you need. I've been there before and didn't do anything about it which cost me more than if I'd just come forward. Don't go through your trials alone, that has never and will never be the intent of our Father in Heaven (in fact the exact opposite). We are here to face trials and grow individually, yes, but only the growth is individual. The trials are meant to be handled with those that you love and that love you so that the adversary has less of a chance to get a hold of you. Love you!

             Elder Henry. 

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Goodbye West, Hello North!

 Hello everyone! This week has been a good one! Last Monday we hung out at a lake and went on a really cool hike! I got some sweet pictures of the sunset that night too! Elder Crowl held a bunch of animals including, but not limited to, a baby chicken and a salamander... Actually that might be the only two. I made a ladybug friend and we came into possession of a "road work ahead sign" which Elder Hull is turning into a cool art project. We went out to a different lake for lunch on Thursday and I made a fishing pole-didn't catch anything though. Then on Saturday we helped tear down an extension off of a trailer home. We took off all the walls and tore it up. The frame is still there and a roof still covers it so we'll be back. Also we have transfers this week and here's the rundown: Elder Crowl and I are both leaving. I'm going to the Northern part of Spokane to be with an Elder Hoyt. Elder Crowl is going to Colville and Elder Hull is staying here and getting new companions. 

Spiritual thought: we knocked on someone's door and taught them a short message. At one point he said something about sharks always moving forward to stay alive and I made a cool connection. Just like sharks have to continue to move forward and swim for their gills to work, and their body to function, our spirits have to be constantly growing and progressing otherwise they will die (metaphorically).

I love you all so much and I'll talk to you next week!

                            Elder Henry! 

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Nail polish, horses and workin the corner! March 31st, 2021

 This week was a little crazy consisting of a lot of things that were super awesome!

So Tuesday is when everything started. We met some friends that own a couple of rescue horses. They were super cool to meet, later that night one of my companions wanted to practice his nail painting skills and I was the victim. Then I was dared to leave it on and here we are.

Thursday we went out and helped with getting a good ol boy scout camp ready to open again! Took a cool picture out there.

Friday we went back to the old boy scout camp but with all the missionaries in our zone so 19 of us in all. That was a blast because we just got a bunch of things done all at once.

Saturday we helped out some church members who were giving out free hot cocoa after a football game, we stood on the corner with a sign and pointed in the right direction!

All over the place and this one was kinda long, sorry about that.

Love you all hope you have a great week and remember how much God loves you!

Love,

          Elder Henry. 

caleb.henry@missionary.org

Crazy week for reals...

 Well there were a lot of things that went down this week. We made a road trip out to the valley to get our car fixed and new tires. We broke a water line out at an old boy scout camp. We raided a couple elders' apartments while we were in the valley. We crawled under a house to restore water. My little brother turned 18! We had homemade wontons and turned some golf balls glow in the dark so we could hit them at night. I smashed a gallon of milk with a baseball bat, and one of my best friends went home early which was really sad. It kinda broke my heart. Then yesterday we went to church, we fed a deer, got some yogurt from a member- one tub a piece... Kinda cool. Oh and we went to a service project at a dome house where we built some walls and did some electrical work. Then we scared some sisters REALLY bad. Sorry about that one. So it was super great! Also some of the worst things to happen on the mission too, but I'm better off mentally and spiritually than last week.

That's about all from me, but I love you all and hope you have a great week! Spiritual thought is that the adversary is really tricky and he'll use good wholesome people that you love to get into your head and try to ruin you. So don't ever leave Jesus Christ, and don't leave the herd if you can avoid it, there is power in numbers! 

Love you all,

                  Elder Henry 

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A spirit filled week

 Hello everyone, this week has been a blessing. Last Monday I got to know a few missionaries in my zone a lot better than I previously had and it's been amazing to get closer and be able to learn from them!

Wednesday was my companions birthday and Elder Hull turned 20!

Thursday was April Fool's day and we had some sisters hide potatoes throughout our house and then steal some of our household decor. Don't worry we got them back... By leaving a bunch of Easter candy and cookies on their doorstep. 

Friday we drove two hours south to a place called Pullman, where we met with a bunch of other missionaries and had some super awesome training and lessons. Then we stopped at Chick-fil-A while we were done in Pullman and drove two hours back home!

Saturday we had the first two sessions of General Conference. I fasted to be more open and in tune with the spirit and boy did that help. I think it was the first time I didn't fall asleep while watching and I have notes on every single speaker (I'm not a note taker) so I am pretty impressed with myself.

Sunday were the concluding sessions and I felt the spirit even more so, then last night we were able to end the evening with a testimony meeting with the zone all gathered together. I can't express enough gratitude towards the missionaries I serve alongside from their faith and example to me. I love them all and am grateful for the spirit they were able to bring while we grew in our testimonies last night.

I know that God loves you, each of you, individually and unconditionally. I know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that through him we can be made perfect. I know that through the teachings of The Book of Mormon anyone can gain a deeper understanding of The Lord Jesus Christ, and understand all that he's done for you as well. I love you all and I'll talk to you next week!

                      Elder Henry

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