Going Through Hard Time???....Shake a Hand!

Its been another great week in Oakville!

We were on a bunch of team ups this week with the zone. We were up in the city again (we made sure to get a parking pass this time) and then the next day down in Crystal City. Team ups are really tiring but I love being able to spend the time with the other Elders. We had a really good week otherwise, when we were able to work our area. Most of our stop bys and appointments all worked out. It was a well needed "tender mercy." It seems that the work is starting to pick up again and people are getting more excited about missionary work.

We had a really good day at church yesterday. In our PEC/ Ward Council we focused on not only missionary work but also retintion and reactivation. The Bishop challenged everyone to make sure and greet everyone they see, active members and everyone. You never know when someone is going through a hard time and just needs a simple hand shake and hello. He also said that we should make sure to shake at least 15 peoples hands. We made is sorta a game between the four of us elders, and we saw a huge improvement on everyone we saw. It was a nice little reminder from Bishop. One of the talks was something about "purity" and how the pure only see pure. I think he read from Titus or something like that but he talked about how when we're pure that we only see/look for the good or pure in everything/everyone else. The deaf couple wasnt there today, but we still pray for them. Today is E. Ipsen's birthday, so we're going down town to go the the Arch and the Zoo, so its going to be really fun, and on top of that, its a great day. The sun is out, and its not to hot or humid!

Mom-yeah, the Bankheads got home Sat (well Pres. Bankhead did. Sis. Bankhead is still out for another week) and we got our mail. Thats crazy to think that Ryan is already home and Jeff isn't too far behind. And I guess now that I think of it, my time is coming much faster than I want.
Dad-I've been hearing alot from Ether 12:27 this week. I guess I should study it again, maybe the Lord is trying to tell me something. It's a great scripture and one that you can never read too many times. I've been reading lately in Enos, Jarom, and Omni and even though they are not very big, they sure are full of great things.

Love you lots and thanks for everything,
Elder Egan