Mothers Day 2026

 This email is for Grandma and Grandpa Rogers, the goats


First off, happy mother's day grandma yesterday you're a top 5 mother figure in my life and im grateful for everything you do for everyone in the family. 

Second thank you for the email grandpa, I don't know if I've ever told you how powerful these little snippets of President Rogers are but I learn a lot from them and from you. It's crazy the way youre in tune with the spirit too because the topics always seem to help me in my circumstances

With that, here is my current situation. I am in a very small town in the countryside, in a branch that for my 2 weeks here has only had about 20 people at church. Im back with the same comp that I had in the MTC, and I love him we have fun together sometimes, but he is so lost. We both are approaching 9 months in the mission and so far I've had the opportunity to train twice and this is my second transfer now as district leader. I am not trying to compare at all because I know the Lord has specific assignments for all of us, but the crazy part is that this transfer at times feels like I am training again. 

At this point I am initiating absolutely everything, from planning to comp study to contacts in the street. There just seems to be a lack of investment and drive in everything that we do. 

The other layer is that Im a district leader and the other 2 companions in my district split another city that's a lot bigger than mine and its about 2 hours away. So im trying to take care of them as well and do exchanges there, but it feels like my area pays the price. Cuz if im not here, nothings gonna happen. 

I just can't explain the frustration of trying to take care of so many different people and problems all at the same time all day and i look over and my comp is just asleep on the floor. 

I think this email sounds kind of negative and like im complaining, I promise I just want to figure out how to help this guy and myself grow, so that we can save this dying branch and have a good time together these next 4 weeks. 

Im gonna attach my family to this email too. Any counsel and advice that anybody has for me I will take it. 

I really love the mission but man life with a comp is not easy

Also a quick update to end on a positive note. One of the families I talked about last week the dad's name is John Messias, and he is so dope. They couldn't make it to church yesterday cuz the dude is just busting his butt trying to provide for his family. But he's gonna take this Sunday off and come to church. He's one of those guys that feels like he's been prepared, he passed through some things recently and is in a spot that the gospel could just change his life. If you guys don't mind, pray for John and his family. We've got a family night with them and our Branch president planned on Thursday night. And I know hes already feeling the spirit cuz every time we leave his house he asks us when we can come by again. Now we just need him to keep some of these commitments and he'll be able to feel the spirit on his own. 

Anyways this was long but hope you guys enjoyed and have some ideas for me. 

Love you
Elder Rogers

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