"Elder Carter, you've got changes" "What??"

Dear family and friends,

Well, it's true. Elder Wardle and I had changes. That was pretty rough because we were just kind of planning for him to die with me. It really caught us by surprise. When we showed up to changes meeting, we went into the room where they hold the changes meetings. Like normal, everyone was talking and reminiscing and all the new Elders were in front just kind of quiet and nervous.

The changes meeting started and the Elders and Hermanas that were going home gave their final testimonies. One of my good buds from the mission, Elder Abbott got to give his final testimony as well. He's a stud. 

Anyways. The changes started and also like normal, the trainers are put on first. As they were going through the names and areas, I saw my area pop up and then my name. So I stood up with a giant smile on my face. Then, the next name that popped up came from Cedar Hills, Utah. Elder Fredrickson. I ran up to the front row and gave him a huge hug and then took my seat. I am so stoked to finally be able to train!! Elder Fredrickson is awesome too. He's just so ready to work and has such a spirit about him. He actually has some pretty good spanish as well, for coming brand new like he did. We've been able to teach a few investigators, but like normal, most of our work falls under retention.

We were able to go to La Villa de San Fransisco again to watch conference. That was great. We were able to watch it in English and that's always a plus. Does anyone know why they stopped having the general authorities talk in their native tongue? I was stoked to hear a few in spanish this time...But that's alright. It was such a great conference and like everyone, I know for a fact that the three new apostles were called of God. I love you all and I'm stoked for next week's letter!!

Love, Elder Carter