Franco, Matthew

Dear family and friends,     This letter is going to to be short because not a lot of things happened this week.     We did a lot of service at events and community is really grateful for our service.  Next me and elder Knapstad found a new person this week, her name is Denise and she is awesome! We will be teaching her soon.     Overall that was the whole week haha, we have a busey week this week so I promise the next letter will be bigger haha.     Sincerely, Elder Franco

Dear friends and family,     Its the end of a winter spring and the beginning of a nice warm summer!     Yesterday and Saturday, Sonja was baptized and confirmed and she was so happy and gave a wonderful testimony of her spiritual journey.     This past week was transfers and the district size has increased. The district consist of me and elder Knapstad, elder Giles and elder Dunn,  elder Anderson, elder benson, and elder Richardson, sister snow, sister Thompson, and sister Berges.     The work is progressing here in castle rock and we are having a good time.      Sincerely, Elder Franco

Dear friends and family,     Quick Happy birthday to my best friend Christian! Happy birthday bud!     This week has been awesome with amazing events happening. We were able to find three people this week and I can't wait to teach them this week. The baptism for Sonja is still happening this Saturday and me and Knapstad are staying for this transfer.     Yesterday I was able to give a talk in sacrament and ward was able to see my face. But the best part now, is that I can go and eat in members homes.     This is especially important not because of the food but I can finally show members my full face haha. And we can do a little bit of street contacting now too!     This week has been a week of miracles and I can't wait to see what's next     Sincerely, Elder Franco

Dear friends and family,     Happy mothers day to my mom and every women who has impacted my life! This week has been good. Sonja is on track for her baptism on May 22nd. We had a lot of fun on Saturday because it was Elder Bensons' birthday!     I also got a flat tire on my bike so we are currently fixing that haha. But overall this transfer has been amazing and I look forward to the next one. Elder knapstad is an awesome companion and he has got me acquainted with castle rock.     Back to mothers day, I'm not going to lie, I miss my morning hugs with you mom, but I know Nik and Emily gave you one in my place. Same goes for Mimi, Karen and My grandmas. You guys have been amazing and I wouldn't be here without you. Have a wonderful summer!     Sincerely, Elder Franco

Dear friends and family,     This week has been awesome! We found a new person and she is excited to learn more about the gospel!      Other exciting news, we were able to hit our zone goals this week and today we are playing 5v5 basketball and the STLs (sister training leaders) have to do the Buffalo wild wings blazing challenge, which is eating ten wings with blazing sauce under 5 minutes!     This month has started on a strong and exciting note! My companion is amazing and can't wait to do more!      Sincerely, Elder Franco