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A couple of weeks ago my companion received a ticket for running a stop sign. His ticket was for not stopping and failure to yield right of way. I tell this story because it got worse. Last P-Day on our way home, we got in a crash, same missionary. He ran into the back of another car. In his defense, the car braked quickly, but his fault for running into the back. Everyone is ok. To say the least, his driving days are over. Driving here is always an adventure.



This week has been more teaching on the street. We did not have any baptisms but have a couple people who are close. We should have a couple this week.



Last week was transfers. I am staying in Far Rockaway and got a new companion. He is from Nicaragua and has been out about 4 months. His name is Elder Pravia. He mostly speaks Spanish which is good because I get to keep up on my skills. He does understand some English so I do use a little English still.



The weather here has been pretty mild. It is cooling down but the highs are still in the 60’s and nights only drop to around 50.



I have been down to the beach a few times. I enjoy watching the waves and seeing nothing but water over the horizon. It is such a change from mountains always blocking the horizon to the wide open expanse.



We were teaching a lesson to a man named Jorge. As we were teaching him he told us he thinks he has an Uncle who is a member. He messaged him and he is a mission president. He sent back a picture of us Elders with him. The connection was one of God’s miracles and Jorge will be baptized soon. God works in mysterious ways and I know he is aware of each and everyone one of us.



Love you and thank you for your prayers.

Elder Noah Kendrick

Far Rockaway, NY




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