The Dream Team

Elder McDougal out there in France gave me some really good advice in a recent email. He said something along the lines of "We are out here wearing the same jersey (or plaque) and playing for the same team." 
That could not be more true! In the NBA this year there are a few big super teams as they call them. The Cavs, Celtics, Warriors, Rockets, Thunder, Jazz (HAHAHA JK) and a couple more. But the SUPEREST team of all is the Lord's team baby! We always know who will win the game (the game of life): whoever is on the Lord's team. It isn't easy to be on the team and sometimes it takes a lot of sacrifice, faith, and diligence. But at the end of the day, I promise you that you won't regret it if you take your seat on the bus of the Dream Team headed straight toward the promise land. The only tryouts and off-season acquisitions being made are reading your scriptures, keeping the commandments, being a disciple of Christ, accepting the Lord's will, and all that good stuff! I feel blessed to be able to be a part of this glorious team!

Some bad news to start the email. The baptism this week was a no go because he said he wanted to wait until the New Year in order to start his year (and his eternal salvation) on a good note. I guess I can't blame the guy, and at least it is something that is important to him! Anyway, the work is progressing out here in the city of Battambang! Not a whole lot of news and missionary work-wise, a pretty normal week! We have a lot of investigators getting close to baptism and we just need to make sure we tie off all the loose ends! I am excited for what we have in store for us!

Logistically, this week was a little strange:

• We had Zone Conference in Siem Riep and celebrated Thanksgiving down there. Siem Riep is such a cool city! We went to the night market and they had such cool art and jerseys and everything in between. I learned a lot about how to be a better missionary and it was a really fun time to see some old buddies: Elder Bohman and Elder Enloe. I loved it!

• Wednesday night we were back in Battambang and my comp couldn't proselyte because he was too sick. I just chilled and studied for four hours, but I actually learned a ton so it was a good time. 

• Thursday/Friday: Elder Peck and I went on an exchange. We have both been here for 5 and a half weeks, but surprisingly it went pretty smooth! I know that the Lord was helping us out and loosening our tongues. We taught a lesson about the Book of Mormon and while we were teaching I felt deeply that it is true. 

Nothing too crazy to write about here. Funny little things happen that would have shocked me, but now it just feels like regular life out here. People still laugh when I talk and read, and I still don't know what is going on most the time, but the most important thing I learned is to quit worrying about it and do my best. Hopefully my email next week is a little bit more interesting! Go read Moroni Chapter 7! It is boss!!! And I hope the Blue Devils keep balling out and bring home the ship in memory of me! Thank you for all your love, support, and prayers

//Elder Gochnour