LaTour, Cole PT

Como andan?!     Man, time goes by really fast! I look at the title of this email and see "Week 54" and I think to myself, "Wow, I have been out here a long time! And for a good time" Hahahaha, it's been a good week. It was a little harder than usual, but nothing we can't get past right? We had a lot of traveling to do which isn't always the most fun. We went to Reno again for Mission Leadership Council and it was... Alright! Usually I am excited but as of recently I just feel like the 5 hour drive and the gas money spent on us coming out there for a short meeting can be a waste... But I have faith! I definitely was inspired to be a better leader and missionary!     We got transfer news! I'll be staying here with my companion for his last transfer. Him and I are very excited to continue working with one another. I might have said this before, but I truly have lucked out on companions. It's been so much fun being with him and I know we will work v...

Hola buen día!!     How is everyone doing? I hope well because man it's been a great week here in Elko! It's been a weird weather week because literally throughout the entire day it's been raining/cloudy. Lucky for us so we don't absolutely burn to a crisp, but also not lucky for us because everyone likes to stay inside and cozy up I guess. Hahaha I love this work so much, it's crazy to think I only have a year more! Man, time flies by fast. I hope you guys enjoyed the video I made, not too bad I hope.     Just this past week Élder Rawlings and I got kicked out of our apartment. Yeah, lame. We had a leak in our bathroom and we had someone come check it out. He fixed it, then later someone came and did the water damage Inspection. He comes over, does his thing, looks at us and says, "Well, you're going to have to move out boys!" Élder Rawlings and I started to cheer a little bit in our minds... But then realized the hassle that'd be, they have to ri...

Que pedo mi gente?      I was informed that the above saying has two meanings and I beg that those of you who speak Spanish think the same thing I did when I heard it.  I hope this week went well for all of you! Man, sure was another great week for us here in Elko! We saw a lot of great success in enduring with patience and with diligence.       This week is my 1 year mark as a missionary. 52nd email, 52 weeks in a year,  yeah you get it.  It is crazy to think that I have been a missionary for over a year now! Feels like a month ago I was just arriving in Reno and absolutely terrified of everything!  Now I can say with courage that I am not terrified of everything and I love this work! I can't wait to work for another year and help bring others closer to their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!      Cool miracle from this week, as Élder Rawlings and I were doing our daily run in El Paquete, we ran into a father and son who...

Buena mi gente! Pasa algo?     I'm running out of new spanish slang to throw at yall at the beginning of my emails. If any of yall know any more please help an Élder out. I hope all of you had a super solid week! Man being a missionary is so amazing. We had some awesome miracles happen to us this week. I have been noticing a lot recently how often Heavenly Father has been involved in all of this work. It has been a journey to recognize His hand more in my life, and don't get me wrong I am still working on it, but a mission has 100% helped me recognize Him more.      This week, like I said, was filled with miracles. We got rain! It has been the first time in a while that we have got it, so everyone and their dog here in Nevada was singing from their rooftops. Of course, they got all soaked because it was raining, but hey less sagebrush and more grass!!! As we were driving I literally saw just massive puddles scattered throughout town because they literally never ...

Buenas mi gente curada!!!      How are you all doing?! I hope when you read that you were thinking well. It has been another crazy week here in the Mission! However, that is how we like it over here. That means we are busy, working hard, laughing a bit, getting some good food, and inviting the Spirit wherever we go. A lot of stuff happened this week and  I do want to pick out the good parts for you all to read. You know like those highlight reels you see on YouTube for like LeBron or Curry? Yeah I am pretty much going to be doing that, but I am way cooler and have more highlights than both of those guys     - This week we had MLC! We drove down to Reno Thursday night and man was it long. On our way down there in this small town called Battle Mountain. There is a place called Mama's Pizza there and if the missionaries call they get free pizza. Well if anyone heard that you would not hesitate to call. We called and man I am so angry. I have to drive to The Ar...