Zach called again last week. First he called on Mother's Day and we got to talk to him for like 2 hours. We were at my brother's for a combined 18th birthday party for my niece, Eden, as well as Mother's Day. Zach was able to talk to my parents, my brother, sister-in-law, all 3 of my nieces, Hannah, Olivia, Matt and of course me. It was great to see hoe happy everyone was while talking to him. It made me realize how much they all love and miss him (maybe not as much as me but still 😂😂).
Zach is doing really good. He is sleeping so much better which is helping with his mood. He is still a Zone Leader so lots of meetings and helping other Elders/Sisters so he keeps really busy. He told me that he wouldn't mind at all if he stayed in the Woodland Hills ward to finish out his mission. But........he's already been there for 6 months so we'll see what happens at transfers on May 28th.
Zach has been telling us about Ted, who is there only really strong investigator right now. He went into a little more detail on Sunday about Ted. Ted has been investigating the church since 1968. He is a retired police detective with the Los Angeles police department. He has seen some stuff--both happy and brutal. He has always liked the idea of the church and what it stands for but he has just never been able to commit..........UNTIL NOW!!!! Ted set a baptismal date for June 15th!! He did however say that if Zach gets transferred, he better be allowed to come back or he won't go through with it. This just goes to show that missionaries are called where they are needed and that calls are truly inspired!!
On Monday for P-day, Zach went to Santa Monica and played basketball with a bunch of missionaries. He said that he had such a great time with all of them and that it was a low key day and just really fun.
This kid LOVES his mission!! He is sad that it is almost over. I asked him what he wanted the airport to look like and he said that he just wants family there and then maybe go to lunch somewhere after. He also said that he wants to do a breakfast/brunch after his homecoming talk instead of an open house the night before. Things are getting real (and I love it)!!
Zach is grateful for all of the prayers, love and support that he gets from everyone. He didn't send any pictures this week (sad) but hopefully tomorrow.
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