Happy New Year, what's up everyone! There's a lot of new stuff going on out here in the North Tyneside. We had some Chinese food with the legend Chris, Boxing Day deals, put your seat-belts on, and I'm moving mate!!
Heyuh, so first off the biggest news is that I moved down to Wakefield! I actually left this morning by train and am no longer in Geordie Land. I've been emergency transferred down to the Huddersfield zone (just south of Leeds). I'm right at the bottom of Yorkshire. It's exciting!! My new companion is Elder Selk from Riverton and he went to Olympus!
My last week in North Shields was ace and I'm gonna miss this place so much! I feel so blessed, because the people were so receptive to the Gospel during my time there. I've made so many memories that I'll never forget. Towards the end of the week, it was a lot of see yous laters (because I don't like goodbyes). We received some 'kushdee' Chinese food from the legend Chris McGrath! I know that he's reading this at the very moment, so thanks again Chris for having us over haha! I'm so excited to keep hearing back from him throughout my life and seeing him continue growing in the Gospel!!
On Boxing Day, which is the 26th of December here in England and it's similar to Black Friday, we got some good deals. For example, a discounted suit jacket from £90 to £27, an automatic watch for a lot cheaper and Elder Manaligod pulled the trigger on some Clarks shoes that were super discounted.
Some more big news, I've been asked to work on getting my U.K. drivers license! I've already posted the registration forms and should be closer to getting it. It's a long process! It's going to be exciting, because I haven't driven in almost a year and a half now and that was on the right side of the road, not the left! I've heard that it takes a little getting used to switching to the other side and adjusting to the narrower streets, but I'm up for the challenge.
2017 was such an amazing year! It's brilliant to look back on the different challenges that I've faced on my mission and seeing how they have allowed me to grow into a better person. I know that there's no way that I would have been able to do what I've done on my mission without the help of the Savior. I know I don't normally quote scriptures in my updates, but I felt like sharing this one. It's from Alma 26:12 it says, "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things; yea, behold, many mighty miracles we have wrought in this land, for which we will praise his name forever."
I know that many more miracles will occur in 2018. It's like 4th Quarter in an American Football game. A lot of the game has been played, but right now it's game time! I'm sure my dad will appreciate that.... haha.
Happy New Years again! I will keep yous all posted on what goes on over here, but till then, I'll talk to yous a later. Cheers!
-Elder Holyoak
Lynsey's baptism
North Shields Goodbyes
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