Everything is Awesome

This week I got a new Companion! Elder Yancey is awesome! Apparently he was roommates with Elder Settle in the MTC. We have been doing a lot of awesome work here. I'm very grateful he's my companion.

My dad is out if the hospital! I'm so happy he's ok. Really hope he gets better as soon as possible. I know Heavenly Father is looking over us and this is further proof. 

This week has had a lot of ups and downs for the work. We did find someone to teach, H. She is so awesome and wants to know more about The book of Mormon. We look forward to teaching them soon. Sadly, J is moving in with his father and doesn't want the missionaries over. We also had someone that was asking a lot of really weird questions. Ones like why do you ride bikes or if I show up to church and I'm not a member will I  get beat up and thrown out. Things like that. He was behind one of the screen doors so we couldn't see him but we did what we could. We also visited a lot of less actives this week and helped many with their concerns. Sister R is trying to come back to church and Sister T. They're awesome. 

We were able to make it to all the sessions of conference! It was amazing. I loved President Neslon's talk about repentance and how it's a change for the better. (link to Talk)  All of the talks were amazing though. We invited a lot of people to watch Conference with us but I think most just watched them at home. I look forward to studying these talks and applying them to my life even more than before. We do need to stay focused on Come Follow Me though. I love how much it has helped me and I hope it helps others even more. 

I hope that everyone has a great day. I want able to get pictures but I've set reminders to get some this week. 

Sincerely,

Elder Robertson 

Blessings upon Blessings April 1

This week has been awesome! We got a lot of people to teach that are truly interested and it's amazing. We have an exceedingly busy week ahead. Sadly, transfers are upon us and Elder Settle will be departing to Vicelia which is way south. I will be staying here in Turlock. I hope to see him again soon.

My new companion is Elder Yancey! I look forward to serving  with him. I've heard many great things about him. 

I heard that my Dad sadly is in the hospital. He was having stomach pains Sunday morning and asked for a priesthood blessing. When he sat into the chair though he fainted or had a seizure or something. He was rushed to the hospital and he fainted again and threw up a bunch of black bile. The doctor said that he had multiple ulcers in his stomach and that they have stopped bleeding for now. We hope he gets better soon and heals quickly. 

Please continue to do the small and simple things the Lord has commanded and He will bless you so much. Even if you have no time, make time. If you do I promise that you will be protected. You will not go through anything that you can't handle. 

Sincerely, 

Elder Robertson 

P.S.

A picture of Elder Settle's bike. He named it Shrek...

Appointments... March 25

This week was very busy. Unfortunately most of our appointments fell through. My companion has had some struggles with his bike as well. 3 spokes on his back tire have broken so we're trying to get that fixed. It hasn't really had problems for a very long time so that's good.

We went out to the boonies this week as well. Lots of orchards, dogs and bees. Know that the smaller dogs chase you the longest. Most of the dogs were chained to something. There were some gigantic dogs that looked like bears! The fences are usually broken and patched up. 

My studies this week have been very good. Come follow me is so awesome! I hope its helping others as much if not more than me. There is a really awesome book that helps answer questions about the church called Day of Defense. It's very educational and really funny to be honest. We had to double check if we were allowed to read it and we are.

Elder Settle is so awesome. He's almost done training me, it takes 2 transfers to do so or 12 weeks. I can't believe I've been out for so long! It feels like I just got out here! I've only got 8 days with my companion! He's helped me improve myself so much and teach me. We get along very well for a lot of reasons and he's just amazing. He knows his doctrine and scripture points and really enjoys missionary work. He's also very funny and always making me and others laugh. I'm going to miss him when training is over. 

I'm so grateful to be here on a mission. Thanks for all the support, I will do all I can to fulfill my calling.

Sincerely,

Elder Robertson 

P.S.

The picture is when we were out in the boonies

Sick Week/Spirit World March 18

*Note from Mom- This week, Paul's Great-Grandma Helen DiFulco Passed away at 100. She lived close by his

 whole life, and he has a close relationship with her.

*Also, for privacy, I won't be posting the names of who he is teaching anymore.

Unfortunately, most of the missionaries have been getting sick here because of the season change. My companion

 got sick for the beginning of the week and we trued to work through it but it hurt too much. Many hours of studies

 were done though but we couldn't go out. We did get out as often as we could because we exchanged with the

 District leaders. They are awesome. 

We were able to meet with J and the family but we're trying to get a hold of E. She's got some concerns about her

 husband being there for lessons so we haven't been able to teach her. She has been talking a lot about the Book

 of Mormon with her friend that is a member so we know she still wants to know more. I wish there was more to report

 but that's about it. 

In truth, I'm happy for my great grandmother because I know she's in a better place. I love her so much and I know 

she's resting now. I know I'll see her again and with a perfected body. I know that she is precious to our Heavenly

 Father and that she strove to do good. I can't wait to see her, its a good thing this life feels short. I hope everyone has

 a great day and knows that Little Grandma is OK now.

Sincerely,

Elder Robertson