A Crazy Week!! Sept. 10, 2010

My District
It was crazy last Sunday!!

My companion and I went to instant care because he was feeling ill. We went with about 15 other elders and we were there for a good 5 hours!! The Nurse comes out after his appointment and tells everyone in the waiting room to put on "doctor masks" she then proceeded to tell us or rather franticly say, "there has been a flu out break in the MTC!!" it was interesting to say the least.

When Elder Allen came out of the appointment he was sick as ever. After all the missionaries had been seen-- we get back in the travel van and the drivers give us a look like what in the world is going on --we gave them masks.

At this point, no one has really said anything. The elders who went in to see the doctor had prescriptions. We then go back to the MTC and wait in the lobby for an hour and then get taken to Walgreens. When we get back, the MTC Doctor says, "ok, so who's the elder going into quarantine?" We all just looked at one another and started laughing because we thought he was joking. HE definitely was not... the MTC police arrived shortly after we figured out Elder Allen will be going into quarantine for at least 5 days or 48 hours after his fever breaks. So far he has been in there 5 days and there is no sign of him returning soon.

Three days ago, I had the opportunity to give a blessing with our district leader. It was awesome to be an instrument in the Lords' hands. When we finished up the MTC police escorted us out immediately. The day after that --so 2 days ago a nurse busts into our classroom with what is called Tamaflu, a prevention drug for swine flu. Everyone in our district is taking it--it has been a bonding experience. It's been sad though because Elder Allen is a huge part of the spirit in our district and has amazing music skills.

Speaking of music, I heard that Sister Bateman did a great job in her solo I wasn't able to see it because I was at the doctor's office with Elder Allen. Yesterday, Elder Tudor and Elder Noyce (the two elders I'm with now till elder Allen comes back) snuck into the floor where they were holding him. We delivered him his mail and then were escorted out of the building by police it was insane and definitely a ton of fun! I felt like a CIA operative trying to figure out how to see him for 3 minutes. It raised his spirits for sure!

I love you and miss you and know without a doubt that this is the only true Church of Jesus Christ with the proper power and authority to act in His name.
Best Wishes,
Elder Garlock