Limoges

Well, I guess I got a lot of explaining to do beings I didn't get the time to write on last Monday.  This was due to all of the traveling, new transfers, and other stuff.  I just sent a lot of pictures by e-mail to ya, so hopefully you got them.   I have lots more coming ,but yes I am waiting on you to send the other SD card. This way I can continue to take more here!

     First off ...no I haven't been sick, so that has been absolutely wonderful!  A little tired after 9 hours of travel on three separate trains mais ça va.  MY new companion is not really new, in fact he will be going home at the end of this transfer, or as we say in the mission, I will be killing my comp! He he missionary lingo ! I am also the new district leader for Limoges, La Rochelle, and Poitiers.  I thought Pres. learned from his mistakes but I guessed wrong.  He he just kidding it'll be awesome! My new companions name is Elder Fisher and he is really inspiring for me. A lot of old missionaries either work harder or get really lazy their last transfer, and he is on fire!! He is really good at talking to as many people as he can throughout the entire day and finding ways to serve them.  He loves to talk to people on the buses and other forms of public transportation.....something I could definitely work on!!

    We have lots of work to do.  They recently fixed a baptismal date with a young man named Damian from the Caribbean Islands. He is super cool!  It was a pleasure to meet him and see his example of faith and his desire to learn and find the truth! We are also teaching a super awesome Asian lady ,who reminds me A TON of Tia from Dunkerque.  Her situation is pretty similar and I thoroughly enjoyed teaching her about Christ and how to obtain faith in Him and His atonement. I shared experiences with her on how I had gained a testimony of Christ and it was cool to see the light in her eyes as she intently listened to what we said. We also had a really cool lesson by our DMP (mission leader) at church on the plan of salvation with her and I really hope that her faith will be strengthened and that we can help her gain a testimony! She's legit....oh by the way her name is Quionji.....pronounced kee-on-shee!  There are also a lot of other potentials that we are working with and we've already hit the pavement with some really cool contacting experiences.

    I  had a really cool district leader training ,in Tours, by our Zone Leaders (LONG TRIP....for a train) and I am super excited to do my best to serve the other missionaries!!

    Well, a lot of settling in things are finally done. I love the ward, the town is big and beautiful!!!!!! The South is way different than the North and they speak REAL French.  I finally realized how different the northern accent is! Well I don't have enough time to write everything in detail but I will finally have time to send a letter this week.....well actually it is already written.  I was planning on sending a package as well but it was too expensive so I will just send the letter!!

Valenciennes District

Jason and Elder Horton

Jason, Remy, and Elder Horton at Remi's Baptism

Jason with Christmas Tree

A Bison Grazing in front of McDonald's! Say What?!

Elder Horton with damage to car after he ran into a pole. Probably after he saw the Bison.

    I love you! MY heart goes out to my lovely grandma!! I am so so sorry that you are experiencing the nastiness of pancreatitis!! I love you, and you are in my prayers.  I will also send your letter in the mail too!!  I love you Chris and I am so pumped for your mission.  I am praying for you as well.  I haven't forgotten the rest of ya as well.  Well, je vous aime tous!!!

Elder Lyons