Transfer to Spotsylvania

No, the name is not a typo.  I am really in Spotsylvania, Virginia.  It is the most southern district in my mission.  My companion is Elder J.T. Slade.  He is way cool.  He and I both played sports in high school and were both football studs. :)  We get along so good!  Elder Slade is from Arizona and will have been out a year on he 11th of this month. Spotsylvania is so different from Ashburn.    Ashburn is a very suburban type area, and Spotsylvania is a very farmland area.  As missionaries we always have the opportunity to do service for others. Elder Slade and I went over to a less active Sister's home and did some yard work for her on Saturday.  I got to mow the lawn.  That brought back some memories!   What was really awesome is that she came to Church the next day.  I see the Lord's hand in all that we do.  My testimony has grown so much.  I am so grateful for my family and all that I have.  I have been truly blessed in my life.  Mom and dad, I love you so much and am so grateful  for you both.  Our family is really changing.  Me being gone, Jord and Shine are in California,  Bran and Lindz are working on getting to medical school. Just Crazy!!! -Mom
I can't believe another week has gone by, the work is going great!! We had a family of 6 come to church yesterday and we hope to set them on date this week!!
I love it out here in Spotsy, and I love Elder Slade as my companion, we have become way good friends!!
Well until next time my friends and family. Stay strong to the gospel because it is true, and remember...have fun and smile!!! (:
I love and miss you all!!
Elder Dakota Thomas Anderson