At the corner of Spice and Oregano

A kind ward member sent this to me last week.  She snapped this as they finished emailing, before they started their activity.

Elder Martin's email, October 11, 2016

Elder Jensen's tie.

Elder Jensen's tie.

Elder Jensen's tie.

Also, Elder Jensen's tie...

Zone Conference Santa Clarita/Valencia zones

At least he's staying active. And he know's the mission nurse...

Elder Jensen knows good dental hygiene is important.

New, required reflective wear.

Who names these streets?

"Saints can be happy under every circumstance.  We can feel joy even while having a bad day, a bad week, or even a bad year! My dear brothers and sisters, the joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives."  Russell M. Nelson

Flat tires and General Conference

Elder Martin's email October 3, 2016

 

"We are blessed to have the truth.  We have a mandate to share the truth.  Let us live the truth, that we might merit all that the Father has for us.  He does nothing save it be for our benefit.   He has told us," This is my work and my glory- to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man."  President Thomas S. Monson

Dinners and Dodgers

Elder Martin's email September 26, 2016

 

"Rise up and become the person you were designed to be."  President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Hello, Santa Clarita

All the trainers on transfer day

Elder Martin's email September 19, 2016

I asked Elder Martin what it was about that family in the ward that made him feel at home, he said " the kids are crazy, like us.  The mom kept trying to calm them down, the dad was egging them on and making bad dad jokes.  And the mom kept giving the dad 'the look' when she thought we weren't looking."  Yep, sounds like home.

He said it has been a bit of a stressful week, being in a new area, with a new companion, and learning to be an effective trainer.  He is looking forward to getting to know the new ward, he has been told by other missionaries that it is the best ward!

"Inasmuch as ye are humble & faithful and call upon my name, behold, I will give you the victory."  D & C 104:82

Bye, San Fernando Valley

Elder's Martin's email 9/12/2016

Wisdom Tree hike

Looking down into Los Angeles

Looking down into San Fernando area- Universal Studios

North Hollywood Zone

*** Elder Martin is excited to be going to Santa Clarita, it is home to the only Cafe Rio and Chick Fil A in the mission.

"The Lord knows who we really are, what we really think, what we really do, and who we really are becoming." 

 David A. Bednar