Sister Browning's Lubbock, Texas Mission Adventures: Howdy!

Hey Y'all!! Happy Late 4th of July! How blessed are we all to live in such a beautiful country. I hope you all enjoyed your 4th!

This past week has been filled with many fun and exciting activities. One of which was interviews with President Hales. Those are always the best. He is truly a leader called of God and I am so grateful for him and Sisters Hales. We laughed lots during my interview!

Then this past week we got to celebrate the Fourth of July! We went to a parade because when in Texas which we enjoyed watching, although my friends... Idaho parades are just a bit better. There was only one horse in the whole parade (it was fearless champion) What??? It was still pretty cool though! Then we went finding a bit and found a lady who said she was looking for a church where they fit in and weren't judged. I will keep y'all updated on that! Then we had a super awesome lesson with Jose that afternoon we taught him the Plan of Salvation! It went so well. I think he is starting to understand that there is something different in our church than any other church he has looked into. He even came to church ON Sunday which was so exciting. He is super awesome and God has great things in store for him! Then that night we went to Elder and Sister Bergeson for a bit and Elder Bergeson showed us his mad guitar skills! It was so fun. Then we went to Max's house (she referred Larry) with Larry and some other elders to have some Brisket

and potato salad and other really yummy things! We also played some cornhole! Then they lit some fireworks off for us. It was a wonderful day!

This week we also had zone conference which is the best thing ever. It is where we gather as missionaries and learn how we can improve in our efforts of finding those who are prepared! Something I learned was we should look at everyone the way the Savior would. So we took that to heart and when we got home there was a person digging through our garbage. We decided to go and grab them some of our food and then give them a gift. The Book of Mormon! The man was so grateful for the treats and gift. I love testifying to people of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and how it can really change lives. I love that book!

Also another favorite part of zone Conference is at the very end, we all go outside and stand in a huge circle. Then we all shout Hoorah for Israel! It is so fun! Then to end the week of crazy events we had to fog our apartment for cockroaches. We had to take all our dishes and food and put it into our car (on fast Sunday). We stayed strong and people probably thought we were homeless. Then we had cold cereal at the church for dinner. It was great! Now we are waiting to find all the dead bugs! This will be so fun!

God is so good y'all! I know this church is true. What an amazing opportunity I have to be able to share it with all the people here in West Texas! I really do love the life I get to live right now! Have a wonderful week I love you all so so much! God bless you all!