His bark is worse than his bite.

Don't worry guys I am still alive. For now. BUT in order for me to stay alive PLEASE remind me not to agree to play soccer with 20 LARGE GROWN men. I don't know WHO let me agree to that but it was the most scared I've ever been. I was doing okay until this man legit BARKED at me & sister searle. BARKED.

I haven't been chased by a dog yet but does that count?? Trust me, a man barking at you is a lot scarier than a dog barking at you. 

But hey he asked me to text him after!! And that was even scarier!!! He was like 30!! (He was not wanting me to text him about the gospel. Sadly.) 

ANYWAY enough about my new friend that I never want to see again!! 

Louisiana is crazy guys. The mission is crazy. Monroe is BUSY!!!! so many things to do and so many people to teach!!!! Also basically everything is ONLINE. All the people we are teaching are OOOLD black ladies who are very scared of covid. 

You all know I really love calling people!! It causes me no stress whatsoever!! If you want to see how I am on the mission just watch "the phone call"!!! I am him and he is me. 

My favorite part is texting people to confirm an appointment and they say "yes that works" SO WE CALL them!! And then they don't answer!! Or if they do it is to reschedule!! And then they don't pick up!! WHOOP!!! it makes us giggle. 

BUT ROSE PICKED UP!!! And then hung up on me!! Hehe. It's the little things 

DEBORAH PICKED A DATE TO BE BAPTIZED!!!!!!!!!!! We JUMPED for joy. Literally. BEST THING EVER AGH!! 

I REALLY like my new district (don't worry "good missionaries" yall are still better) BUT they always roast me for liking apples and cheese??  ITS GOOD GO EAT IT. 

I HAVE A NEW FAN!!!! He likes me because my ancestor helped assassinate Abraham Lincoln... he was very excited and bought us lunch. Kinda cool? Kinda concerning. 

I'm a REALLY GOOD missionary guys. Like REALLY good. so good in fact, I Introduced myself to the bishop as ryan!!!! Who's sister spangler? Apparently it's not me!!! I died inside while he died laughing. 

BUT it really has been good!!!!!!!! First day I only cried in the church saying bye to my mtc comp., in the car, in the store, in my new home, and in the shower!!! HA no but after the first day I've been THRIVING!!!! Only happy tears now! I swear! 

I love love love this gospel! AND I LOVE THE BOOK OF MORMON!!!!! that book is better than any book on the planet earth. Agh it's so good. Go read it. Now. I'll wait!! 

Don't forget Jesus Christ will NEVER leave you!! He loves you more than you can comprehend and NOTHING you do will ever change that. He is your Savior. Your friend! Your brother!! Don't forget about Him and all he does for YOU. 

I'm obsessed with yall 

SISTER SPANGLER