Elder Slavens has been reassigned

Hello fans. I got news, lots of news that's for sure. It has been quiet the week. Many changes, life is crazy. 

Let’s list some of the changes:

1. Corona is killing us all.

2. We can't go to church or the temple, have large gatherings, probably can't baptize people, life is wild. 

At least I can go outside. If I went to Thailand I would be in quarantine and be locked in my house. So I'm happy I am being reassigned. 

So you may be wondering, ”Where is this kid serving?” Let me answer with a riddle. What is hot and is like a 2nd Provo?  It rhymes with Filbert, Corizona.  Correct! It's Gilbert, Arizona. I will be leaving the MTC on Tuesday heading out to Gilbert. I am excited I will be living in a warm, nice place. Elder Slavens does not like the cold that's for sure. I get warnings every day that Gilbert is having flash floods so that is something I have to look forward too. Many adventures coming my way. Be ready for stories. 

This week we kept getting more news every day about Corona and how everything is shutting down. I’m sure you already know all this.  BYU is closed so no school, Costco is insane, toilet paper is impossible to get. People gotta learn to stock up before Corona. C’mon. Get it together. That's why Goldfish snack crackers were invented right? The snack that smiles back and can feed you for months. I could live on Goldfish for so long, I know it. In other news I don't even know what I am doing tomorrow. I really just have to go with the flow and every day say, “Whatever happens, happens.” I just expect stuff to be shut down now. Speaking of shut down, the MTC is soon to be shut down. No more missionaries are being let in. Glad I got here when I did. That makes me happy. Today I opened a fortune cookie and it said, “Your health is of utmost importance.” I guess those things are true. Gilbert here I come! Follow the fortune! 

This week I have really learned to better trust in God and His plan for each one of us. Life is hard right now. People are sick and Costco has no toilet paper. We need to trust in God and know this is His plan. He needs us to learn and grow from this. We have trials and struggles to change ourselves and help us to rely on Christ. Continue to push yourself each day and learn to better rely on Christ. 

Besides a crazy amount of news, not much else has happened. For me now, the MTC is all about learning as much as I can until I’m gone. We had 4 TRC's this week. We taught one investigator named Caden in English, then the other named Jae in Thai again. I have grown so much and know so much more now. Sometimes I'm sitting in a lesson then realize oh yeah this isn't English. It's pretty cool to think I have learned this much in only 9 weeks. That's the gift of tongue for you, baby. It's great. I am excited to get out to Gilbert, Arizona and teach the people there. I know someone in little Gilbert needs me. I'm coming for you. Don't worry. I'll be there on Tuesday. 

I hope you enjoyed this weeks email. Remember to use hand sanitizer if you were able to get some before the lines were 3 hours long and the aisles were empty. I wish you all the best of luck. Next time you hear from me it will be in flash flood Gilbert. Love you all. Talk to you soon. 

Elder Slavens 

Costco ต้องใส่สต็อกกระดาษชำระใหม่!

Costco needs to restock their toilet paper supply!

Mosiah 24:14-15

We all have burdens and trials. Let Christ help you through the tough times. 

Elder Slavens aka เอ็ลเดอร์ สะเลเว็นส์ He lives and breathes Thai. 

Our favorite investigator ever Jae Hunt. Loves to ask hard questions and use words we don't understand. My favorite!

Next up and coming boy band; Thailand Thai's sing in Thai. 

There are too many Thai's. I'm not gonna lie. 

When Elder Slavens found out he's going to Gilbert. He/I am so happy. Warm and floods perfect!