Week 77: "We rock on"

That's what a local member says to us every time we see her haha

Howdy everyone! It's been a great week. To those of you getting these emails for the first time, I'm sorry it didn't happen sooner. I realised that my contacts hadn't been updated. So, many apologies there, but here we are.

Woodley is fantastic. We have been meeting different people and I cannot tell you how great it is to be back in a city. It's amazing. I love the countryside, but there is just part of me that's a city boy. Honestly, I'm both. And if I'm really truly honest, who I am and where I like to be changes a lot. But hey that's the fun of life. 

Elder Allkja and I have been really privileged to teach a lot of cool people this week. Today we went to Oxford (my old area) and the memories were almost overwhelming. But it was brilliant to be back. 

I feel time is moving so quickly but I love where I am and what I'm doing. This email isn't as substantive, but I haven't had too many profound thoughts this week, so for now you'll have to make do with this :-) 

British Food of the Week: paella - now I know this isn't British, but this new family made us paella for Elder Allkja's birthday and it was heavenly #spanishmissionaryatheart

British Word of the Week: skint - low on cash 

Companion Comic: Elder Allkja turned 21 on Saturday and for his birthday I got him a unicorn whale that changes mood when you flip it inside out. It makes sense. Trust me. It's the simple things. 

Scripture of the Week: Ether 4:12-15

Thanks again for your love and support. Sorry this email is the greatest. Next week might be better. Who knows anymore haha. Love you all,

Elder Finnegan McKinley
England London Mission


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