September 29th letter

Elder Arko is feeling much better this week. Last week was kind of the recovery week for him. About his companion, there will soon be a new on in Elder Arko's life. Elder Werner is leaving to a place called Kristianstad which is about an hour and a half away. Elder Arko will be getting a new one who has only been out for 2 months! Elder Owens is from Arizona and this will be his second area so Elder Arko is excited and thinks it will be a lot of fun! Elder Owens has a reputation of being pretty cool, so we'll see how it goes down. Yes, this means Elder Arko will be staying in Karlskrona for another 2 months :) which is completely fine by him. He's happy as a clam...(if clams really are that happy).

Elder Arko is really excited for the family to meet Genesis. He's bummed that so many people he cares so much about will all be in Utah together, and he won't be there, but that's how it is.

The Elders have had some fun teaching a few new people, but it has been slightly hard to find people since it's starting to get cold again. Contacting isn't the best idea since it has been rainy a few days and windy a lot! Elder Arko has tried to go without a jacket, but that didn't fly. It's back to fall weather which means it will be followed quickly by winter. He still has his long johns though so he'll be fine :)

The Elders have been having some good work with one lady that lives kinda far away. She is really close to quiting coffee and tea so hopefully it won't be long until she is ready to be baptized. This is another one that is a long time coming, but will be good when it happens...hopefully this next transfer! Elder Arko is way excited!

Here are some pictures of the Elders