Week 4 I’m in Oregon now

 Logan.barker@missionary.org

Well this week was crazy. It started off at the mtc. I didn't really do anything, other than have a devotional with Elder Rasband. That was pretty cool, and spiritual. Anyway Wednesday was the day I flew to Oregon. It was a short flight, and it was the first time I tried shake shack. Anyway I met prez, he's pretty chill, especially with music which is awesome. Then we had lunch, and drove to the mission office. Did some training, then went to a hotel. I had a queen bed, which was super nice.  Thursday started with Hotel breakfast, and more training. Then I met my dad (trainer). He is awesome, and I know I will learn a lot from him. We did some other stuff I can't remember, and then we were on our way to my first area. My first area is Lebanon Oregon. It is kind of ghetto but it's alright. Lots of homeless people, and shady houses, and the most random thing is there is turkeys just walking around everywhere. My first area is a car share so most of my travel consists of biking. It OK because I enjoy biking so it is fun. I may have already popped a bike tire but hey, I still got to the lesson. Almost all of my lessons canceled this week, but I was able to teach one person named Ben. We taught him about Christ and his Atonement. The rest of the week was mostly biking, visiting people, service, and teaching dinner lessons. However one super cool thing happened. We were biking to dinner one day, and a guy stopped us. We talked to him for a bit and he said we were a miracle from God, as he was just about to go off the grid. I was able to give away my first Book of Mormon, and be a positive impact in someone's life. Overall it was a good first week, I enjoy my area and love my dad, he really knows his stuff. Sorry this email was kind of long but I lot happened. I love you all and miss you. Best of luck this next week and remember Christ loves you. 

Elder Barker 



Last day at MTC
Popped bike tire
Trees 
Trees
Portland temple (yes I took that photo)
Hotel
Service!
Random train in the middle of town
Me and my dad













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