Winter is really setting in here in NYC. Both yesterday and today are below freezing, and the rest of the week looks the same. We got a good amount of snow yesterday as well, and for the first time all winter, it stuck! Many parts of the city were white and frosty, though the city does a good job of keeping the roads clear. Got to shovel it for the first time off the walk in front of the chapel.
Transfer meeting is today, and we have probably the most boring change of everyone -- the four of us are flip-flopping companions! That means I will be with Elder Aston, and Elders Fotheringham and Holloway will be together. The fun part is that we aren't even switching beds or study desks, as we all sleep in the same room and study in the same room. That, and after our rearrangements last week, we have a legit living room now, which is super nice and open!
So, for this transfer the only things that really change are my full-time companion and the people I am working with, as I am technically going into his area. But, I will still go to the branch and do a lot of the same things with the other two as usual. Yeah for ASL transfers!
Transfer meeting is today, and we have probably the most boring change of everyone -- the four of us are flip-flopping companions! That means I will be with Elder Aston, and Elders Fotheringham and Holloway will be together. The fun part is that we aren't even switching beds or study desks, as we all sleep in the same room and study in the same room. That, and after our rearrangements last week, we have a legit living room now, which is super nice and open!
So, for this transfer the only things that really change are my full-time companion and the people I am working with, as I am technically going into his area. But, I will still go to the branch and do a lot of the same things with the other two as usual. Yeah for ASL transfers!
I am writing this on the subway on my way back up to the Inwood chapel to help some sisters with their luggage, which we did this morning as well. We don't get many service opportunities, so we take every one we can get. Also, I will hit six months on Friday, making my mission a quarter of the way over. Only 18 months to go.
Otherwise, the work continues. The apartment has been more tired and sick than usual lately, but I am staying well. We have our struggles, and we are finding ways to overcome them. I appreciate your continuing support, and love you all.
Elder Ryan Turner
New York New York North Mission
American Sign Language
Otherwise, the work continues. The apartment has been more tired and sick than usual lately, but I am staying well. We have our struggles, and we are finding ways to overcome them. I appreciate your continuing support, and love you all.
Elder Ryan Turner
New York New York North Mission
American Sign Language
Pictures from December!
Apparently even missionaries take bathroom selfies!
Wonder what Ryan asked the famous Macy's Santa for? More investigators? Did he share a pass-long card?
The New York City missionaries were very involved in the church's "He is the Gift" campaign during the Christmas season. There were giant billboards in Times Square and the missionaries and members were encouraged to hashtag #ShareTheGift and post photos of themselves with how they would share Christ's gift to the world.
They also caroled outside the New York Public Library. Love the wreath on the lion!
One of the many Christmas markets around the city, this one in Columbus Circle near the temple
Some of what Ryan received for Christmas. I am grateful so many people remembered him.
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