Transfers and a New Companion

​Elder Bischoff

Sarasota Ward, Sarasota stake

so my new companion is Elder Bischoff, that's right, the very same as the MTC! We got put together right after training, so we have a whopping 3 months of experience each, 6 months combined, it is crazy!

I'm not going to lie, this past week has been really stressful for me. I'm in a new area (Sarasota Ward, right below University Park Ward) with a new companion who doesn't really know the members super well, so it has been tough to get my head around it all. Plus now I'm in a new district so it's all new to me. Luckily one of my zone leaders stayed the same, and I still get to see Elder Barnett and my recent converts and members I know a little bit on Sundays because we meet in the same building. I am relying on the Lord 100 percent because there is no way I could even hope to get through this alone. I have already been comforted and am getting a better handle on the situation and the Lord has already blessed us with miracles, as we are being obedient and relying on Him. I feel like the conference talk where the farmer cut down the bush and the bush realized later the farmer had better things planned for him, he just needed to trust the farmer. So I'm doing a lot better and I'm excited for mother's day calls next week. I still have those hopeless moments, but they pass quickly and I work harder. I know my Savior and trust Him with all my heart. I love you and pray for you. I hope you do the same for me. I'll keep smiling and working hard no matter how hard it may be.

I hope you are all doing well and look forward to hearing from you all again

-Elder Ellsworth