This has been a pretty good week. Transfer calls came on saturday night. Me and Elder Tays are both staying in Moses Lake. We were the only companionship in the whole zone that wasn't broken up. There are 6 missionaries from the MTC coming to Moses Lake next week. 28 coming into the mission. That is a ton and there is going to be that many again at the end of August. The temple trip was fun. We had two big vans come and pick everybody up and we drove 1 1/2 hours to Richland to go to the temple. Sister Ahlstrom was talking to me about Lehi the whole way back. We know a ton of the same people. I'm pretty sure she dated Brett Bartholomew for like 2 years in high school. We left at 7 AM and got back around 3 in the afternoon. It was fun. Every scripture I turned to in the Book of Mormon while I was in the temple talked about having faith in Jesus Christ so I will continue to do my best to strengthen that. We did get to go golfing last week and I played really well. It was kind of hard adjusting to the putter and the greens but I probably hit like 13 fairways. Chris was dying every time I hit the ball and was constantly talking about my swing. He said watching me helps him to see what he needs to fix in his swing. It was the best I had hit the ball in a while. I was surprised. The richest guy in Moses Lake is Dr. Earl. He used to be a bishop in one of the wards and his house is huge. He has a big basketball court and patio area in his yard. That is where we hung out. We have district meeting every week and I think we have the best district. We have had two zone meetings. We will have a zone conference next transfer. We have zone conferences every other transfer and temple trip and interviews the other transfer. I did bear my testimony in 4th ward last week to introduce myself to anyone who didn't know me. I have met tons of them already. I explained that missionary work is most effective when full-time missionaries and ward members are working together and how our brothers and sisters that need the gospel are all around us. I hope it was effective. John Smith is continuing to progress. Last night we visited Christine Peterson who is one of our investigators in 7th ward. She feels a void in her life and feels very alone. I was able to promise her that if she comes to church and starts to learn about the gospel, she will feel the emptiness start to fill up with happiness. She then asked me to offer a prayer for her to have courage to get out of the house and do stuff and to be happy. the spirit was strong during that. When we walked away we were both talking about how awesome it was.

Thats too bad about the State Am. +7 in two holes is rough. I did that in a high school tournament and it really doesn't bode well for the rest of the round. But there is always next year. Maybe I can give it a shot with ya in '16. Everybody is talking about Lebron. That is pretty awesome how he handled it and everything. That would be a sweet career if he is successful in Cleveland. I was disappointed to read your update on Hayward though. 15 million? Hopefully they have enough young talent to be good.

Canada should be awesome! It probably isn't as hot there as it is here or in Utah. We have been cooking out there. I am grateful for short sleeved white shirts. Tender mercy:) haha.

Tristan is planning on going on a mission in a year and he got ordained to priest last week. He is getting his patriarchal blessing soon as well. He is on fire! Chris was also ordained a priest.

I though Dallin didn't leave till August? Im sure he did great on his talk. I am so excited that Riley is going on a mission that is way awesome!!! He will be a really good missionary with his personality and everything. Let me know when all those guys get their calls.

Keep me updated on Canada and have lots of fun. Some pictures would be great. Thanks for all your prayers and support and updates on whats going on.

Love, Elder Newbold (Hunter)